What the #$%^ is going on every time i do a water change. - Page 2

fishytime · #11 04-27-2010, 04:30 AM

whats your mg at?????

whatcaneyedo · #12 04-27-2010, 04:31 AM

Unless you see a good deal on something used just wait until you actually need it. This is a good article to read now before you jump the gun and do something that you dont have to.

How to Select a Calcium and Alkalinity Supplementation Scheme
http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issues/feb2003/chem.htm

zum14 · #13 04-27-2010, 04:35 AM

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Originally Posted by fishytime

whats your mg at?????

GAH!! Someone caught me! Its the next test kit on my list to buy, none in town so i have to order.

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Originally Posted by whatcaneyedo

Unless you see a good deal on something used just wait until you actually need it. This is a good article to read now before you jump the gun and do something that you dont have to.

How to Select a Calcium and Alkalinity Supplementation Scheme
http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issues/feb2003/chem.htm

Thanks again, I will do some reading tonight.

Bloodasp · #14 04-27-2010, 05:56 AM

Your acro still seems like it has pretty good polyp extension, though I think you should watch it as I do think it's stressed. They release their zooxanthallae and look bleached like that, they may or may not regain it provided the source of what's stressing it is removed.

zum14 · #15 04-27-2010, 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Bloodasp

Your acro still seems like it has pretty good polyp extension, though I think you should watch it as I do think it's stressed. They release their zooxanthallae and look bleached like that, they may or may not regain it provided the source of what's stressing it is removed.

Thanks ill keep an eye on it. The acro seems to actually slowly getting its color back.

fishytime · #16 04-27-2010, 03:58 PM

just guessing.....but I'll bet your mg is low.......its very important to have the big three in balance and near "ideal" levels.....
whats your lighting btw?

zum14 · #17 04-27-2010, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by fishytime

just guessing.....but I'll bet your mg is low.......its very important to have the big three in balance and near "ideal" levels.....
whats your lighting btw?

Thanks. Its probably better someone called me out on that, im getting a test kit this weekend.

Zoaelite · #18 04-27-2010, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by zum14

Ok. Thanks again! man i must be getting annoying by now. haha. Sorry. So last question for tonight promise.haha. So should I not worry about a calcium reactor or kalk doser untill i notice a requirement for it? Or should I be looking now for one for when i want to get a clam in the future.

Don't apologize for asking questions, were all here to learn and help each other

. I agree with Doug, gotta get that Mg test kit to see where your levels are sitting.

zum14 · #19 04-28-2010, 02:43 AM

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Originally Posted by zoaElite

Don't apologize for asking questions, were all here to learn and help each other

. I agree with Doug, gotta get that Mg test kit to see where your levels are sitting.

Haha sorry, oh crap sorry, bah! Oh well. I just felt a little nuts in the end so had to apologize. I do it too often. Thanks for the help. Ive got a kit coming, it will be here thursday.

zum14 · #20 04-28-2010, 02:55 AM

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Originally Posted by fishytime

just guessing.....but I'll bet your mg is low.......its very important to have the big three in balance and near "ideal" levels.....
whats your lighting btw?

sorry i missed that last question. Im running 2-36" T5HO Dual Hagen Glo. One Power Glow and One Marine Glow in each. (i know, theres better out there and will be getting them next)