Again...you all are lifesavers! As far as Lenny the Blenny goes...he's never looked too skinny
So I'm just crossing my fingers with him. Both fish seem very happy and the tank looks great. Even though I'm starting to see my first bit of hair algae since the tanks been up and still have a visible brown diatom bloom on the surface of my sand.
Mempho Reefer, if anyone here knows what my tap water holds, it's you. And it's great that I can buy some at Bob's Tropicals for .2/gallon. Not even close to being able to splurge on a RO/DI or a skimmer or lights for that matter. Any other alternatives to lower phosphates?
Lynn, I've read nothing but negative things about the AP test kits. In fact, my ammonia and ph color strips are SOOO close that I'm basically guessing every time, and that can't be good! I don't have bioballs, only a power filter and have been cleaning the sponge every 2-3 days. Looks like I'll be going back to the LFS to spend some more moolah. They LOVE me already and I'm not even a high roller yet!:bugout:
Full tank shot:
Lenny the Blennie
Lenny trying to intimidate a snail!
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