Most Popular Saltwater Mix
Saltwater Mix Saltwater is essential for the survival of corals, fishes, and invertebrates. Different salt mix provides different levels of elements needed to support the growth of corals. The traditional salt mix seeks to achieve the natural seawater element level. The top-tier salt mix elevates some of the key elements such as calcium, alkalinity, and
Getting rid of Vermetid Snails in a Reef Tank (Complete Guide)
Why are Vermetid Snails bad? Before we talk about how to prevent or get rid of Vermetid snails, let’s discuss why they are bad. Vermetid snails start off small like any other organisms. They wander around your tank until they find a happy spot. When they do, they settle down and “glue” themselves to the
Sea Water Parameters
Reef Tank parameter guidance for those who need it. Mag should be at 1350+ppm Calcium to Alklinity(DKH) 370 ppm to 1.4 dKH 380 ppm to 2.8 dKH 390 ppm to 4.2 dKH 400 ppm to 5.6 dKH 410 ppm to 7 dKH (natural seawater) 420 ppm to 8.4 dKH 430 ppm to 9.8 dKH 440
Reef Water Recommendations
Parameter: Recommendation Range Basic Salinity sg = 1.026 sg = 1.023-1.027 Temperature 78° F 76-83° F pH 8.2 7.8-8.5 Nitrate < 0.2 ppm < 0.2 ppm Nitrite < 0.2 ppm < 0.2 ppm Advance Calcium 420 ppm 380-450 ppm Alkalinity 8dKH 7-11 dKH Magnesium 1280 ppm 1250-1350 ppm Phosphate < 0.03 ppm < 0.03 ppm
Fiji Live Rock Hitch hikers
After 4 days of running the tank, I found little critters roaming around the tank. After staring at each of the live rock, I notice something moving. I got closer to the rock and notice that there were 2 snails working away. They were very small; a little over a quarter inch in diameter. Above