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Welcome to the Reef and back to the obsession
ScubaShane
MENTAL REEF DISORDER!
Hello and welcome back to the hobby. Yes, the trend to running higher nitrates and the increased usage of bacteria and phytoplankton and higher PH. My PH is 8.65-8.75. I don't chase PH unless it's low which is usually due to alk getting low. But I auto dose so everything has been consistent for years. I let the tank do it's thing. I see more growth with the higher PH.
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Fish Think Pink
5000 Club Member
Hey everyone. Been away and got back with a tank set up earlier this year. Seems like a lot of great coral floating around. Really excited to continue to collect the classics and new releases.
Interesting to see the trend to running higher nitrates and the increased usage of bacteria and phyto. As well I am embracing the power of higher pH.
I will get an updated build thread out but wanted to say hi from Phoenix Arizona!
Welcome and Welcome Back! Glad you joined.
Have you considered starting your build thread? I found its a great place to document my tank's evolution for myself. I started tank first then joined, so I'm still finding myself going back collecting pictures & updating historically as well as current state. Once you create your first post in your thread and link it to your account, they will give you build badge (look left, under my ID)
This might help you find people local to you in Phoenix:
Local Reef Club Discussion
Looking for some locals to share frags and info with? This is the place! Find a local club that meets in your area! If you want to add your club just contact us.
www.reef2reef.com
This is a good reference book type online article I still review:
The Supreme Guide To Setting Up A Saltwater Reef Aquarium
This article was sponsored by @MarineDepot at www.marinedepot.com. Introduction The marine environment is one of the most complex systems on the planet. The aquarium you are about to set up is only a tiny sliver of the vast ocean, but it is no...
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ShepherdReefer
5000 Club Member
Hello, and welcome to the channel.
