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txg8gxp
Wed, 28th Jul 2010, 02:55 PM
This maybe a rookie question, but I want to know what everyone thinks is ideal levels for sps. Ca/alk/mag, pH, etc.
Ping
Thu, 29th Jul 2010, 09:55 AM
http://advancedaquarist.com/issues/nov2002/chem.htm

mg: 1250

I take care of the Alk and do not worry about pH.
Big_Pun
Thu, 29th Jul 2010, 11:17 AM
whatever works for you, just toss them in and see what works lol. but really I think it has to do more with having a stable system and good husbandry habits. I don't test nor have I ever just know I need to do water changes and keep up with all other maintenance
BIGBIRD123
Thu, 29th Jul 2010, 12:28 PM
I keep mine at:

Ca....450-60
Alk....9
Mg...1300+
Ph....8.4
Salinity...1.025
Temps...79-82.5 ( my heater turns on at 79 and lights off at 82.5)

I test for all the above...come see the results...
txg8gxp
Thu, 29th Jul 2010, 12:41 PM
I tried that, worked great until now :(. Owell, I learned my leason. Good test kits on order, and I will use them for now on.


whatever works for you, just toss them in and see what works lol. but really I think it has to do more with having a stable system and good husbandry habits. I don't test nor have I ever just know I need to do water changes and keep up with all other maintenance
robalv
Thu, 29th Jul 2010, 12:41 PM
Saw birds tank last week or two looks great bird....
BIGBIRD123
Thu, 29th Jul 2010, 01:46 PM
Tanks Rob....oh, I mean thanks...lmao
BIGBIRD123
Thu, 29th Jul 2010, 01:48 PM
There is an old saying..."proof is in the pudding...":angel::cool:
robalv
Thu, 29th Jul 2010, 03:25 PM
There is an old saying..."proof is in the pudding...":angel::cool:
Also 'The grass is greener on the other side" Thats because there is more fertilizer under it.. we all know what fertilizer is made of, Bull Poo... Too be nice.

Sorry to get off topic
txg8gxp
Thu, 29th Jul 2010, 03:32 PM
Pics are good proof too.... :)

There is an old saying..."proof is in the pudding...":angel::cool:
BIGBIRD123
Thu, 29th Jul 2010, 04:39 PM
Pics are good proof too.... :)

My pudding...

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j20/onebrickstrait/009-4-1.jpg

Sorry about the dirty glass...water change night....:photo:
Big_Pun
Thu, 29th Jul 2010, 09:30 PM
here's my puddin
aquasport24
Thu, 29th Jul 2010, 09:34 PM
Looking guys, keep it coming.
Big_Pun
Fri, 30th Jul 2010, 06:11 PM
no one else has a pic of there tank and what they do maintenence wise