derek's 90g build, red deer

#1 02-26-2010, 12:55 AM

Thanks for the replies, anyone else

The Grizz · #2 02-26-2010, 12:57 AM

If it is anything like the Devlis Hand leather it might be molting. Both my DH and TS seem to do it.

#3 02-26-2010, 01:04 AM

Ya actually my devils hand does it also good point thanks grizz. any ideas on how to keep my perimeters up. how would one dose when adding 5 gallons of top off every few days. i suck when it comes to figuring out how much of all the additives to add.

The Grizz · #4 02-26-2010, 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Trocar61

Ya actually my devils hand does it also good point thanks grizz. any ideas on how to keep my perimeters up. how would one dose when adding 5 gallons of top off every few days. i suck when it comes to figuring out how much of all the additives to add.

All I do and it seem to work well is mix your water/salt to match tank salinity. Then test the water for Mg, Ca & DKH, add your additive to bump to required levels. I have found once I had my Mg up to 1400 ppm that the Ca & Alk balanced out and stayed.

Start with a small amount of additive and record how much it bumps then you have an idea of how much you need to bump it to where you want it. Does that make sence to you?

#5 02-26-2010, 01:17 AM

Ya kinda, So I would add the additives only when I do a water change, or when I add my 5 gallon top off every other day...Sorry I am stupid when it comes to this ****.

#6 02-26-2010, 01:18 AM

oh and what test kits do you guys use

The Grizz · #7 02-26-2010, 01:25 AM

No worries, I didn't know crap about additive's and such, but have leared a lot quickly.

Well it all depends on what your tank levels are, if they are low you should add with top ups for sure. But if they are ok then you should not have to add with every top up. I check my parameters weekly and adjust if need be.

For test kits I use API for everything except Mg I use Elos.