Jen_McG Posted February 17, 2016 Author Share Posted February 17, 2016 Tested Saturday, Hannah checker said 0.8 for phosphates and the Api said between 20 and 40 for nitrates. I hate that test!!!! Can't really tell what it's really at. I have the Red Sea nitrate pro test kit but haven't used it yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 Have you double-checked your Hanna Phosphate results? 0.8 ppm of phosphate is a pretty high number. Just for reference, my phosphate generally runs at 0.03 ppm of phosphate, though I do run a SPS dominant tank and keep my phosphate a lot lower than most. Maybe you meant to put 0.08 ppm? For nitrates, I'm curious what your Red Sea result for nitrate is. Keep in mind that for biopellets, they are really biased to remove nitrates and just a small amount of phosphates. That's why most will still need to employ another strategy to remove phosphates as well, such as GFO or aluminum oxide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen_McG Posted February 17, 2016 Author Share Posted February 17, 2016 Maybe this will help with more nutrient export bubble magus 9 rated for 400 gallons 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 Stunner! That'll take care of all of that fish poo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen_McG Posted February 17, 2016 Author Share Posted February 17, 2016 Stunner! That'll take care of all of that fish poo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen_McG Posted February 17, 2016 Author Share Posted February 17, 2016 Stunner! That'll take care of all of that fish poo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen_McG Posted February 17, 2016 Author Share Posted February 17, 2016 Lol I hope so! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen_McG Posted February 21, 2016 Author Share Posted February 21, 2016 Ok so this naso tang is totally stumping me. I've yet to see him eat. I've tried mysis, brine, emerald entree, flake, pellet, and seaweed. Still nothing. He rather pick off the powerheads and rocks. Even tried reef frenzy for picky eaters and still nothing. Any ideas or suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen_McG Posted February 21, 2016 Author Share Posted February 21, 2016 Oh and I've soaked everything in garlic as well.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 I'd skip the garlic, use a rubberband and attach red or brown algae to a piece of live rock and drop it in the tank. I'm pretty sure it'll start eating it. I had to do the same for mine too. Something about nasos... They just love grazing and it takes them awhile to eat food out of the water column. They also go nuts for brown or red algaes, more brown if you can find it. Mine absolutely loved dictyota. I think I still have some small branches in the tank if you want to steal some and try it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen_McG Posted February 21, 2016 Author Share Posted February 21, 2016 I'd skip the garlic, use a rubberband and attach red or brown algae to a piece of live rock and drop it in the tank. I'm pretty sure it'll start eating it. I had to do the same for mine too. Something about nasos... They just love grazing and it takes them awhile to eat food out of the water column. They also go nuts for brown or red algaes, more brown if you can find it. Mine absolutely loved dictyota. I think I still have some small branches in the tank if you want to steal some and try it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen_McG Posted February 21, 2016 Author Share Posted February 21, 2016 I remember you mentioning the red and brown algae and should have just ordered some right away....do you know anyone locally that carries it? Or should j just order online? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 Sometimes you can find it a Petco or Petsmart. I don't think any of the local fish stores carry it though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wardlaw Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Central Market has some in the Asian foods section and it is all natural. I have used it before. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G928A using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen_McG Posted February 22, 2016 Author Share Posted February 22, 2016 Thanks guys, appreciate the advice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen_McG Posted March 8, 2016 Author Share Posted March 8, 2016 Just when you think everything is going great, you get busy with life and forget about the tank. Wonder why my coral was looking a little sad, tested the water, and my phosphates were at 0.00 ?. Started messing with the tank trying to get everything good again, then the skimmer overflows in the sump. It was 3/4 full, thick green nasty nasty stuff ? Tanks all cloudy and smells like...well you know. Total bummer...... Just setup my 92 gallon corner tank and thought to myself, your just begging for trouble. You should have just broke down the 80 gallon cube and went about your business!!!! Lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Isaac Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 how does the water defy gravity in your house? (if you are using windows, rightclick, hit preview, rotate, then hit next and keep going.... this is the easiest way to rotate em) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 Looking good Jen! What lights are you using again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen_McG Posted March 28, 2016 Author Share Posted March 28, 2016 how does the water defy gravity in your house? (if you are using windows, rightclick, hit preview, rotate, then hit next and keep going.... this is the easiest way to rotate em) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen_McG Posted March 28, 2016 Author Share Posted March 28, 2016 Sorry I'm a rookie at this, I use my phone and haven't figured out how to fix it. Bare with me.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen_McG Posted March 28, 2016 Author Share Posted March 28, 2016 Looking good Jen! What lights are you using again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen_McG Posted March 28, 2016 Author Share Posted March 28, 2016 Nothing fancy, just an aquatic life with 8 ati bulbs and moonlights!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 T5 is where it's at! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen_McG Posted March 28, 2016 Author Share Posted March 28, 2016 T5 is where it's at! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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