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Check nutrient levels and post info here. Sounds like it could be bacterial bloom.

@JVU @Alexander1312 I mixed up a low iodine version of Iso8-MT according to this recipe: https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/isol8-mt-custom-mix-kalkwasser.1037136/ The components aren't too expensive but add in shipping and the cost adds up. I dilute the concentrated mix in RODI and dose via an...

I was going through reviews on Reef Primer and decided to buy some since it is on sale. I will use KCl for all hard coral going forward and Reef Primer for softies. I assume I could use a lower potential mix of KCl + longer dip time for softies but I don't want to experiment unnecesserily.

I use KCl for SPS. I have not tried it with soft corals but would love to switch to KCl for everything if possible.

You should post this on the HumbleFish or Reef2Reef where they have the experienced fish medic folks. The folks there will outline appropriate next steps. One thing you probably should not have done was to gradually ramp copper level. That is usually not recommended since it provides...

I ordered a custom lid last year from https://octoaquatics.com/product/octo-lids/ The kids looked nice and pricing was better than the other places I checked at the time. I have been using the lid for 10 months now and have no complaints about build quality. Two things I wish I did; split...

Livestock list Yellow Tang White Tail Bristletooth Tang Da Vinci Clownfish (2) Bimac Anthias (2) Blue Green Chromis (11) 5 different type of wrasse: Adorned, Pencil, Pintail Fairy, Lubbock's Fairy, Blue Star Leopard Yellow Candy Hogfish 3 gobies: Yellow Clown, Green Clown, and Purple Firefish...

Above is the tank at the start and below is the tank 10 months in.

I have decided to start a tank journal for my RedSea Reefer 525 G2. This is my first aquarium and it has been running for 10 months now. I have gone through a lot of ups and downs but I believe the tank is finally starting to stabilize. Theme Mixed reef with strong emphasis on SPS coral...

Thanks for the heads up. I have several of these sitting around!

Here they are. Super nice: https://www.coralvue.com/dymax-coral-frag-cutter https://www.coralvue.com/dymax-coral-snipper

Yeah, I really needed a good coral clipper and I won the raffle that included a set of two! I put them to use right after the coral swap :)

This was my first event. Great turnout and fantastic organization. Looking forward to the next event!

Apologies for the late notice---I may not get an answer before the swap: Does Vivid's Kaleidoscope Goni count for the bonus list? Here is a picture from the vendor. It looks much better in person. Looks nicer than my Amazeballs Goni albeit that specimen is still acclimating to my tank...

Being a sponsor does not absolve a vendor from poor behavior.

Vivid Kaleidoscope Goniopora Tequila Sunrise Mushroom Not sure about third coral

How many fighting conch do you guys recommend for a 120 gallon display?

Hmm, I may pick up that curvette stand. I figure the easier you make testing the more likely you will do it every week! I also use one of those lab adjustable pipettor's---super useful!

I use Hanna for Alk, Nitratr, Phos. I don't test Ca very often (have Salifert test). I test Mag maybe every 3-4 weeks (Salifert) since I use Randy Holmes Farley method of dosing mag and not testing for it often. I also use a Smart Stir. You can get an insert for that unit from Etsy so that...

Yes, I have the 50-100 GPD RO Buddie and also have two 75GPD membranes. The setup seems to be running well for me. I used to run only one membrane but switched to dual membrane since I wanted to generate less wastewater. I have gone through periods where I am very into gardening, microgreens...