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  1. swatchguy

    Cultivating microalgae

    See y'all at the potluck. In the meantime I'm trying to complete the final stages to cultivate microalgae. My plan is to grow copepods eventually. Does anyone have enough green water to help me out with about a liter? I'm using a couple 2 liter softdrink bottles w slow aeration and plenty...
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    culturing pods

    I'm looking for a club member who is willing to part with some "pods" so that I can begin culturing my own supply. Once I get these things propagating, I'd be happy to share others in the club. I've already invested $50 in bottled pods and for one reason or another I haven't been able to get...
  3. swatchguy

    Open brain and candy cane coral died

    I'm bummed!! I left town for 5 days and came back to a dead 3 stalk Candy Cane and a dying Open Brain Coral. Everything was stable when I left. Readings upon my return were NO3 0-.25, PO4 0, Ca 400, PH 8.1, Temp 82. Alk 6, SG 1.024 Any thoughts? I'd like to correct this problem before it...
  4. swatchguy

    Recharging Purigen

    Hi all, My pouch of Purigen turned dark and now it's time to recharge. I can't find the instruction sheet. Can anyone fill me in on the proper directions? Thanks
  5. swatchguy

    Mandarin Goby

    Hi All, I'm beginning my research on Mandarin Gobies. Any info on Mandarians or cultivating copepods would be appreciated. I know they're difficult but I'd like to be properly prepared before committing. Thanks.... Guess I should add that I've had a BioCube 29 for over a year and have...
  6. swatchguy

    RO PH

    I'm trying to figure out the tank chemistry involved with my BC29. When I test my RO water for PH before mixing it with salt it's below 6.2. That is too acid. I have an ATO which does about 1 g/day. My main tank PH is 8.4, even with the addition of PH 6.2 RO water. alk is above 8 and CA is...
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    PC lighting source

    Anyone have a good (less expensive) source for PC lighting (36w and Actinic) for my BC 29 biocube? I think my daytime bulb just died. Might as well replace both. Thanks...
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