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Well - I tested the water before adding to the tank just now and there are no nitrates.

One thing I can tell you that I have now noticed is that my tank is being over-run but these spiny pink...

The skimmer is spotless. I don't remember how many pounds of sand I bought, but it is about 1 1/2 to 2 inches in there. It is all white and clean. I even placed my live rock on top of pvc circles to...

No algae, and they tested for everything and all was normal except nitrate. I am truly stumped. The fish are used to it and they will be OK, but I can't add anything until I fix this. I use a turkey...

OK - They used API and they also tried another test kit and they both showed 100 nitrate. I couldn't afford a media reactor. I don't have that kind of money so I just bought a HOB with a nitrate...

Well - I have been at fish keeping for a long time and this has me baffled also - I only have a 40 gallon SW tank with only 2 clowns. I take out about 10 gallons every week to 10 days. That's more...

Thanks - I care about the fish a lot and I want to add more. 2 Clowns aren't enough, but I won't risk the health of any new fish if the nitrates are really 80-100.
I will post back later today with...

It seems that is the best way to go - I have done a lot of research on the sugar/vodka theory, and it seems there is a lot of mixed opinion. People say "try a pinch of sugar" for a week and see what...

OK Cliff - Thanks a million - I am going to head into town today and get what you have suggested. I will also bring a sample of water with me, although I think they also use API, not sure. A media...

Bio-Pellets....I have heard of them but don't they go in a filter of some sort?
All I have is a skimmer, and really good one too. Please advise....

Good point! No, I have not tried anything but API. Maybe I should take a sample to the LFS and see what they come up with. I have been keeping fish a long time and do everything I am supposed to do,...

Hi - Haven't been on here in a while but I always get great answers when I ask questions :-)

I have a 40 gallon SW tank with only 2 Clowns in it for now - They have been in there 3 years and doing...

OK - didn't know that.The reasons why I wanted coral banded are because they are really nice looking, and they also eat bristleworm. I don't mind bristleworm, but when your rock are totally infested...

Thanks for that info...I'll double up on the shrimp then. I like stuff with color other than fish. Maybe a cleaner shrimp and 3 banded corals.

I checked a few marine fish compatibilty charts online and cannot find some needed info.
I currently only have 2 clowns and 4 hermits in a 30 gallon tank.
I wanted to add 2 banded coral shrimp and...

Yes, this collection cup already has a capped off nipple on it. All I have to do is take the rubber cap off and run a tube behind the tank into my stand where it is hidden....I can easily fit a...

Doing lots of work on my tank and over the past day my clown has developed what appears to be Pop Eye in the right eye. He does however like to sleep at night kind "stuck" to my power heads and am...

Yes, they seem to be a bit sensitive to anything you do to the water.
I just added some water to mine and within 30 seconds the foam began overflowing and I had to cut it back a notch. I started...

Sorry to keep asking questions about nitrates but this is odd. If you have been following my various posts, then you know I have replaced a faulty protein skimmer, cleaned my sand, and added just a...

I just cleaned the skimmer cone and replaced it, made a small adjustment to the main water flow valve, and now the micro bubbles are below the cone - now I have to fine adjust the knob and raise the...

Well - since you've owned one of these skimmers, I guess I will go with what you say - The directions say 72 hours and then fine adjust, and in the beginning, they want the micro bubbles under the...

Well - this morning no flood, but the green stuff is collecting in the cone, not the cup. I guess I have to decrease water flow from the main valave, then increase it from the fine adjustment - I am...

OK thanks Sas!
What I am getting now is still 2 inches above the base with micro bubbles. The foam isn't reaching the top, but inside the cone is green 'sludge' that does smell pretty bad. I think...

Hi,
I need an expert here who may own a 65g Coralife Protein skimmer.
I just bought mine yesterday and I am having trouble setting the flow. When I first got it, the water would run up the tube and...

I do know of the break in period, but this thing is filling up the cup in matter of seconds and I cannot control it....Its junk!

Damn - I wish I would have asked you before buying it. I cannot return it.
Well, question - when working right, what am I supposed to see? Right now I see basically white foam with green color at...