Beginner questions

[justinl]

here's an excellent read on clams. feeding and otherwise.
http://www.wetwebmedia.com/BookMatte...cnids-demo.pdf

Salifert semi-recently took a hit on their reputation when the owner just sort of dropped off the face of the planet after a bad batch of kits was released. calcium and alkalinity tests i believe. Prior to this incident, their kits were great and customer service was just as good, now Im not so sure. Elos kits have gained a good reputation as well.

Ive never used blackpowder, but fwiw, I never dose anything i dont test for. ever. to do so is to ask for trouble.

I hadn't realised any stores actually outright didnt like us canreefers. *shrug* I find that a little bit sad and disappointing if anything. At any rate, I agree with Levi. We aren't trying to sell you anything (excluding the classifieds... ) and the majority of us forum dwellers are good hearted people just trying to help out each other and allowing the hobby as a whole to progress further. I was in your shoes at one point (we all were) and honestly, my time spent on aquarium forums has furthered my knowledge (at least i like to think so) and saved me tons of headaches (and $). mind you, it also serves as a constant reminder of how little i actually know and have yet to discover.

[Zoaelite]

Originally Posted by justinl

here's an excellent read on clams. feeding and otherwise.
http://www.wetwebmedia.com/BookMatte...cnids-demo.pdf

Salifert semi-recently took a hit on their reputation when the owner just sort of dropped off the face of the planet after a bad batch of kits was released. calcium and alkalinity tests i believe. Prior to this incident, their kits were great and customer service was just as good, now Im not so sure. Elos kits have gained a good reputation as well.

Ive never used blackpowder, but fwiw, I never dose anything i dont test for. ever. to do so is to ask for trouble.

I hadn't realised any stores actually outright didnt like us canreefers. *shrug* I find that a little bit sad and disappointing if anything. At any rate, I agree with Levi. We aren't trying to sell you anything (excluding the classifieds... ) and the majority of us forum dwellers are good hearted people just trying to help out each other and allowing the hobby as a whole to progress further. I was in your shoes at one point (we all were) and honestly, my time spent on aquarium forums has furthered my knowledge (at least i like to think so) and saved me tons of headaches (and $). mind you, it also serves as a constant reminder of how little i actually know and have yet to discover.

Its what makes the hobby enjoyable ! You just never stop learning. As far as the blackpowder goes if its an additive yes continue to use. With water changes and time the trace elements in your tank slowly diminish (faster if you have a larger SPS/LPS bioload) so constantly dosing will only benifit you. (Of course read the intructions on your product as this is the best advice)
Levi