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  1. SantaMonica
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    Dont know if you guys rememeber me ?

    For maximum filtering, clean it too. After your tank is how you want it, you can try not cleaning it. But if you clean it, be careful not to let...
    Post by: SantaMonica, Apr 2, 2009 in forum: Algae
  2. SantaMonica
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    Dealing with an emergency

    Sounds great. If you are happy then there is nothing to change. You could, if you wanted, pursue what is causing the phosphates, but it may not be...
    Post by: SantaMonica, Apr 1, 2009 in forum: Algae
  3. SantaMonica
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    Dealing with an emergency

    Cleaning every 7 days, right?
    Post by: SantaMonica, Mar 31, 2009 in forum: Algae
  4. SantaMonica
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    Do i need my external filter??

    Is the scrubber you mention an algae scrubber (ats) ?
    Post by: SantaMonica, Mar 30, 2009 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  5. SantaMonica
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    Dealing with an emergency

    What is the update on the scrubber growth?
    Post by: SantaMonica, Mar 30, 2009 in forum: Algae
  6. SantaMonica
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    weird algae growin

    The darker the algae, the more nutrients are in the water.
    Post by: SantaMonica, Mar 30, 2009 in forum: Algae
  7. SantaMonica
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    Mandarin

    Yes, an algae scrubber does give you the pods you need to keep a mandarin alive. It's not the main function of a scrubber, but it does it...
    Post by: SantaMonica, Mar 30, 2009 in forum: Tropical Fish
  8. SantaMonica
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    Dont know if you guys rememeber me ?

    You'll get good results, since your lighting is strong and very near the screen. Just make sure to clean every 7 days no matter what.
    Post by: SantaMonica, Mar 30, 2009 in forum: Algae
  9. SantaMonica
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    Gross

    The darker the algae, the higher the nutrients are in the water.
    Post by: SantaMonica, Mar 30, 2009 in forum: Algae
  10. SantaMonica
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    ATS - Algae Turf Scrubber

    I've just completed the list of the most common scrubber questions, which covers many of the things just asked (like yellowing)... Scrubber FAQ:...
    Post by: SantaMonica, Jan 1, 2009 in forum: Refugium
  11. SantaMonica
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    Mega-Powerful Nitrate and Phosphate Remover Replaces Skimmer, Refugium, Everythin

    Exactly. Enter a DIY scrubber. No, it really can do these things. Mine is, and many others are too. I'm compiling a list of those folks right now....
    Post by: SantaMonica, Sep 23, 2008 in forum: I made this!
  12. SantaMonica
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    Mega-Powerful Nitrate and Phosphate Remover Replaces Skimmer, Refugium, Everythin

    Today's build-of-the-day is the very first solar powered screen that I've seen on any thread. Lighting will not be a problem with this one. Uses a...
    Post by: SantaMonica, Sep 22, 2008 in forum: I made this!
  13. SantaMonica
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    Mega-Powerful Nitrate and Phosphate Remover Replaces Skimmer, Refugium, Everythin

    Ha. No there's regular people that live here too. The trick is to stay south of Wilshire, and especially, south of Montana. Correct since you...
    Post by: SantaMonica, Sep 22, 2008 in forum: I made this!
  14. SantaMonica
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    Mega-Powerful Nitrate and Phosphate Remover Replaces Skimmer, Refugium, Everythin

    geek: You mean the people who were making personal attacks at me, and my family members? Yes, I wanted the mods to curtail (not ban) them. But...
    Post by: SantaMonica, Sep 22, 2008 in forum: I made this!
  15. SantaMonica
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    Mega-Powerful Nitrate and Phosphate Remover Replaces Skimmer, Refugium, Everythin

    Geek: Yes Av8: It's almost ready to operate by itself. Matter of fact I'm trying to find a home for the bucket. The acrylic lights are 1.5" from the...
    Post by: SantaMonica, Sep 21, 2008 in forum: I made this!
  16. SantaMonica
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    Mega-Powerful Nitrate and Phosphate Remover Replaces Skimmer, Refugium, Everythin

    Reminder Of The Day: What Scrubbers Consume: Algae scrubbers consume INORGANIC nitrate and phosphate. These things are what your test kits read,...
    Post by: SantaMonica, Sep 21, 2008 in forum: I made this!
  17. SantaMonica
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    Mega-Powerful Nitrate and Phosphate Remover Replaces Skimmer, Refugium, Everythin

    Glad you are getting your first tank, and that you want to try a scrubber. You have about 200 gal, so 200 square inches should do: 10 X 20, or 14 X...
    Post by: SantaMonica, Sep 20, 2008 in forum: I made this!
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    Mega-Powerful Nitrate and Phosphate Remover Replaces Skimmer, Refugium, Everythin

    Here are some interesting technical points taken out of the current issues of Advanced Aquarist: Advanced Aquarist's Online Magazine - Feature...
    Post by: SantaMonica, Sep 20, 2008 in forum: I made this!
  19. SantaMonica
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    Mega-Powerful Nitrate and Phosphate Remover Replaces Skimmer, Refugium, Everythin

    Well you need to take care of the fish first, of course. You did not add any chemicals to your system when you added your screen (as long as you...
    Post by: SantaMonica, Sep 19, 2008 in forum: I made this!
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    Mega-Powerful Nitrate and Phosphate Remover Replaces Skimmer, Refugium, Everythin

    jski711 on the RS site says his scrubber fixed up his pH: "my ph was dropping too low because i wasn't running my skimmer. the skimmer would help...
    Post by: SantaMonica, Sep 18, 2008 in forum: I made this!
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