ImGoingCoastal

Just my $.02 but Id limit the amount of things I change all at once. It makes it difficult to isolate the cause. And the side effects of changing so much so quickly could also result in bigger issues. -A-a-ron

Well I haven't calibrated my refractometer in the past 3-4 months but it's reading 1.025. I do have SPS in there, just never realized I had enough to consume that much calcium in a week. The slimer is growing noticably and it's fairly large for the tank. It may be to blame. I'll have to research dosing again. Thanks for the info! -A-a-ron

Yeah, I'm trying to avoid knee jerk reactions. Just noticed that alk was low and was wondering if raising it would be a bad idea. I've actually been quite impressed with my patience with this tank (that's not to say I haven't had some impatient moments). I learned a lot from my previous 3 tanks but I know I still have plenty plenty left to learn. I could keep a reef tank for my entire life and still find new stuff to learn daily I'm sure. -A-a-ron

Just out of curiosity.... How old is the tank? -A-a-ron

Just tested again. Fresh mixed water is around 160ppm Current tank water is at 100ppm Calcium is at 400ppm this time. Nothing really looks upset or anything. Just read an article about how higher pH helps coral growth, so I decided to test all parameters since I havent seen any additional polyps form on my zoa's in the 2-3 months that I've had them. -A-a-ron

I've been doing weekly 5 gallon water changes. I'm going to do another on today. I'm also going to check the alk of the freshly mixed water. -A-a-ron

Hm. Interesting thought. I'll have to check it out. -A-a-ron

Tank is a tiny 20 gallon. I don't really dose as I don't feel I have enough coral to justify that... I do weekly 5g water changes using IO salt. The tank is about 4 months old. I guess it's about time to start a tank thread. Thanks for the input. -A-a-ron

I'm and idiot and was typing faster than I was thinking. It's 76, not 86. Haha Do you recommend baking soda to raise the alk? -A-a-ron

My calcium seems high as well but if I recall correctly, that may be directly related to the alk/pH issues. -A-a-ron

Did a test and both seem low but not extremely..... PH is around 7.6-7.8 and ALK is around 90 ppm..... So just a bit low. First question is there something that I'm missing that I should be monitoring as to why these are low. Second question, any thoughts on how to gradually increase it? All other parameters look normal. Temp is at 86. -A-a-ron

Beautiful tank!!!! I've had quite a few triggers bite me when I was on Guam. They seriously defend their nests! I have a video of a larger one charging me while I was diving. Wonder where it went to!? -A-a-ron

Can you post a full picture of your tank? I'd bet it has a lot to do with light and placement. You may be giving them too much light too soon. -A-a-ron

The other issue I have is how much water spills on it. I'm constantly wiping it up, though I guess that could be a "better than the floor" situation.... -A-a-ron

Complete overkill for the 40.... It's laughing holding the 20 up. The rim around it is really nice but it collects a lot of crap from time to time.... -A-a-ron

Ironically enough.... The stand for my 40 that sits flush with my 20 on it. -A-a-ron

Haha he's a member on here! -A-a-ron

Check out@NovaReef. He's in Alexandria and has some pretty great stuff. -A-a-ron

I love(d) my 40B! It's an amazing tank! I'll be setting mine up again after I move. Currently it's sitting dry. Ugh. -A-a-ron

Maybe a layer of super glue? -A-a-ron

Someone on here is selling a Radion xr15w With mount for $300 if you decide that you don't want to go the AI route. -A-a-ron

Ironic you start this thread with your pair since I've had a frostbite for about two weeks and just picked up a black misbar yesterday! -A-a-ron

There is a 30" in the options. You could mount it in between the LEDs you have -A-a-ron

T5 Dual 6500K Aquarium Light Freshwater Plant Extendable (48") https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01IFIOYJQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_qh6vCbNTVYE2J Not the highest quality, but as a supplement?... Definitely change the bulbs out though. -A-a-ron

*customrider -A-a-ron