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If you have algae you have phosphates that are too high. It doesn't matter if the test shows 0. The cheaper test kits only test high range...
Ways to lower nitrates, phosphates... Refugium with macroalgae. Algae turf scrubber. Water changes. Vodka(carbon) dosing. Chemical absorbers like...
Ok.. I see you don't have a PO4 yet .. Get one pronto. Phosphate is algaes favorite food. It is essentially fertilizer.
It's not a normal part of a new tank. It comes from nutrients being to high. Agreed with mocarski above. The first thing I would do is order a...
Nice.. Can't wait to see it up and running. Is this going to be a tank for display only?
Don't even consider PCs. Nuf said.
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Yeah, The Colors have really intensified lately. My Red Planet has mostly been kinda brown now it's really turning red again. I think low low...
Cali Tort.. Cali Tort picture by bpalme10 - Photobucket Red Planet:...
What's the word on the 20K?
I would love to try that 20k Radium but I have DE sockets :angry:
I would get a couple more chitons because some may not make it in the shipping. That's if you want one. I wouldn't order one if it's not something...
Keep us updated. Do you know what spectrum they are? I applaud the effort.
I don't think that tank is big enough to support a pod population for mandarins. You can raise pods separately in a bucket or another tank though....
I'll try to get some.. Lights have gone out for the night.
A month ago I was having issues: http://www.3reef.com/forums/coral/slow-coral-growth-73252.html Now I've changed a few things and I'm getting...
I sent you a PM with a great link to everything you need to know. I would read the whole thread before building.
No it does not need to go into a filter as long as you clean it once a week it will be fine. If you get any oily black/ brown stuff on the screen...
I have a lot of name brand corals .. That doesn't mean that they're better. My cheap pink mill had much nicer and brighter color than my expensive...
It's not cyano. Cyano wil blow off with a turkey baster and it's kinda stringy.
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