kitch40

I just figured out that my nitrate test kit was not reading right and got a new test kit and it says my nitrate levels are 20-40 ppm. I am going to do a water change right away but I qam wondering if there are any other metods for reducing nitrate. Also is this level of nitrate too high??? my gha is almost gone but there appears to be more brown algae. All the other readings seem good . Thanks Kitch40

My fungia looks to have 3 or 4 babies growing on it. What is the best way to separate them from the mother???

Just thought I'd share this. I've noticed a couple of baby clownfish in my tank (pinhead sized) and today I was picking at some gha and the big clownfish (2") attacked my hand and bit me so hard he drew blood!!! Man they have sharp little teeth and so brave!!! I think I'll name him Clownbo!!!

I am wondering about my filter socks. I change 20 gallons of RODI water every 2 weeks and add supplewments weekly. Also I change out my filter socks weekly but they seem to get plugged by about day 6. My schedule was off this week and the socks got plugged and the water bypassed them and ran like that for about 4 days. The tank remained perfectly clear and I am wondering if the filter socks are really necessary. It seems ther would be more microscopic food available for the corals and feather dusters ...

My hippo tang is changing colour. His black stripes are toning grey and back in seconds and he is flying around the tank. I did a water change today but he is the only fish acting strange. Any ideas ???