Water Chemistry

So I finally got me a alk test from Selifert. I tested all the parameters I have test kits for. Here is what I got:

SG 1.25
ammonia 0
nitrite 0
nitrate >5ppm
Calcium 300ppm
alk <14 dkh
Magnesium No test kit yet

So I did a water change of about 15% hoping this will help drop the alk a bit. I have been using a Kent Marine two part for two ...

So I finally got around to setting up the auto top off. I do spend a lot of time away from the reef and decided that, though I love my wife dearly, she won't always remember to check on the tank. So I spent about 30 dollars on parts from http://www.aquahub.com. I actually got 3 float switches, the third I may add to the reservoir or just hang on to for a spare. I had a small sheet of 1/4 inch acrylic in the garage to use for the mounting bracket. I ripped off a two inch strip and and heated ...

I have a question about the wet assembly on my vortech. On one side or quarter of the wet assembly there is a section that does not have grills/it is solid. Which direction should this face or does it matter?

My toadstool leather that I got on Saturday is not looking so good today and yesterday.

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