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[NZ-Nick]

Welcome

Do’s and don’ts
Any pointers and advice is much appreciated.

keep things simple
keep up the basics
less is more….( don’t overdose )...

[NZ-Nick]

I use coral snow plus

Because the normal coral snow is not available here.

water clarity is very noticeable...

[NZ-Nick]

Hi ya.

interesting bit of info
Thanks
i will give this a go...

[NZ-Nick]

To me,
it looks like the ugly stage you are going though...

[NZ-Nick]

Great new that you are willing to give it another shot.

Bare in mind that the AF 123 do contain trace elements.

I’m sure G.Alexander will appreciate as much information that you can provide....

[NZ-Nick]

Good to get on top of the hair algae as soon as possible.
can remove rock when changing water- scrub toothbrush rinse and return to tank.

You will have phosphates, algae is consuming it.

check online of algae as there are some tough ones out there, and or post pic...

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I was just wondering.
uncertain with this light

The light I got has 4 channels.
b/w 60%
b 100%
r/y 20%
uv/g/ ? 20%

I don’t know. I have played around with it.
no one got light meter here.
And brs reviews on lights always recommend...

[NZ-Nick]

Hey.

what intensity do you run the Radion at.
they about 90w and looking like 8-9 in off the water right...

[NZ-Nick]

Awesome 😎

What are you dosing
Lights

and a few more pic cool 👍

[NZ-Nick]

Great you found a source.

And that you fish are ok.
No red gill plates.

Adding a air stone is alway good idea when using any from of checials or bacteria.
Helps oxygen the water for fish n corals, but also moves toxins out of the water( by surface tension if...

[NZ-Nick]

Hi ya.

generally phosphate come from

food- froozen foods need rinsing help alot
rock - can leach phosphates in new tanks
water - 0 TDS
dirty filters- filter socks


Your bio filters
They generally have a alloy content in the that are...

[NZ-Nick]

Good morning.

I have only seen similar issues occur after someone dipping corals in a chemical to remove flatworm and other.

The chemical they use was not rinse off properly and effected the rest of the tank. Corals melted and others slow die....