Ready For Corals? Parameter/Dosing Questions!
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Nitrate: 10ppm
Phosphate: <0.1
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Would never hate on these emeralds, they did God’s work on my algae haha. I can’t sustain them as my algae has since depleted so I think they are better off in a new homeDont hate crab for being hungry
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Depending on the type of goby, of course.
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A few comments:
The alkalinity in the ocean at normal 35 ppt salinity is a bit below 7 dKH. Folks usually keep it a bit higher to make it easier for corals to grow. I recommend 7-11 dKH.
If you want to maintain alkalinity and calcium by water change, you need to pick a salt mix that is higher than your in tank target levels, otherwise it cannot work out. Also, it only works when demand is on the very low end.
Here's what happens to alk when the demand is fixed at 0.56 dKh (0.2 meq/L) per day and the new salt water has 11 dKH (4 meq/L) of alk. It is easy to see that even 10% changed daily does not keep alk up.
The alkalinity in the ocean at normal 35 ppt salinity is a bit below 7 dKH. Folks usually keep it a bit higher to make it easier for corals to grow. I recommend 7-11 dKH.
If you want to maintain alkalinity and calcium by water change, you need to pick a salt mix that is higher than your in tank target levels, otherwise it cannot work out. Also, it only works when demand is on the very low end.
Here's what happens to alk when the demand is fixed at 0.56 dKh (0.2 meq/L) per day and the new salt water has 11 dKH (4 meq/L) of alk. It is easy to see that even 10% changed daily does not keep alk up.
I do have to say that I love my pulsing Xenia. It does grow quicker than most other things but it is great fun to watch.
I learned my lesson with crabs. They definately do not belong in my reef tanks. I have them in their own smaller tank because they seem to want to eat anything I have except the things I wish they would eat. I now opt for pepperment shrimp in my tanks because they are busy all the time cleaning and keep out a few things I don't want.Dont hate crab for being hungry
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There is a par map for your light on Red Seas website.
It’s an LED50, right?
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It’s an LED50, right?
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That is correct - TYSM for this lol, lifesaverThere is a par map for your light on Red Seas website.
It’s an LED50, right?
ReefLED 50 | Smart. Safe. Efficient.
The optimal, reef-safe, REEF-SPEC choice for smaller tanks.
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