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@Reefinglens I can pick one up if you still have one (I'm in the East Bay).

I calibrated each time for a while, then once a week, and now once a month. It was due for a calibration... I kinda do a rough calculation, I know that ~20 gallons + 3 large scoops was giving me about the approximate salinity. I could measure the salt out by weight and water by volume more...

So it looks like the Hannah alkalinity reagent is off (the API strip was reporting ~8.3 dKH). And the refractometer has drifted a bit, down to 1.020 when showing 1.026 specific gravity.

I calibrated it about a month ago I can double check it

My alkalinity was a bit low recently (7-7.5 dKH range) when it's been in the 9-10 range in the previous months. I tested some fresh saltwater (mixed a couple days ago) and the Alk was measuring ~6.0 dKH (Instant Ocean Reef crystals). Reports online and my experience has this salt mix giving me...

Would it be possible to glue a layer of coral putty on the parts you want trimmed and let it die off enough that it's easy(ier) to remove?

I would just be careful with a Dremel in a partially full tank. I don't know about other model but mine is not auto shutoff if you were to release it. So if you drop it in the water.... I might try the long-handled cutters first

I think the biggest takeaway for me (besides learning what the heck Chrysophytes are) was the utility of copepods/amphipods for controlling diatoms etc.

BRS has a nice series out on their cycling method. Ep 2 in particular has a nice overview of the various pest microrganisms (dinos, diatoms, cyano etc). I used their method to start and cycle my current tank and avoided a prolonged ugly stage. And so far so good no big issues for a year and a...

Haha I used to volunteer there when I was in grad school. It is a bit small but still pretty fun.

Thanks for the all the advice. I think I'll purchase a Kamoer system (thanks @Srt4eric for the offer but it'd easier to just get one shipped from online).

I've been doing 25% weekly water change for the past year or so (tank has had fish + corals for about that time). I've started noticing a drop in Alk over time (around Dec/Jan) and the gravity doser seemed to be keeping up when I added it back then. It's probably a bit overkill but it'll cut...

Moved my 24 gallon tank to the 1st floor and I can't use the simple gravity system I was using. Anyone have a recommendation for a good, reliable dosing system for a small one like mine. It's primarily going to be dosing All-for-reef and occasionally Kalkwasser as needed.

Alright so update....I moved the Clown's nest (an aquarium decoration hollow globe with openings and a couple Duncans attached) from the right side to the left side because the Cherubfish was hanging out in a little cave on the right hand side near the Clown's nest. Guess who decided to also...

Ah "Splash" was a figurative angel before she passed. **sniffle**

Yes I used those (the Marco-400) to make my rockscape; bonding the various pieces with the mix. So far no problem; seems pretty strong. I also covered the junctions with sand so they're not noticeable. I might try this method (glue+sand) next time since it did take at least a day (I don't...

It's a 24 gallon, so a bit small. The last Cherub we had was very gentle and not aggressive at all. Might have been an anomaly.

So I introduced a pygmy cherubfish to the tank (daughter named it "Topaz"). It's being fairly aggressive towards the clownfish ("Wiggle-butt"). The Clown has a nice little "den" area in the front corner, hosting a couple Duncan mushrooms. The Cherubfish has taken to swimming over during...

At what size of a tank would you all recommend thinking about reinforcing flooring? At the moment, I have a 24 gallon (probably up to 28ish with the HOB skimmer, ATO bottle, and dosing tank) gallon tank on the 2nd floor of the house. The house itself sits on a concrete slab. I'm pondering a...

Left side was before I added the Cherubfish and right is after (I moved the zoa to get it away from the colony). I should get some sort of filter for taking tank pics. The Cherub is more aggressive than the first one we had (a year ago, that died after about 4 months for unknown reasons)...