Recent content by Rizano01

I use the Apex Neptune Controller with the Neptune Systems I/O Break Out Box, Digital Aquatics Double Float Switch Kit w/ Mounts, and Tom Aquatics Aqua-Lifter Dosing Pump. It's been running for a few months with no issues at all. The Neptune System is probably too pricey for your setup but you...

Hi everyone. I have a 120g, 48 inch, 24 inch deep reef tank with canopy. The tank is 12 months old and it's time to replace all the bulbs. I currently have a Coralife Retrofit 2x150 halides, 2x96, lunar all in one fixture. Instead of just replacing all the bulbs, was thinking about putting that...

Hi Everyone: My 120 gallon 48x24x24 marine aquarium with chiller and DSB has been up and running for 6 months now. My 150 watt double ended halides have been running about 4 hours a day on average for 5 months. I have been thinking about upgrading my ballasts and two MH bulbs from 150 watt 10k...

I would like to thank everyone for the feedback that I already received and any additional feedback I may receive. I actually don't feel confused. Everyone's comments are a great learning experience for me. When I posted my question I felt I was at a dead end. You guys are giving me some great...

Okay, will do. Thanks!

If that's the case, in addition to the phosphate reactor I just added I will increase the frequency of my water changes to see if I can break this cycle. Instead of 30% monthly I'll do 30% every 2 weeks for a while. Trying to identify the source of phosphates is going to be tough. I'm already...

Thanks for the feedback. I will follow your suggestions regarding the food. Sounds like a better program. The Nori I add is 1 inch wide by 4 inches long. I use a veggie clip. When I first added the Tang about 2 months ago he was afraid of the veggie clip but now that he recognizes it he goes...

I use the Salifert Po4 test kit. Results are consistently 0. I have not tried other test kits. I suspect the test shows 0 because the green algae is consuming po4 as it becomes available. I started testing for Po4 after the algae problem started.

Hi Everyone, Let me start by saying sorry for the information overload. I have a 120 gallon tank and a 50 gallon sump. The tank contains 160 pounds of live rock and a DSB. About 3 weeks ago, green hair algae started and has been getting slowly but progressively worse on the sand and the rocks...

Yes, agreed. Not sure why the Nitrates did not show 0 with the RO/DI water test. I was surprised myself. Either the RO/DI unit is not working as it should or there may still be a question related to my Nitrate testing kit. I will investigate that further. Thanks again for helping me out. Water...

UPDATE: Okay everyone. Not sure if you guys are still monitoring this post. I have confirmed that my test kits are working properly. Please check out these readings: Tests Using only fresh RO/DI water: NITRITE - 0 NITRATE - 10 Tests Using aquarium water: NITRITE - 0.25 NITRATE - 100 I'm going to...

I purchased the rock as cured from the LFS and placed it directly in my new tank an hour after purchase. The skimmer has been running for 4 weeks already pulling about 6 ounces of skimmate a week. I was disappointed when there was no change in Nitrate levels after turning on the skimmer, but...

I will try a different test kit and see what the readings are. If the test kit turns out to be fine, maybe I should try cleaning the filter socks daily or even remove them altogether to see what happens. If that fails, I will begin water changes even if Nitrite levels are still detectable. Do...

Killerdrgn, I have not been adding anything at all to the tank. Maybe I first need to verify my test kits are working properly as Beerfish suggested. I never tried using another kit or testing on fresh RO/DI water. But since the kits did show the peaking of Nitrites some weeks back and the rise...

Hi KathyC, The filter socks are moderately dirty and twice a week to clean them seems appropriate for now. Thanks.