Recent content by Simon1

Be prepaired to sell a kidney...

I would try to figure out where the phosphates are comming from...I think that phosphate reduction is just a perk about kalk, most just use it for the cal/alk benifits.

I just cut mine back with a razor blade, then try to scrape what little you can off the rock. I cant find a LFS to trade Xenia for anything ( not even RO)

I've heard it does help with phosphate reduction.

I'll second that.

I would like to see pictures of eveyone's tanks. Mine is still looking pretty bad after my move, and I need some inspiration!!!

30 to 35 gpd will be plenty.

IMO, five gallons every week or two is not enough for a tank that size when you have an algae bloom. Have you checked your phosphates ? How old is the tank ? Everyone is also going to want to know your nitrate level as well. You may also want to get a TDS meter to check the RO that you are...

I haven't found a way to punish it yet. Don't try to munch the carpet...it stings.

I got to go Halibut hunting in Alaska last year...I say hunting because when you get the halibut to the side of the boat, you Shoot IT ! 8O

The tangs will get too big for your tank, they need alot of room to swim. As for the trigger, I'm not sure, but I don't think he will get along with the clowns. Hope this helps.

As for your skimmer, it requires a couple days to break in...at least mine does. After that time, it will produce a muck darker frothier goo.

I think about my sixth grade teacher to make my bulb's nipple point up... 8)

It mainly grows in the sand bed, anywhere that cirrculation isn't excessive. I tried directing powerheads to these areas on the sand and it looked great for eight minutes ( thats how long it took to blow the sand away and expose glass bottom) :lol: . My PCs where replaced in December along...

Yea, sorry about the title, total brain fart...I do use RO water for mixing salt and top offs which I buy from LFS. The algae seems more brown than red. I also forgot to mention that I am running a skimmer and 3 powerheads(Excalibur- Advanced Aquaria) I dont have access to a TDS meter. Any...