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04-19-2008, 05:39 PM
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| Tunicate  | overwhelmed! We have just started a 34 gallon red sea max. It really did seem like a good idea at the time. It has been going for 2 weeks. We added cured live rock at the end of week one and then added the cleaning crew (hermits, snails and 3 shrimp) a few days later. This was recommended by the LFS. We have been changing the water and measuring the levels as per the manual that came with the tank. I checked the levels yesterday and the only thing out of whack was the alkalinity (7.25). How do I correct this? Deb |
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04-19-2008, 06:42 PM
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| Brunt of all Jokes~  | Re: overwhelmed! Hi Deb and Welcome to RS! Sorry but youll get this alot at first so here goes,to give you an answer we must have all the readings you took, what salt mix, any other additives etc, alkalinity is a slightly complicated thing as its affected by other factors, congratulations on your tank, pics would be great! Steve
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04-19-2008, 06:49 PM
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| Tiger Shark  | Re: overwhelmed! Welcome Aboard
__________________  A Wiseman once said build a stage add a pole & they will dance - Jack 2007 www.aquaticaggression.com Projects & Chronicels http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...car-buffs.html http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...nts-tanks.html |
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04-20-2008, 04:20 PM
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| Sunshine Reefer   | Re: overwhelmed! Welcome to RS. Perhaps Randy's water parameters guidelines willl help you understand, Reef Aquarium Water Parameters by Randy Holmes-Farley - Reefkeeping.com
__________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back. In Loving Memory Of Z 01/22/07 - 08/19/08  |
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04-20-2008, 06:28 PM
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| Manta Ray  | Re: overwhelmed! Welcome to RS!! There is a lot of good reading in the beginners forum. Go through the stickies and you will learn a lot. Also, Bob Fenners book "The Conscientious Marine Aquarist" will benefit you a lot!
__________________ ___________________________________ Greg  All time fav quote: "Now and then it's good to pause in our pursuit of happiness and just be happy."-Guillaume Apollinaire "Being happy can be as easy as deciding to be!"-Greg Kimsey (framerguy) Still Workin' on it! 375gDT built in wall, Gargantuan DIY Beckett Skimmer, 100g sump, Sequence Hammerhead closed loop, 75 gallon seagrass/mineral mud refugium, 55 gallon crushed coral/live rock refugium, 30 gallon DSB/ cheatomorpha refugium, algae turf scrubber, DIY calcium reactor, DIY kalkwasser mixer, DIY light system w/4x 250MH & 4x54w T5, etc, etc, etc... chronicles-akwareum |
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