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Are you using lye?
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No. I stopped that trash. lol. I never liked lye because it’s such a hassle since it can’t be made to a stronger concentration and evaporation limits how much you can possibly add.
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I can give a run down on the method. It was actually invented by my biggest inspiration: @Randy Holmes-Farley
I love this man so much.
I love this man so much.
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So here’s the method:
For alkalinity I use sodium hydroxide (use caution when handling). When mixed to the correct concentration, it will have equal effects of alkalinity added as BRS Sodium Bicarbonate & Sodium Carbonate HOWEVER, it will have the same ph effect as kalkwasser (per unit of alk dosed).
So basically it’s a super concentrated kalkwasser but without the calcium added in, and without needing to dose a lot of diluted solution which won’t be able to support an SPS tank long term. I use Calcium Chloride for the second part.
Then optional: I use Balling Part C to keep minor elements in ratio of natural sea water.
I use BRS 1.1mL/min with Polyethylene tubing which works for each of the solutions.
For me, it’s a perfect solution. And nothing is perfect. I do need to maintain 3 parts, but I do find it easy and comfortable to do.
For alkalinity I use sodium hydroxide (use caution when handling). When mixed to the correct concentration, it will have equal effects of alkalinity added as BRS Sodium Bicarbonate & Sodium Carbonate HOWEVER, it will have the same ph effect as kalkwasser (per unit of alk dosed).
So basically it’s a super concentrated kalkwasser but without the calcium added in, and without needing to dose a lot of diluted solution which won’t be able to support an SPS tank long term. I use Calcium Chloride for the second part.
Then optional: I use Balling Part C to keep minor elements in ratio of natural sea water.
I use BRS 1.1mL/min with Polyethylene tubing which works for each of the solutions.
For me, it’s a perfect solution. And nothing is perfect. I do need to maintain 3 parts, but I do find it easy and comfortable to do.
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Good morning guys!
Yesterday I bought 15lbs of KP rocks for my display tank to add biodiversity. They look absolutely scrumptious.
I put a glass cup as a trap with some food inside to catch the gorilla crabs, but I accidentally caught a bristle worm. I’m going to add it to the tank.
Yesterday I bought 15lbs of KP rocks for my display tank to add biodiversity. They look absolutely scrumptious.
I put a glass cup as a trap with some food inside to catch the gorilla crabs, but I accidentally caught a bristle worm. I’m going to add it to the tank.
i cant think
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Those rocks really look like they’ll sprout some unusual life!Good morning guys!
Yesterday I bought 15lbs of KP rocks for my display tank to add biodiversity. They look absolutely scrumptious.
I put a glass cup as a trap with some food inside to catch the gorilla crabs, but I accidentally caught a bristle worm. I’m going to add it to the tank.
If only I could find LR that isn’t old…
that rock is puuuuuuuurtyGood morning guys!
Yesterday I bought 15lbs of KP rocks for my display tank to add biodiversity. They look absolutely scrumptious.
I put a glass cup as a trap with some food inside to catch the gorilla crabs, but I accidentally caught a bristle worm. I’m going to add it to the tank.
That bristle worm though
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I specifically posted it for you.That bristle worm though
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Tank update. It’s so dirty looking.
I am not allowed to remove the dang paper. I added the beautiful KP rocks yesterday and I did a water change today.
I cleaned my skimmer and filter socks. I so badly want to scrape the glass and soak my powerheads in bleach. I miss working on my tank. I miss seeing the bottom half.
This Friday the cabinetry should be 100% completed. The carpenter is painting the frame and the doors in his house. I. Can’t. Wait.
I am not allowed to remove the dang paper. I added the beautiful KP rocks yesterday and I did a water change today.
I cleaned my skimmer and filter socks. I so badly want to scrape the glass and soak my powerheads in bleach. I miss working on my tank. I miss seeing the bottom half.
This Friday the cabinetry should be 100% completed. The carpenter is painting the frame and the doors in his house. I. Can’t. Wait.
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Small update: the frame and top cabinetry should be fully finished tomorrow (as well as removing the danged curtains. The bottom doors will be done the day after.
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You’re right. They like hiding behind it.
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I saved this little mandarin from the LFS today. He’s so malnourished that I wasn’t even sure he would survive in my care because he’s EXTREMELY skinny. I put him in a tiny vase with a female mandarin that I purchased (they were in different tanks). I am feeding them a lot of tigger pods. At first only the female was eating, but now I see the male eating too.
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He looks beautiful, hopefully they both thrive and I’m sure they will in your care!I saved this little mandarin from the LFS today. He’s so malnourished that I wasn’t even sure he would survive in my care because he’s EXTREMELY skinny. I put him in a tiny vase with a female mandarin that I purchased (they were in different tanks). I am feeding them a lot of tigger pods. At first only the female was eating, but now I see the male eating too.
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