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Hi, I just started a tank as well. I think that the calcium should be at a level of 415 normally. I use a product called "purple up" gradually to increase the level daily. I think the ideal levels for alkalinity are between 3.0 and 3.75 and you can use an alkalinity buffer to maintain those...

Thanks Again & Again Jesse, you have been most helpful. I will do exactly as you say and keep you posted.

Hey, Its in NY but I don't want to post the stores name because I still go there for non fish stuff. I just take this as a lesson learned. It just sucks that it cost me money. I did have a gut feeling that his advice was wrong but I never had a reef tank so I took his word for it. Now I will ask...

Hey, Its in NY but I don't want to post the stores name because I still go there for non fish stuff. I just take this as a lesson learned. It just sucks that it cost me money. I did have a gut feeling that his advice was wrong but I never had a reef tank so I took his word for it. Now I will ask...

Hey all, Thanks for the advice everyone. I unfortunatley cannot return the fish at my LFS. They dont except returns at all and that did not make me happy to say the least. Last time I shop there. They usually have very cheap and healthy marine fish thats why I shop there in the first place but...

Hi, I also have a 12g nano. I heard nothing but good things about purple up. It is made to accelerate calcium levels in the tank and accelerate coralline algae growth. I purchased this chemical when I bought my tank but since my calcium is 400 I havent used it yet. Iam new to reef tanks so...

Wow that was a fast reply..this place just gets better and better lol. Thanks so much for the help, I will do what you say as far as taking everything out of the tank to let it cycle. How long do you think it will take for the tank to completley cycle? Also my LFS clerk said the bacteria from...

Hi, Iam new to reef tanks and also to this board. First off Iam very impressed with this board already. I have found alot of good tips already for my first visit. Anyway, I have a 12 gal. Nano Aquapod thats about 4 days old. I have about 15+ lbs of mixed live rock in there already. Some fiji...