Category Archives: Biology

Using HANNA Nitrate LR checker: Based on video instructions on youtube, My own dilution method: Original sample with lots of tap water dilution,1.93ppmWith DSR EZ Carbon (more than a capful): 1.25ppmWith Cobalt Total Nitrate resin instead (210g): 0.06ppm Conclusion: I … Continue reading →

Saw one of the two peppermint shrimp died and got stuck on the intake of the Jebao powerhead. I am guessing it's the high Nitrate (40+ ppm). So far that's been my only dilemma. Although, there's some black spots growing … Continue reading →

Added two Ocellaris Clownfish and two Three-Stripe Damselfish, a week or two ago from Petco. Seneye temperature: 78.233 F API Phosphate test: 0.25 ppm Added Poly-Filter to the overflow box. Will see what color changes it produce to determine what … Continue reading →

About 10 days ago, I got the Seneye Monitor to work with pH and Nh3. Current readings: I am satisfied with the Fluval 2.0 light for now, not really focusing on reefs or corals for now, though the par looks … Continue reading →

I think perhaps this pandemic lockdown is God's way of revealing human hypocrisy after some longsuffering. That when we everyday dressed up with our suits and ties to work, we are not representing the decency and nobility of our dress … Continue reading →

The last time I did something like this, was around the time in St. James, during my first marine tank (20 Gal) where I ordered some pigmy seahorses from I think Hawaii. From Corals Anonymous, they also have a branch … Continue reading →

So, after many years, I am back to the aquarium business. The last time I had an aquarium, was in Flushing, before I got married. Fresh water small tank. And before that was the first attempt at Marine Salt water … Continue reading →

So I got my 2nd vaccination shot 2 days ago on Wednesday (4/21). It is true, though the first shot made me feel like I'm from Krypton as there was only a slight sore on the left arm where the … Continue reading →