Recent content by reefkeep1

Dan: I have a Sequence Hammerhead and have had bubble problems ever since set up as my return pump. I'm not yet blaming the pump until I investigate all potential causes. My two overflows return to a sump, and when the water falls into the sump I get a lot of microbubbles and some foam. I have...

I started adding about 12 ml/gallon distilled white vinegar to my kalkwassar mix (in a 5 gal. Kent dosing container). Of course I'm getting more sediment in the bottom of the container. Is it better to keep this stirred if possible, or do I not dose the "sediment" in the bottom. Typically w/out...

I don't have specific information, and am continuing to assess if I have a leak somewhere. I have about 1.5' from the sump to the pump intake. If the pump is not creating bubbles there are bubbles forming when the water enters the sump from the returns. I have two PVC return pipes connected to...

Anyone have a Sequence pump and have problems with microbubbles?

Coincidentally, SPS. Thanks

If you have a 200g reef tank or larger, I'm curious to know the type of pump you are using as your return pump. Also, in additon to the return, do you have another pump on a closed loop? RK1

So what is the maximum amount of calcium hydroxide you are using per gallon (in teaspoons)? Kent Marine says no more than 2 teaspoons/gallon. Even at that dose I am not getting any settling at the bottom of the container. RK

I aerated but had stopped temporarily. I've since added it to my tank even with the cloudiness. If it clears up I think that will prove the aeration theory. Thanks.

I'm trying to recall what it may be but I have what looks likes dark brown/black splotches on the live rock. It looks a little like pepper. I don't believe it comes off easily. Diatoms? Dinos? I've had snails dying off and thought perhaps dinos even though I probably had more than the tank could...

I'm using Seachem's reef salt. I make up saltwater several days in advance of any water changes, but was wondering how long you have stored saltwater? I store mine in a garbage can. I've noticed some cloudiness over time in the water. RK

Chubosco: I have had Fiji LR in the past that never turned green. My LR does not look healthy and perhaps there are diatoms/dinoflag, etc in the tank. When the tank was first set up the LR looked great, but I am now awaiting a new phase where the coralline begins to grow again. The green color...

Dadstank: I don't mind a healthy debate that is factual and objective, but I found cygnus' response somewhat devoid of both of these qualities (sorry cygnus!). I don' t see any problem with monitoring the water chemistry since in the beginning you need to see how your tank is doing. I can also...

Since you are interested in responding by imposing your own philosophy you should know I DO want a textbook tank. I want one b/c after providing such an investment in time, money and livestock, and after 3 tanks before this, I want to ensure the long term success of its inhabitants. If you...

A short time ago I posted pics of my reef tank and my 200 lbs of green live rock. Some thought it was green coralline but I'm not sure that is the case. My Ca+2 has been low and I've been working on raising the Ca+2 levels. The tank is relatively new (~3 months), and even though I've been in the...

I've recently started dripping turbo calcium into my sump in order to try to raise my Ca+2 levels. This is based on an article I noted on this site. My alkalinity holds steady at around 4 meq/l, pH=8.2, temp = 78, but Ca+2 seems to fluctuate between 300 - 375 ppm. Last I checked my magnesium...