Recent content by Mbolt

I use Instant ocean, the web site says " Instant Ocean® should provide a solution that has 400 mg/L calcium ion and 1320 mg/L magnesium ion" but I can't seem to find the alkalinity info. Historicly I have used a PH buffer as it was recommended a while back. I guess I need to do maybe a little...

I've visited several times others posts.. but hadn't really updated this one. on the Corals, hoping you might be able to tell me.. I posted some photos.. Also, I tested again with the new kit.. still reading 14, so I think I'm good.. is that too high?

Wow! Very cool. I hope to get close some day!

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OK, So it's been a while.. but over time I've lowered the nitrates, Added some 3W LED's, re-plumbed a bit, added some fish(over time) and have over the last 3 weeks become a proud coral owner. (2 separate pieces, one 3 weeks ago, and 1 today). the LFS sold me some supplements (I likely bought...

Thanks!

So I'm a bit confused, as I've read in other forums that 150 is too small for multiple tangs? I'd like to get a blue and additional yellow. (currently 1 yellow) but was worried about this same behavior? thoughts?

looks great!

as for why the 60" I figured I wanted to spread the light the whole width of the tank, thinking layout below, the front because the cover is split in the front |_____________________________________|80w |_____________________________________|80w |_____________________________________|80w...

I have 3 of the fish in there for over a year including a diamond goby and my water quality is good, just need enough light now.

150g, right now fish only, some sponges, and live rock, but have wanted to get to reef for some time now.

So assuming I get the 660, and allow it to support 3 60" 80w T5 bulbs with individual reflectors assuming 30% increase should give me about 330w right?

right, so I was looking at the retrofit either Buy 60" T5 Tek Aquarium Lighting Retrofit Kit! or I was thinking of piecing one together, but wanted to be sure I wasn't missing something, as several members seem keen on the icecap.

ok, so if I get2 60" 80w assuming those are HO