Recent content by scragman

Do VHO lights that are getting older cause an increase in aquarium algae?

Here is a link to instructions regarding not operating non quartz sleeve uv sterilizer in less than 72 degrees: www.aqualogicinc.com/products/sterilize ... ctions.pdf

I have a 25IL non quartz uv sterilizer that says not to use at temps less than 72 degrees. If I use it at 68 degrees, how much will it decrease the effectiveness?

Anybody know if it is a bad idea to use "soft" water for reef aquarium? If it is a problem - why? 8O

Other specs of the system are 125g tank with 440w VHO lighting, salinity is 1.024, tank established for 1.5 years and source water is "soft" water with additional 5 micron filter

My alkalinity is running at 6.8 meq/L, calcium is 400 mg/L and pH is 8.3, nitrates are 20 ppm. Most of the clams on my live rock have died and the corals aren't as perky. I use the B-ionic 2 part additive. I've done 3 water changes in 3 weeks. What else can I do?

I am thinking about getting a water softener for my house. Would this water be good replacement water for evaporation in my reef tank?

Thanks for the replys. I am feeding assorted Aqua-yums frozen food as well as flake food once a day. I think I'll try the cage idea and see if he forgets about coral.

I recently added a Purple Tang to my 125g reef and he keeps pecking on my Open Brain coral to the point where the coral is staying shrunk up. I've tried hanging a peice of lettuce to distract him and he eats that and goes back to the coral. What do I do?