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over the last two months my tank has been over run with hair algea. no matter what i tried nothing fixed it and only seemed to make it worse. i...
i would say that the bio balls are not your main cause on this as if they are maintained correctly they serve there purpose greatly. i would say...
http://www.3reef.com/forums/general-reef-topics/bio-balls-good-bad-35050.html i would read this thread before doing anything.
I would say relax you could have some die off in the tank. Just keep an eye on things and let it run its course.
one thing that i noticed in my tank is when i switched from 20 k to 14 k my growth was greatly increased. however for this i lost the great color...
what size sea swirls are you using as well as what return pump if you dont mind me asking
I am looking at making some changes to my tank and wondering if anyone has used sea swirls on their tank (or currently use), and what their opinions...
The concern that i would have is that you have to be there to notive the tank temp rising and place the frozen jugs in the tank. If temperature is a...
Did some major cleaning in the tank this weekend and added a few items. I have also noticed that my clowns are now hosting in the BTA so that is...
I may be worng but i would say no since it is a gradual raise and lower it isnt like the tank it going from 75 to 80 in minutes it takes a while for...
Update It has been a while since I updated anything since setting this up. In the last few months I moved houses and did so with out a loss of...
you link didnt show however in my opinion i would not worry about a 3 degree temp swing mine does that if not more on a daily basis
johns aquariums has come a long way since he took it over and i also use petco in mentor or salty critter in vermillion. however me and my reef...
greeting fellow ne ohio'er. there are a few of us in the bulla area if you need help or advice that would be willing to help. what lfs are you...
I believe that you would want to run the phosban followed by the carbon. As for carbon i just go to my local walmart and get my carbon from there...
the link you posted said that the skimmer is good on up to a 120l tank. i personally prefer to use a skimmer rated for at least double my total...
about a month ago i moved houses (needed an upgrade). the process that i used was very simple after emptying the tank i scooped out all the sand...
this has been a good read
Matt, I am wondering how that ATO is working for you and if you have noticed any issues with it as I am in the market for a reliable one.
i probably will i would also recommend some heavy water changes also
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