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Thanks for the input, everyone. My calcium is at 420, alk at 8.5 dKH, and magnesium at 1350. I'm using Red Sea Coral Pro salt, weekly 10% changes. Flow is two Nero 5s at 70%. I'll test for strontium next time and maybe start slow.

Has anyone had success dosing strontium for coral growth? I've been running a 75-gallon mixed reef for about a year, and my Acropora seem to have stalled. Parameters are stable, 8.1 pH, 1.025 salinity, 0 phosphate, 5 nitrate. Lighting is two AI Hydra 32s, 10 hours a day. I've heard strontium can ...

Thanks again for the continued advice, I really appreciate it. Unfortunately, more length isn't an option for me, I've checked and that's just not feasible. I've taken some more measurements and I could squeeze an extra 10-15 cm out of the width, which would help with the surface area, but the ...

Thanks for sharing that article, it's been really helpful in giving me a better understanding of the complexities of keeping Malawi cichlids. The section on overcrowding is particularly interesting, and I have to admit, it does seem counterintuitive at first. The idea of keeping a minimum of 20 fish ...

Thanks for the response. I appreciate the insight on overcrowding as a method to reduce aggression, but I'm more concerned about the potential impact on the fish themselves. The old inch-per-gallon rule, although not exact, gives me a rough estimate of around 55 inches of fish for a 55-gallon tank ...

I should've clarified that my experience with planted tanks was just a background thing, and the new tank I'm planning will actually have a sand and rock setup. I appreciate the insight, thanks for sharing.

I've had a planted aquarium for years, but I'm itching to set up a Malawi cichlid tank, with peacocks being the main attraction. I've got a few concerns before I take the plunge.

My floor space is limited to 100cm x 50cm, so I'm thinking of getting a custom-made tank that's moderately tall. A 50cm ...