chemistry help

I'm in need of some advice on improving my water chemistry based on a recent ICP test. My tank is 3.5 years old and is app/ 200 gallons total volume. It's stocked with mostly soft corals & BTAs but also has a candy cane coral. For the first 2 years or so all of my corals were doing well and...

Hey reefers, I have a 20g long that’s been running since 2021, and I’m thinking about re-aquascaping it. My main reasons are improving flow, reducing dead spots, and giving my clown more places to hide. Right now, I’m running a two-island setup, but I want to switch to a more centered rock...

Hey everyone, When I first started this tank about nine months ago, I made what I now know was a rookie mistake — I went with ultra-fine sand for my substrate. At the time, I didn’t realize how much trouble that choice would cause down the road. Now I’m dealing with a few ongoing issues that...

I posted this on a previous discussion, but haven't heard back yet. I'm sharing this here because 1) I think you all will get a kick out of this one and 2) I need an answer... SO ....for the last 8+ years I have used a 950Magdrive with a 6 foot hose attached via a BRASS fitting. I use this...

Looking for some guidance here. I’m looking at adding or switching to kalkwasser and I’m wanting some validation from more experienced members. Here’s my parameter measures: Calcium: 545 ppm Alkalinity: 10.3 dkh Ph: 7.9 pH Salinity: 35.1 Current dosing: Vinegar: 66 ml per day All for reef: 15...

Hey guys I am having a little problem with high KH. I always had a bit of a problem with it but it wasnt too bad before. I was just testing my water and my KH in the tank sits at 12.3 I also tested my RO/DI water, cant say the exact measurement because its so low, but it is below 2.5 dKH...

Hi reefers, Just got result for my first ICP test, wondering if anyone can help read the result. I have a mix reef with sps and LPS, and I was using instant ocean reef crystal for almost a year, and recently switched to regular IC salt. Roughly 10% WC weekly, doses BRS two parts with Magnesium...

Hello. I new to the hobby and my tank is about 7 months old. I’ve been having dino algae for about a month or so with zero nitrates and phosphates. I dropped my lighting to just 30% blue and no whites. I’ve researched on here to dose up phosphates first to around .10. Then nitrates. Problem is...

Hello Reefers! I am newer to the aquarium hobby of about a year now and I need some help interpreting where to go with my most recent ReefLabs ICP test results. The tank: I have the RedSea Reefer S-1000 mixed reef aquarium and - Water changes are weekly 30 gallons with tropic marin pro reef...

Hey guys this is my icp results. Anything to concerning? Do you have any experience with any element on my ipc that my cause issues at the value i have them?

So I've noticed over time my ph is increasing with dosing for alk (wasser). The past couple months I've seen it go from pH 8.15-8.25 on a given day to 8.3-8.4, alk at 8.0. I'd like to increase my alk but I'm worried about driving my ph too high. Anyone else see this? How to fix?

Alright R2R, Apologies for the wall of text in advance...... I've been lurking and watching similar threads for a long time, and have been in this hobby for 20+ years. I did take break for around the last 8ish years, but have never racked my brain or had so many issues keeping more finicky...

I have a 75gallon tank set up for about 2 years. sump has live rock, and so does the tank. Nyos120 skimmer tht only skims less than 1/2 the cup like every 10 days before I clean cup. growing Cheato. Using filter floss I clean every week or so. Refugium light is on for 8hrs and use Rodi water...

Ok fellas. I’ve decided to start a 15 gallon reef. I want it to be a mixed reef with sps down the line. I’m a complete beginner but I have been researching Here’s what I’ve decided on, feel free to recommend different corals/equipment and please point me out where I’m wrong :) Equipment Aqua...