Recent content by Mord

Im currently using a deep-six hydrometer, but i ordered a refractometer 3 days ago, so hopefully I should have it by the end of the week.

I have 2 powerheads running, one is an aquaclear 20 rated 127 gph the other is made by zoomed, not sure the name, rotating powerhead pumps 180gph And I have a Redsea Prizm Deluxe skimmer on it as well. Temp is approx 78 during the day and about 76 at night So am I looking at approximately 1...

It been set up for about a month now. The rock was definately uncured when i got it, but the tank seemed to cycle in about 2 weeks. Then I introduced a few hermits, and the snails about 4 days later. Its been sitting like that until i got the starfish 2 days ago. Im almost 100% positive that the...

Hey, I am running a 15g FOWLR tank, and I have recently noticed that many of my inverts are hanging out at the top of the water, I never really worried about it before until today when I saw my Chocolate Chip Starfish doing the same thing. I see this a lot at fish stores and was wondering if it...

I am using an off the shelf hydrometer >.< Definately interested in getting ahold of a refractometer. Is this something I would need to order from a specialty parts store online? Or could I find it at a local hardware store.

So do you have any recommendations then on the easiest way to control the salt creep, Cause I have already noticed that. Tank is still cycling, so no livestock yet fortunately, cause im still learning how to control the sg of the water, but I already notice a roughly .003 sg swing throughout...

Ok, so question for all the masters here :) I have recently begun setup on a 15 gallon FOWLR which i do eventually intend to convert to a nano reef. This being said, It is my first step into saltwater, but due to restrictions in my apartment I am unable to go with a larger tank. So my equipment...