Are you drinking this well water too? Maybe it should be tested !! At the
very least use a water conditioner that will remove any heavy metals. I
would certainly be skeptical about using well water for a marine aquarium.

Like I said buying RO water at one of those "Water 'n Ice" stores is only
about $.25 - $.30 a gallon... I bring my own 7 gallon containers and load up
with good RO water for each water change.


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Update: I've left the lights out on the tank since adding the clownfish,
and
revitalizing the dottyback I checked on it tonight, the clowns are doing
well, still getting used to the tank size and currents; and the dottyback
is
hiding in a piece of barnacle, apparently still very shocked , but alive.

The important thing is they are all still alive.

As far as the skimmer goes, I think its time to take it appart and do some
maintenence, its not quite working up to par, thanks for the suggestion.

Water changes are bi- to tri-weekly, but i am moving it up to smaller once
a
week changes. Like a gallon or so a week. And once I can convice my wife
to
let me make another investment in the tank, I will get an RO unit. Right
now
I am using well water from the tap.