Randy, many thanks for your advice. Could you help with the concern I have that the sodium bicarbonate solution sends the water cloudy when I add it (to a fast-moving body of water or a less active area)?
I never add the bicarb near the time I add the calcium.
I use a Seachem calcium kit, and...
Having read Randy H-F's article in the April 2004 edition of Advanced Aquarist's Magazine, I recently made up the calcium chloride and sodium bicarbonate solutions. I used Recipe No 2, which is half the strength of Recipe No 1.
I have a 600-litre system, consisting of a mix of LPS and SPS. I...
In Australia, we don't have access to the immense body of information and suppliers that you have in the US. I find these forums very helpful, and some of you have been most generous in responding to my e-mails.
I've been researching the issue of Iwasaki "yellowness". Although the majority of...
Thanks, Terry, for a most comprehensive coverage of Angelfishes in the reef tank.
I noticed the rear end of a Chelmon in the first photo contained in your Editorial. I've noticed the fish before in other shots of your aquarium.
I've done a search for the species in the forums. The general...
Rich,
Thanks for your prompt reply and for the link to your site. I've read your DIY article.
I have a couple more questions, if you don't mind.
KALK REPLENISHMENT
In your article, you say you place 2lbs of kalk in the reactor every 6-8 months.
Is this added when the calcium hydroxide...
Rich,
Your aquarium pics and text were inspiring.
I'm interested in your large Nilsen reactor. The only ones I've seen are fairly small, with kalk needing to be added weekly.
I'd very much appreciate more info about yours. Maybe you could point me to a website I could access.
Thanks.
Les...
