The Puffer Forum

Thanks, Pufferpunk. So are you suggesting removing our Eheim filter all together? I have been looking at protein skimmers today and there are a few slimline options that we could hang on the tank. I've also looked more into live rock - thank you for clarifying the difference there! Live sand is new,...

Thanks, Pufferpunk. We added some shells last night to start bring the pH up, and will increase salinity further - we don't have room for an external protein skinner (the tank fits snuggly into the alcove), do you have any recommendations for slimline ones? We'll also get shopping for some live rock...

Thanks for getting back to me.

I thought the ideal ph was 7.5-8.5? Would adding coral shells be of any help?

Apologies, that shouldn't say added at the end, just weekly water change!

We removed all the old cockle shells before the black out, could that have had an impact?

Hello! New to the board so please bear with me! We have had our GSP Tony for around 14 months, he's been in a 27 gallon tank for approximately 12 months, brackish (was fresh water when we got him but have slowly (over the last year) been increasing salinity), and is the sole occupant, along with som...