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That won't be your last algae bloom so don't worry. It is a normal part of the tank establishing itself. I've had a few I'll tell ya. Hermits eat a...
I had a really bad outbreak last month. What I did was; added a extra powerhead for more flow, reduced my lighting period from 12 hours to 8, reduce...
Thanks! There's was a point where I wanted to use chems. I even bought some ;D , but didn't use them. I just robbed it of nutrients with water...
Brooklynella, Cryptocaryon (Marine Ich/White Spot Disease), and Oodinium effect fish only. Corals have their own set of diseases and parasites that...
Are you supplementing his hunger for algae with anything? I went out and got some green seaweed last night and my blenny paid it no mind. I've seen...
In my case, my fish didn't show any spots either. They just got really lethargic, stop eating and would just sit on the sand bottom in a corner of...
Are you sure that it's not Brooklynella or some other disease? I went through 2 clowns that did similar things in a same time period a few months...
I have a very similar setup as you. I'll try to answer your question as best as I can. I hope that helps. My sig details what's in my setup if your...
I was wondering the same thing. Switching from frozen to flakes is what I believe assisted me in getting rid of a really nasty cyano outbreak last...
I don't mean to hijack the thread, but what anomones are consider easy to keep/beginner species? I see tons Florida Condy's at several LFS here for...
Yes the pvc fittings are just to furnish the tank. It'll provide shelter for the inhabitant(s). I "think" you may be able to use plastic aquarium...
For quarantining fish, you will be fine. Do not use the live rock or sand in your QT though. I would use PVC pipe fittings. Also I would use a basic...
I'm no expert, but I think your lights are fine for just about anything except for most SPS and clams. Right now I currently have Xenia's, 2...
I WIN!!!! The cyano outbreak is about 95% dissipated. This stuff can be beat with patience. It look really bad at it's peak and I almost used...
Welcome to 3reef. Your tank sounds a lot like mines equipment wise (look at my sig for details). I don't think you're done cycling yet. Everyone's...
I've found that a daily dose of Amquel+ to help with a emergency QT. I read about using it for QT I think on saltwater.about.com. Be aware that if...
Seems a bit early for GHA. Are you using tap water?
You can probably get away with not having the De-Nitrate. I went months without and my nitrates hovered around 10-20ppm, which I personally think is...
I have the same filter. I use Chemi-Pure Elite. It takes care of the all the things regular carbon does plus it eliminates silicates and phosphates....
I use Chemi-Pure. It says it can last up to 6 months, but I change mine's at 4. No ill effects, only benefits.
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