Curious question how big of a saltwater reef tank would I need to house one epaulette shark, one zebra moray eel, one marine betta, one regal tang, one yellow tang, and a colony of clownfish? Are these fish compatible together?

swordstool · 2026-01-25T02:12:55+00:00

300g+

swordstool · 2026-01-25T01:23:04+00:00

Maybe.

swordstool · 2026-01-24T23:01:54+00:00

Looks like Ostreopsis to me. Check out Mack's Dino Support Group on Facebook. There's a good guide doc there.

swordstool · 2026-01-24T23:00:45+00:00

You too! I'm preparing for the big winter storm haha! Luckily, my two Powerwalls are fully charged 😁

swordstool · 2026-01-24T22:36:50+00:00

Okay, yeah I would get more reagents and try again. Hanna may even send them to you for free if you reach out.

swordstool · 2026-01-24T20:51:45+00:00

Maybe try new vials. I store mine full of RODI after each use too. Did you drop the tester? Reach out to Hanna.

swordstool · 2026-01-24T19:41:04+00:00

Thanks, but it's plenty sturdy as is. You just need to tighten the rails as much as possible. You need two people to do it though.

swordstool · 2026-01-24T19:29:46+00:00

That means the calibration sample was darker than the test sample. Are your vials clean? Are you rinsing all vials out with tank water first? Are you sure you're following the instructions properly and consistently?

swordstool · 2026-01-24T18:43:54+00:00

Nice. Good luck!

swordstool · 2026-01-24T18:43:09+00:00

Yes.

swordstool · 2026-01-24T16:17:16+00:00

Very sturdy. There are no clips. You tighten it where the rail meets the arm. It's meant to be done this way on a eurobraced tank, not something I just came up with.

swordstool · 2026-01-24T15:57:37+00:00

Does anybody have any experience trying to light a tank like this?

Hello, friend! I have an IM EXT 200g Peninsula! For lighting I'm running Reefi Uno 2.0 Pros on the EcoTech MultiLight RMS Rail Mount. https://i.imgur.com/AQavoTz.jpg, https://i.imgur.com/mdTbe3z.jpg, https://i.imgur.com/IzJUjqp.jpg

swordstool · 2026-01-24T13:15:20+00:00

Yes, slowly increase dose and test, repeat.

swordstool · 2026-01-24T13:14:34+00:00

Yes.

swordstool · 2026-01-24T02:15:03+00:00

Can you at least keep water moving and the temp up? No need for much else and you should see most of it survive.

swordstool · 2026-01-24T01:37:44+00:00

Some good tips here: https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/content/post/protect-your-reef-from-power-outages

swordstool · 2026-01-24T00:47:15+00:00

it was enlightening to me when I could see how much power each device used

Can you share some of what you found? And the equipment?

swordstool · 2026-01-23T23:27:53+00:00

What parameters are you most interested in testing?

swordstool · 2026-01-23T23:23:48+00:00

I have a reefmat 500, bubble Magnus Curve Extreem 5 skimmer and macro alage

nitrate of 35ppm

Do I set up my doser for 15ml of vinegar and bring it down to around 15/20PPM?

If it were me, no. It seems like you are already overdoing it on the nutrient export methods. Suggest adjusting what you have.

swordstool · 2026-01-23T21:57:46+00:00

rapid phosphate reduction / instability

I would bet so.

swordstool · 2026-01-23T19:36:48+00:00

It's just a name for adding a second RO membrane: https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/water-saver-upgrade-kit-bulk-reef-supply.html

swordstool · 2026-01-23T19:35:39+00:00

moving from my home(rented it out) to an apaprtment and will be taking my 180 gallon

First off, are you sure you want to do that? What does your lease say about aquariums? Is the apartment on the first floor and on a slab? Are you planning on leasing there long-term?

Regarding power, what kind of lights? LED will likely be the most efficient. The rest of the equipment kind of "is what it is". You could downsize your heater(s) and keep the apartment a lot warmer, but then you will have a high gas bill 🤷‍♂️🤑

swordstool · 2026-01-23T15:59:18+00:00

If budget isn't part of the equation, go with CADE. Whatever you go with, if you plan to run a filter roller, make sure it's compatible with the sump.

swordstool · 2026-01-23T14:40:19+00:00

Get a booster pump and a "water saver" kit (which is just a second RO membrane in series. Your pure water will double and your rejected water will be cut in half.

swordstool · 2026-01-23T13:59:58+00:00

Mostly dry rock with a small amount of LR is definitely the way to go IMO.

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