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Water Chemistry
@BackbayReef
12Sep 30, 2026»

What’s your salinity?

I’ve been trusting the Apex’s salinity probe and thought it l’s been 35ppt (1.026SG). Well, per the last ICP test, it was really 33ppt(1.024

Equipment
@BackbayReef
18Sep 28, 2026»

AquaWiz - who got one or want one?

I’ve been looking at this Alk tester for accuracy, frequency of tests, and long term money savings. Anybody using it? I would love your feed

Water Chemistry
@BackbayReef
17Sep 15, 2026»

Chasing pH or Alk (or Both)?

I’ve read numerous reports and testimonials that higher pH will yield faster growth, esp SPS. That’s why I’ve been obsessed with trying diff

General
@BackbayReef
8Sep 9, 2026»

It’s HOT - how are you cooling your tank(s)?

It’s scorching hot even though we paid our SoCal weather tax! Is the refund in the mail? It’s 92F outside and all my tanks are at 80F. The k

Coral
@BackbayReef
13Sep 3, 2026»

“Rare” Fox Coral?

I got this coral at RAP from @TangerineSpeedo - thx again bro! I had no idea that this is one of those OG corals and honestly this is my coo

Water Chemistry
@BackbayReef
12Sep 2, 2026»

Forgive me, Father, for I have sinned…

Confession: my last water change was 2 years ago. Not out of laziness — okay, mostly out of laziness — but because I truly believed a calciu

Water Chemistry
@BackbayReef
33Sep 3, 2026»

What do you dose?

Currently on my big tank, I’m just doing the following: Alk/Ca: CaRx and kalk Trace elements: TM A-/K+ NO3: none, sulfur denitrator PO4: BW

Equipment
@BackbayReef
7Sep 21, 2026»

Kamoer FX-STP3?

I’m currently running 2 Kamoer FX-STP2 pumps (one for CaRx, one for sulfur denitrator). They are awesome - very dependable, quiet, and remot

Nems & Clowns
@BackbayReef
11Aug 24, 2026»

I need help! Nems won’t last

I used to have an “infestation” of Chicago’s and Colorado’s and they were splitting like crazy. Now they are not growing - in fact some melt

Lounge
@BackbayReef
19Aug 15, 2026»

Investment Ideas

What's the deal with the latest run in semis & memory? I got in early but recent volatility can be nerve racking! What stocks are you guys i

Beginner Help
@BackbayReef
4Aug 14, 2026»

Help!!! I’m trying to dose kalk & soda while running CaRx non-stop

What should I do? Alk jumps all over the place.

Introductions
@BackbayReef
2Aug 13, 2026»

Hi from Orange County

I’m in a small ‘hood in SoCal, soaking in the sun all day. My tank is small, but always hoping to double next year.