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What is that in your pocket or are you just happy to see me.

I use 20 ml per 8 ounces.

Very nice. Are they from Japan?

Concur, Pants is very knowledgeable on the subject. <soapbox> Strongly believe dinos are present in every system. Dinos will rear its ugly head when conditions are ideal. The challenge some hobbyists are facing is recognizing/avoiding the conditions and promptly taking action so dinos do not become a nuisance. What are those conditions? Many have theories as do I, but I do not know if anyone truly knows. I fought with dinos twice; the first time was in 1991. My system was a toxic soup. Fish and snails were dropping like flies. It may have been a coincidence, but one common theme between the two instances was the food web was not fully mature. The system matured and I worked hard to build the food web from the ground up (plankton, phytoplankton, sponges, filter feeders, etc.) the dinos faded away. Some may remember when it was popular to dose DTs. Ordered a bottle from Marco earlier this week. Sorry, I digressed. I think establishing strong flora and fauna is key, especially for systems less than 12 months old. Do not get discouraged. Dinos have been known to drive hobbyist out of the hobby. Continue to build your food web and avoid using chemicals (Algae X and H2O2) that will destroy your food web. Excerpt from Hoppenrath, Mona and Juan F. Saldarriaga. 2012. Dinoflagellates. Version 15 December 2012 "Dinoflagellates are common organisms in all types of aquatic ecosystems. Roughly half of the species in the group are photosynthetic (Gaines and Elbrächter 1987), the other half is exclusively heterotrophic and feeds via osmotrophy and phagotrophy. As a consequence, they are prominent members of both the phytoplankton and the zooplankton of marine and freshwater ecosystems. The main ecological significance of dinoflagellates lies elsewhere, though. They are second only to diatoms as marine primary producers. As phagotrophic organisms they are also important components of the microbial loop in the oceans and help channel significant amounts of energy into planktonic food webs. As zooxanthellae, dinoflagellates have a pivotal role in the biology of reef-building corals." </soapbox>

What do you plan to do differently so the dino will not return?

Using the Apex web interface, not Fusion, back up current configuration. 1. Configuration Menu 2. Load /Save 3. Save Configuration Periodically back up configuration, especially prior to and after firmware updates.

Save and test it.

Single end bulbs with M80 ballast.

What tangs are available?

I don't think he is experiencing polyp bailout. Tissue necrosis.

Have you tried using a salt mix with lower alk? There are several available. I am confident enough to say that 90% of WAMAS member are not running alk that high.

See question in post #2.

Why are you running alk so high? Tissue necrosis can be due to several issues to include high alk. Try running alk within 7 - 9 dkh.

If the reactor is properly setup, tank alkalinity will not change over a 24 hour period. If corals are shutting down at night, something else may be an issue. Are you dosing any chemicals or additives that may affect your alkalinity test results? Some hobbyist report a drop in alk when first introducing GFO.

The CaRx is designed to provide a constant flow of alkalinity, calcium, and magnesium (for those that include dolomite). I don't recommend turning off the reactor at night. The daily alk changes you are experiencing may cause more harm that low tank pH. Also, don't chase tank pH when using a CaRx. Just know that your tank pH is low because of excess CO2 and not another issue. Ways to increase tank pH: (1) Add a second chamber to the CaRx, (2) open a window, (3) add a CO2 scrubber, or (4) supplement with kalk, which I don't recommend for the inexperienced.

Let me guess. First time user of an aggressive GAC such as Rox quickly strips water column of organics. Reduced nutrients coupled with increased light intensity caused sensitive corals to bleach and shut down. The shut down will cause alkalinity to increase, thus burnt tips. GAC and GFO can quickly upset the balance and cause serious problems. Run 25% of the recommended dosage.

This will be my third MACNA. 2001, 2005, and 2015.

Depends on what you are seeking and vendor. Similar to any large conference, live stock and hardware may be discounted on the last day of MACNA. The best strategy is to prioritize your wish list and purchase items you absolutely must have on day one and the remaining on day two. If you wait until day two to purchase the must have items, it may not be available. Need a good game plan. If this is your first MACNA, enjoy the experience, set a budget, and stick to it. Will you be able to find a RR Orange Passion for $100, highly doubt it.

I have space for another 15 - 20 pieces that I plan to collect at MACNA.

I recently pulled the trigger on a 30 pack from RMF, so I am all tapped out until MACNA.

Possible. Wild corals are unpredictable.

Hide the women and children. reefraftusa.com

How big is your system? A single female will turn male.

Food for thought... Avoid the following as they tend to be very aggressive against other wrasse: C. adornatus C. condei C. filamentosus C. rubrisquamis C. scottorum C. tonozukai Also avoid Psedocheilinus, such as Mystery Wrasse and Six line as first additions. General comment, ensure tank is covered with a 1/4" screen and use an acclimation box when introducing new additions.