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Ahhh, so that's why rain is also called precipitation Just kidding. Thank you for the layman's explaination. It's as clear as recently stirred kalkwasser. O.K. weak pun, but I do think it makes sense now...at least enough sense to comfortably continue maintaining calc & alk with kalk...

Thanks for the response BReefCase. I'm not sure why I put 1.17 -> 2.5, but I meant PH of 8.17 -> 8.25. Anyway, I think you covered my question. I am working on getting the salinity up to 1.025. I had always been told to keep it at 1.021, but have learned recently that corals like the 1.025...

BReefCase: -> I am glad that you agree with my statement above, which tells me that I actually understood your discussion on Kalkwasser from llowwelll's post on 8/16. Prior to reading that, I have never dripped kalk. From the information you gave in that thread, I have been dripping kalk for...

I think an impiortant thing to remember is that the vinegar solution is not for everyone dripping kalk. If I read the thread correctly, it is really only recommended for those who have a low evaporation rate to their tank. Because they have such a low evaporation rate or an extreme number of...

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??? thanks Chris

They are very similar animals which have very similar needs. I doubt you could find a difference.

Emily, Correct me if I am wrong, but I believe the sunburst, although rated by the company at 12KK more resembles a 20KK bulb. So, you may be used to a VERY blue bulb. Anyway, your picture does look yellow, so I'm certain you have reasonable expectations. I just switched from 175 watt bulbs...

What bulb are you using? WHat brand did you switch from?

OK, FWIW, here are pix of my tank. The nipple is up on the left and down on the right.

FWIW, I have 400 watt 10KK Ushio MH and performed the same experiment. I can't believe the difference! I will try to post pictures tomorrow. It is so obvious. Anyway, I have been very dissapointed in the Ushio bulbs b/c they are so yellow! Now, I have corrected the one side and finally have...

Nevermind....duh! thanks, Chris