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Unread 10/13/2013, 08:15 PM   #151
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Awesome post! Thanks


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Unread 10/17/2013, 10:29 AM   #152
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formula for mixing rodi and salt

i am new to the hobby and i am trying to start making my on salt water. i purchased Instant Ocean Reef Crystal Sea Salt Marine Mix, 200-Gallon and i dont know how much salt to use per gallon. is there any one that can help me with how much salt to use oper gallon?


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Unread 10/18/2013, 11:42 AM   #153
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thanks this is helpful how many fish can i put in a 120 gallon tank


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Unread 11/02/2013, 12:44 AM   #154
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Great post. Alot of informative stuff in here.


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Unread 11/02/2013, 08:00 PM   #155
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Appreciate all the info. thanks!


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useful indeed. Thanks some of the things you mentioned here, I have no idea about..Now I know why my fishes are dying :-(


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Unread 12/06/2013, 07:34 AM   #157
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Unread 12/09/2013, 04:58 AM   #158
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This post was fantastic and gave me the basics I needed!


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Unread 12/13/2013, 10:15 PM   #159
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hi reef central, im new in salwater and going to start with a FOWLR if been reading lots on info about chemistry on reefs but not on FOWLR. so my question is how do i keep my parameters alk ph cal on check i know that for a reef by dosing 2parts or a cal rx, but in a fowlr
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Unread 12/16/2013, 12:53 PM   #160
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Great info for a newbie like me


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Unread 12/16/2013, 12:59 PM   #161
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i am new to the hobby and i am trying to start making my on salt water. i purchased Instant Ocean Reef Crystal Sea Salt Marine Mix, 200-Gallon and i dont know how much salt to use per gallon. is there any one that can help me with how much salt to use oper gallon?
It's approximately 1/2 cup per gallon, once mixed test for correct salinity and adjust up or down (add salt or add RO/DI) Use a Refractometer for testing salinity!


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Unread 01/09/2014, 01:19 AM   #162
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With all the help of these forums. Anyone can now research enough to start their own reef. Great job guys


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Unread 01/10/2014, 09:43 AM   #163
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Great advice! Dirt simple first steps


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Unread 01/19/2014, 03:38 PM   #164
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This really helped me out. I am a beginner and now i have a much better understanding of this hobby.


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Unread 02/02/2014, 10:21 PM   #165
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Very Interesting. Thank You!


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Unread 02/07/2014, 04:27 AM   #166
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Unread 02/18/2014, 10:14 PM   #167
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Thanks for this, very nice presentation. I'm confused about the "correct" Alkalinity levels though. You seem to be calling for Alk between 8.3-9.3 dKH but I read elsewhere that Alk should be 11-17 on the dKH scale. I'm using Red Sea Coral Pro asw, which is supposed to mix to an Alk of 11-13 depending on concentration.

My current parameters are

Salinity 1.025
Alk 7.6
Mg 1260
Ca 405

In accordance with the "recipe" posted here, I'm starting to dose Mg to target a level of ~1300 and will then address Ca/Alk using either Kalkwasser via ATO or dosing supplements.

My 120g tank is currently FOWLR, corals mostly LPS some SPS arrive this weekend. Trying to get the parameters in good shape before adding corals. Any pointers appreciateed

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Unread 12/24/2020, 01:57 PM   #168
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I recommend, at least every couple of years, an aggressive program of semi-weekly 20% water changes, so you can sort of re-set the balance. It's my own notion, but I think it does a bit to replenish the things far down the list of reef-salt ingredients.
What are you referring to when you say semi-weekly?


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Unread 12/24/2020, 02:25 PM   #169
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Every 2 days, total of 60% of tank volume. Rest it a month or so, and repeat to what extent (up to 60% total) that you feel might be needful...i.e., a tank that has been subject to long neglect. This helps replace all the trace elements.


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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.

Current Tank Info: 105g AquaVim wedge, yellow tang, sailfin blenny,royal gramma, ocellaris clown pair, yellow watchman, 100 microceriths, 25 tiny hermits, a 4" conch, 1" nassarius, recovering from 2 year hiatus with daily water change of 10%.
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Unread 12/30/2020, 07:01 AM   #170
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Salt mixes are NOT all the same. Reef salt contains a high amount of what corals need AND what fish need. Marine salt for fish-onlies is lower in calcium and other minerals. That's why the price difference.
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I recommend, at least every couple of years, an aggressive program of semi-weekly 20% water changes, so you can sort of re-set the balance. It's my own notion, but I think it does a bit to replenish the things far down the list of reef-salt ingredients.
Interesting! And your point that if your minerals in your tank water start depleting your FISH too will suffer. Which is why that even though my tank is FISH ONLY I will start doing this. It's ALSO much better to use the better quality reef salts like H2 OCEAN or RED SEA REEF(WHICH I USE) even though you have a FOWLR, as opposed to the cheap ones, no???


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Unread 12/30/2020, 12:19 PM   #171
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Your fish won't deplete calcium as fast as a coral can (their hunger for it is mind-boggling.) Your best help are the following tests: alkalinity, calcium, magnesium---good coral readings are in my sig line---and if you track those weekly or biweekly, your water will be good. If I were doing a fish-only, I'd set up with a good reef salt, (a little pricier) to get a good baseline, then switch to a cheaper fish salt, and buy a little calcium supplement to use whenever you see the level lower than it started. Your fish will put less demand on the tank, but they sure don't mind living in water that supports corals: it's healthy for them and supports snails and crustaceans, even the tiny ones that may grow and reproduce in your tank. An ecosystem is just a healthier place to live.


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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.

Current Tank Info: 105g AquaVim wedge, yellow tang, sailfin blenny,royal gramma, ocellaris clown pair, yellow watchman, 100 microceriths, 25 tiny hermits, a 4" conch, 1" nassarius, recovering from 2 year hiatus with daily water change of 10%.
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