Recent content by starmanres

I made the second 30 gallon change today. The PH is hovering between 8.01 and 8.02 I would prefer 8.3 but we are gaining on it. The Green Star polyps are looking less beige and greener. :P The anemones seem to like the higher PH as well. Thanks for your help and suggestions! Robert

I have a pinpoint probe monitor for my PH. I calibrated it about three weeks ago and I occasionally test it with the drop method to ensure I'm in the ballpark. I have my RODI system running through the wall into my sump hooked to a kent float valve. I really don't pay attention too much to it...

Ok... I did a 30 gallon water change this afternoon. My PH is hovering around 7.91 so it has raised about .10 - which is good. Should I be looking to do another 30 gallon change tomorrow or add some more buffers or just leave it alone... :lol: I went seaching for my BTAs last night and got...

I have a 30 gallon sump with a Eheim 1262 @ 900 GPH. I also have 2 JBJ Powerheads @ 60 GPH and two MaxiJet 1200's positioned around the tank. I have an AquaC EV-120 through my sump. How large of a water change would you suggest? I did a 5 gallon change today. I have enough to do a 25 gallon...

I am using a fan on my sump and my temp dropped almost 5 degrees in the tank. This works extremely well. Robert

I made a newbie mistake and performed the KH test for attempting to measure Calcium. As my test showed lower every day, I continued to add Calcium to raise the test. When I finally realized what I was doing, my Alk was at 5 - my PH was 7.8 and my Calcium was over 800! I have done a 25% water...