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Looks like a couple of shrimps are carrying eggs ? I have 7-8 shrimps in the tank. Don’t think the hatchlings will survive .

NO it's not.. its a Eunicid . :P

I concur. No need to dose kalk. If you alk is at 8.2 and stable, let it be. No need to complicate things otherwise you’ll end up like...

You can use this calculator https://www.hamzasreef.com/Contents/Calculators/KalkContribution.php Here is an example:

I have a Alkatronic. Automated test at 7am and 7pm, which is close to the low and high peak based on the lights schedule. I don’t know...

Short answer is YES. The concentration matters . How do you plan to dose kalk? ATO or dosing pump? I hope you’re not dumping 2tbs...

No sign of growth but still alive . The sps is doing much better Alk 8.1 Cal 490 Mag 1480 Phosphate 0.02 Nitrate - 5 (?)

I hear you. I don't have any problem as well, but i always ended up overcomplicate things because i can. :) Technically i don;t need an...

Smart! I will remember that next time I have the same issue. Note that it doesn’t adjust intuitively for DST. So come fall, your test...

Happy with the setup so far, except the noise (which is known to me before the purchase). I have been making minor tweak on my dosing...

You’ll need a small media bag. Any type is fine

Yup

It’s a biological not chemical. Basically a porous rock for bacteria to grow. Chemipure is carbon + resin. Different animal

Plastic isn't a safeguard to co2 long term but you'll probably be fine. This is exactly why I wanted to use Mylar bags for TDO.

Here is the link. Making it easy it for you...