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Over the last few weeks I've noticed some SPS bleaching in my tank. I've been pretty busy lately with a lot of projects at work, plus the birth of our first child, so the tank had to go on autopilot for a while. About the only thing I have been doing regularly for the past two months was replace top off water and feed the tank.

So tonight when I went to get more top off water, I checked the TDS. The TDS coming in was 373. The TDS coming out was 356. And then it all clicked. ...

Well its been a real learning curve these last few months.
Ive seen diatoms, cyano and film algae come and go.
Ive learned my trace element daily usage and have a weekly test regime.
Ive had a couple of bad days but learned something each time.
My tank is still only moderately stocked.Ive tried to leave room for growth.My base rock has been nicely seeded and is beginning to purple up.
The sump is basically unchainged with the fuge filled with pods.
Im having ...

I recently came across an icecap for super cheap, only problem is it came with no wiring. Any way i know i can buy a new harness, but im all about diy. Can anyway tell me which pin is what on the ballast so i can just make my own harness, to save me 30 bucks, like which pin is green, black, yellow and so on. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

How do I get on one Marc?!!!

BTW, I'm not pleased the username Matt was already taken. WTH man?!!!

Can somebody recommend a good place to buy live rocks and coral frags in WA?