Recent content by sandworm

By my calculation you need to spend at least $4,577.69 to correct this problem. First, your lights are all wrong, buy new ones. Second you need more flow! Purchase at least 8 more powerheads. Third, all new LR. Make sure you double the amount. You will also need a refugium with lights and...

If you run with the septic analogy, aren't septic systems set up to break down organics and isn't that what most of the recent literature and threads talks about with the thought that denitrifying bacteria do once they have established a large enough colony. A septic system uses bacteria to...

I've have had shallow sand beds in previous tanks and most recently I set up a dsb of approximately 6" in my tank that has been going for six months. I added all the recommended lifeforms (worms, clams, etc.) when I set the dsb up. Eventually a crust formed on the top layer of sand that...

I have ordered from IPSF on several occasions. I believe they provide excellent response time and service.

thanks for the reply!

A recent addition to my tank this clown has what appears to be a cloud over one eye. Any thoughts?

In my tank I have found a direct correlation to water quality and the multiplication of Valonia. If I keep on top of water changes and pick or pop the bubbles, I can keep the problem in check. I purchased a desjardini tang with little result and same with emerald crab.

In my local Home Depot they have a silica sand which is apparently from the beaches of monterey. I don't know if that contains lots of feldspar or not.

I have been reading the archives regarding deep sand beds and noticed some comments regarding the use of silica sand as opposed to a crushed coral sand like southdown's product. How many of you use silica sand? Because I am in Northern California I can get 50pds of Monterey Silica sand for $4...