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December 18, 2013BySaltwater Guy The intensifying temperature of water is creating problems for coral reefs around the world but there is good news too. A recent study showed that similar looking corals differ in how they adjust to various climate changes. “We’ve found that previously unrecogni...
Regular water changes are fundamental to maintaining an aquarium. The volume and frequency will fluctuate for each tank but almost every reefer performs regular water changes on their aquarium. Water changes are a method to remove nutrients and replenish elements. A good baseline to begin your water...
Reef tank changes: 1.Stripy brown algae appear on the stones and sand. 2. The water is clearer than yesterday (the nitrification system is further improved) 3. Clownfish is in good shape. 4. Main light (on 7: 00, 19:00 off); algal tank light (17:30 on, 6:30 off). Operating ...
I change fifty gallons of water a week on the system. This amount works best as I do not need to measure salt, just dump one fifty gallon bag in and mix. I’ve used Instant Ocean and more recently Reef Crystals exclusively for years, and have never had issues. Water changes are one...
It's somewhat abstract to describe in words, but in the case of a coral in your tank, this layer surrounds the coral's surfaces and is created by the water coming in contact with the coral. The water flow itself changes (velocity and type) as it touches the coral's surface but it ...
Once you have introduced all of the inhabitants to your tank you should continue to perform 25% water changes at least once a month and you should keep an eye on your aquarium equipment to make sure it is functioning properly. If you take the time to set up your reef tank correctly the...
Lighting:Keep any reflectors clean of dust and salt deposits. Dirty reflectors can cut lighting intensity in the tank by up to 50%. Conclusion:Ultimately, the goal is to have a balanced system where your imports (food) match your outputs (water changes and detritus removal) to keep nitrate...
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