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What is a skimmer mesh mod and how do you install it. I want to make my octopus 110 skimmer better. I was thinking about getting a better pump like the octopus 3000 NW pump. I've been told that it will be too strong for this skimmer. My skimmers pump at the moment pumps 260gph. I was then...

Just make sure you dont commit the same mistake I did. I kinda read the results incorrectly and kept adding alkalinity into the water thinking it was too low when in actuality it was WAY too high. Water changes from hell. This is what the kit includes.

I personally use Saliferts Alkalinity Test. Its very accurate in readings. They also have a calcium test kit.

Im really knew at this hobby and Im sorry I ask so many questions. :wink: Is this wet or dry skimming.

I feel bad. I shouldnt have put the maxi that close. I put a foam around the intake and moved it away from the anemone.

What you guys think?

I have another question also. I have algae on alot of my rocks. Im trying to get rid of it. I have my lighting set to only 3 hours a day. Will this do anything to bring down the algae?

The water parameters are ok except for the high alkalinity which Im trying to bring down . Someone told me that if I keep the calcium levels good, it may help the alkalinity drop. Ammonia- 0 Nitrite- 0 pH- 8.2-8.4 Nitrate- 10 Salinity - 1.023

My long pink tip last night got its tentacles stuck in the intake of the MaxiJet 1200. I woke up in the middle of the night and saw that she was stretched out towards it. I noticed that she was sucked in. I turned off the jet and released her and noticed that a few of her tentacles were mashed...

Oh ok. Im guessing I'm gonna have to invest in a RO unit. I have one installed in the kitchen, but it releases water sooooooo slow. And then you have to wait untill it refills with water.

My house has a water softener filter unit installed. Does that help at all?

Oh wow. I've never made a batch of saltwater and let it stand overnight. I always make it and just add it to the sump. I also add that little liquid that eliminates clorine and chloramine. Is it better to have it stand overnight with a source of circulation like a powerhead?

I did a huge water change. Changed more than 50% of the water but the alkalinity is still high. Over 5.71 meq/L. I also heard that bringing levels down too rapidly can be just as bad. Should I just let nature bring it down to normal levels?

All right. Sounds like a plan. Now I dont have to worry about dosing daily. Just let nature take its course.

I have 1 small bubble tip , 1 condy, and 1 pink tip. They are all fairly small. I dont plan on adding any more fish. Can i add cleanup crews and stuff? And about the coraline algae. Should I just pause dosing any additives? Whats the best thing I should do in order for coraline and the live rock...