Where Am I Going Wrong?..

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Also I know the difference between a sump and a filter. I'm 16 not 5. :)
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GSP, You don't use FW filtration on SW.

As far as the rock, I'd double that or at least add 50% more. I have a feeling you might have some food caught somewhere that might be rotting. Move the rock around & see if there's any leftovers. A CUC is going to be difficult in there. You could try a cucumber for substrate cleaning.
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Pufferpunk wrote:GSP, You don't use FW filtration on SW.

As far as the rock, I'd double that or at least add 50% more. I have a feeling you might have some food caught somewhere that might be rotting. Move the rock around & see if there's any leftovers. A CUC is going to be difficult in there. You could try a cucumber for substrate cleaning.
The why when I asked previously did you say to? Well you know what, it doesn't matter since I guess I'm always wrong. :?
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You're not always wrong, you do give some good advise but stick with what you're personally experienced with.

If you have a link to where I said to use FW filtration for SW, please post it.
You are getting sleepy... you only hear the sound of my voice... you must do water changes... water changes... water changes... water changes...

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viewtopic.php?f=5&t=26380
Well, now that I look at it closely I did not specify that the plan was to go marine before I got the bigger setup. :redface: My bad.
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:P You're learning...
You are getting sleepy... you only hear the sound of my voice... you must do water changes... water changes... water changes... water changes...

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True :)
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I thought an Aquaclear stuffed with LR rubble was suggested, am I wrong?
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Yep, that will work.
You are getting sleepy... you only hear the sound of my voice... you must do water changes... water changes... water changes... water changes...

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That really is a great idea.
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Well, I added another 10kg of live rock today. In the meantime I am adding Prime & doing water changes++.
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I hope it's from a well-established tank.
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Yep, from the usual guy I get my marine bit & bobs from. (he breaks established tanks & keeps the rock in his holding tanks for 6wks+, then into his display tanks to sell on).
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