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Old 07-02-2008, 03:50 PM   #16
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Yup, thats because lots of softies thrive in dirtier tanks...or higher nutrient driven tanks. If a BB tanks is properly set up, the nutrient level should be very low, thus causing the softies to not do so well.
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Old 07-02-2008, 05:29 PM   #17
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Yea, that kinda makes sense. My nitrates are at 5 right now. With a PBT I'm not sure if I can keep them any lower then that on a constant basis.
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Old 07-03-2008, 06:38 AM   #18
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Oh you can, a PBT in a 120 and not many other fish is really nothing. Any new pics?
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Old 07-03-2008, 06:42 AM   #19
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Low nitrates? A Hikk RDSB If not, then water changes will keep the nitrates down.
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Old 07-03-2008, 07:40 AM   #20
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Yea, that kinda makes sense. My nitrates are at 5 right now. With a PBT I'm not sure if I can keep them any lower then that on a constant basis.
I've got 2 tangs and a huge foxface in my 150 and I havent had a readable nitrate level in over a year. I bet you get there pretty soon (I feed daily at least).
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Old 07-03-2008, 11:17 AM   #21
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I don't even know what my nitrates are. maybe I should test for that? Nahhhh. LOL
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hi ng... nice seeing your thread here on trt!
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Old 03-19-2009, 06:07 PM   #23
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Looks great so far! Nice to see your updates, how's the livestock in the tank?
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Looks great! Didn't know you left, but glad ur back?!?!

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Looks great so far! Nice to see your updates, how's the livestock in the tank?
Thanks =) It's nice to see you too it's been forever!

Everyone is doing really good. Ocean (PBT) is happy as ever. I think the only fish I've added since the last update is a Midas Blenny. Other then that I've just added a few small things like crabs and shrimp. Few new corals too. I will post an updated list with photos of the tank.
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I forgive you =)

Jk. Thanks! I will update more shortly I promise.
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