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Yes this hobby is intensive and I have been burnt out twice previously. That was pre-forum/community and the only person I could speak...

The tank is now 14 months old, and my god, it's finally settled down. We've got our dosing schedules figured out, are doing water...

Hello everyone! We (myself + 11 year old tank-owner) are a little less than 3 months into our first tank journey. It has been an...

Bay Bridges no longer carry saltwater fish to speak off. They have some now and then. They are mainly all about freshwater fish. They...

thanks @Alexander1312 . I used a refractometer to test the salinity. the RODI and saltwater is purchased from Bay Bridges Aquarium in...

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fiddlesticks!!! Let me look up salifert tests. Thanks @MichaelB

@derek_SR I ordered the API Reef kit which measures calcium, carbonate hardness, phosphate, and nitrate...

Thanks @Kensington Reefer. I shall pull out a heater from storage Yes supporting member is on my list of to-do expenses. Yes this is...

Way too cold 75-80F for reef tank I highly recommend becoming a $upporting member The hobby ain’t cheap The membership dues are well...

thank you!!! this is super helpful! Salinity - 1.025 Temp - 70F with lights off. 74F with lights on Is it okay if I test the...

Welcome! There is a lot to unpack here. Things I would definitely NOT do: do not pull rocks or sand (you want things to continue to...

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