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Aquatic EcoSystems has been listing two of the modifed fish on the cover of its catalog for months now! http://www.aquaticeco.com

The Kalkawaser and vinegar mix was why I came to the conclusion that this maight have worked. I wasn't so clear as to the difference in Alk levels between argonite and kalk... Thanks Every One!

wouldn't the argonite media compensate for the lack of a base compensating for the acidity of the vinegar? This of course does not help with the organic residue left behind from vinegar...

I recently began the process of putting together a DIY calcium reactor. I am interested in anyone's opinions on replacing the currently accepted method of injecting co2 into the system to reduce the ph of the reaction chamber with a needle valve drip system that would dose small amounts of white...

The livestock seems fine as of right now... The polyps on the acros were out before the MH came on (moonlight) and the Clarkii's and my citron goby were scooting around as if nothing was going on... I did however not that the abundant population of feather dusters on my LR and SB seemed to...

Today my CA is right at 400 ppm. I am perplexed. I have been using a Salifert DKH test kit for quite a while and I always thought I was getting a good reading... As for anything else done to the tank, I have done nothing other than the usual 1/2 gallon RO makeup water and Rotifer/flake...

Big trouble guys ! I boosted my calcium up over the weekend using Kent Turbo calcium. Friday’s addition raised my CA up to 360, Saturdays up to 370 and Sundays up to 390... I kept an eye on my dkh while the additions were being made and here is what happened. Friday: 15 dkh Saturday...

Calcium Chloride was mentioned as a quick boost method for CA. Any recommendations on a product ? Also does a dramatic increas in CA level have negative impact on inhabitants? -Jeremy

My tank is a 110 all glass. I have an over the side pre-filter with a 15 gal home made refugium and 10 gallon sump. 120 lbs carribean LR, Caulerpa in the fuge, dual 250 watt 10K ushio's. I have been dripping the 2 part calcium in equal potions but is seems that the balance just ins't there...

You were right on the low CA part, my tank is running around 340. I actually stopped added the Alk portion just as you suggested but the decrease is slow maybe .25 Degrees of alk per day. Will this temporary DKH spike have serious negative impact on my sps? I have 4 acros, 2 Monti's, and a...

I recently began using Kent CB two part calcium additives. Over the past week my DKH has risen from a previously stable 12DKH to a slightly unerving 15/16 DKH. Am I in trouble? And if so can anyone recommend a method of slowly lowering the hardness? Thanks Jeremy

Has anyone ever purchased livestock from: http://www.reefermadness.us ? They look to good to be true. I would love to hear about any experiences good or bad. I'm thinking of picking up some acro frags but I'm a touch nervous...

Snake oil for sale, get your snake oil right here folks.... What do you want to bet that guy gets no takers...

I am having a custom sump / refugium produced on the following design. I was hoping to get any feedback you all might have that could influence the design in a positive way before I spend the estimated 225 on the setup. Take a look at the drawing; I can't wait for you feedback. The tank is a...

I can't wait to see the new store guys! I got out of reef keeping 2 years ago when my wife and I had our first child. I just recently decided to fire up the old reef and needed the usual equipment so I took a trip to Main St. Nashua to visit the finest of reef suppliers "Inland Reef". To my...