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    Night Action

    When you use a flashlight, try to put a red filter over the front of it, like a thin piece of plastic. Marine animals are less senistive to red...
    Post by: tigermike74, Aug 7, 2009 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    ph low

    Any pH buffer made for marine tanks will bring up your pH for a short period of time. Those new to this hobby (me included way back when) are guilty...
    Post by: tigermike74, Aug 7, 2009 in forum: ASAP
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    ph low

    That means it's still going through a cycle and not stable yet. There is decay in the tank. Don't do a waterchange or anything, let your bacterial...
    Post by: tigermike74, Aug 7, 2009 in forum: ASAP
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    Filter leak

    Is it on carpet or wood? If it's on carpet, the weight of the tank will dissipate the water away from the stand, this has happened to me way more...
    Post by: tigermike74, Aug 7, 2009 in forum: ASAP
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    painting aquarium hood

    You are welcome. :)
    Post by: tigermike74, Aug 6, 2009 in forum: I made this!
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    ph low

    pH additives only mask the problem. After adding it, you will find your pH will drop within the next day. Low pH means more acidic water, generally...
    Post by: tigermike74, Aug 6, 2009 in forum: ASAP
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    Corals Receding Help

    Get your pH up into the normal 8.0+ zone. Falling below 8.0 is more acidic water, which is probably the big cause of it, assuming no other problems...
    Post by: tigermike74, Aug 6, 2009 in forum: ASAP
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    Adding silicon to baffles... question!

    I used a long tube. I think it was 1/4" or something like that. I obviously couldn't smooth it out to make it look nice, but it worked.
    Post by: tigermike74, Aug 6, 2009 in forum: I made this!
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    painting aquarium hood

    Use a water sealer on the inside. If you just paint the outside of the hood, it will minimize the chances of contamination.
    Post by: tigermike74, Aug 6, 2009 in forum: I made this!
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    what brand of water pump?

    You could go with the Ferrari model, the Red Dragon pumps. :drool: Red Dragon Pumps
    Post by: tigermike74, Aug 6, 2009 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
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    Is the AquaController Apex System Worth It?

    I also use a Jr. and love it. You can program it right from the front panel. It takes away all the headaches of timers, guessing what the pH is in...
    Post by: tigermike74, Aug 6, 2009 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    HELP ... Levels to high

    You are going through another cycle since you are showing a heavy concentration of nitrites. Either something in your tank died, or there is a big...
    Post by: tigermike74, Aug 6, 2009 in forum: ASAP
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    All fish dying, Need Help!!!!!!!

    Ich is always in a system, you never get rid of it. When the fish are healthy, they will suppress it from showing. When they are stressed, that's...
    Post by: tigermike74, Aug 4, 2009 in forum: Diseases
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    poorly cow fish - peeling skin?

    Are you feeding him mysis? Try soaking his food in garlic and selcon to boost his immune system. A box fish holds very potent toxins that can ruin...
    Post by: tigermike74, Aug 4, 2009 in forum: Diseases
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    Whats your skimmer smell like???

    I put carbon in my cup, it doesn't smell. :P
    Post by: tigermike74, Aug 4, 2009 in forum: Protein Skimmers
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    bubbles are in the wrong spot

    I knew it, stupid little buggers do it all the time! I had one block up my Bak-Pak too, glad you found the problem! I wouldn't have expected it to...
    Post by: tigermike74, Aug 4, 2009 in forum: Protein Skimmers
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    I'm a cone head.

    Looks good, and you should be getting about double the performance now. Just curious, what was the blemish on this unit?
    Post by: tigermike74, Aug 4, 2009 in forum: Protein Skimmers
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    My Fuge Plans.. suggestions?

    Looks good. Remember to wipe off any salt creep off the fuge light too. :)
    Post by: tigermike74, Aug 4, 2009 in forum: I made this!
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    193 gallon plywood build thread

    That's awesome man, you covered every base! I can't wait to see it completed! :clapping:
    Post by: tigermike74, Aug 4, 2009 in forum: I made this!
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    what is wrong with my BTA?

    You can also cut the amount of time you have the light on to help it adjust. If your lights will allow, you can remove 2 of the bulbs after a short...
    Post by: tigermike74, Aug 4, 2009 in forum: ASAP
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