True to form…

Due to a case of spring fever, a common affliction for many Chicagoans as we finally get regular temperatures above 50 or 60*F, there is quite a lack of updates on StonyReef. Aside from daily kH checks, I haven’t tested my water since early April, nor have I done so much as a water change [...]

Alkalinity Kits…

LaMotte - 116ppm = 2.32 meq/l = 6.5 dkH
LaMotte - 112ppm = 2.24 meq/l = 6.2 dkH
LaMotte - 116ppm = 2.32 meq/l = 6.5 dkH

SeaChem Test 1 - 7 drops / 2 = meq/l = 3.5 meq/l = 9.8 dKH / 175ppm
SeaChem Test 2 - 6 drops / 2 [...]

R.I.P.

2004 - 2007.

This was my right hand man. I’ve had this shrimp as long as there’s been live rock in this tank.R.I.P., little buddy.