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Unread 02/19/2008, 10:47 AM   #1
Ben485
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acclimation ? help

is temp acclimation ok for florescent green mushroom and/or pipe organ coral?
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Unread 02/19/2008, 10:49 AM   #2
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you should drip aclimate them, matching the salinity is just as important as temp


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Unread 02/19/2008, 12:04 PM   #3
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Get a refractometer: match salinity [over time] to within .001 and also match alkalinity and ph is the best way.


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Salinity 1.024-6; alkalinity 8.3-9.3 on KH scale; calcium 420; magnesium 1300, temp 78-80, nitrate .2. Ammonia 0. No filters: lps tank. Alk and cal won't rise if mg is low.

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Unread 02/19/2008, 12:05 PM   #4
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I float the bag for an hour and poor my water in the bag every 15 min


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Unread 02/19/2008, 01:50 PM   #5
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