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It wasn't too long ago that 6500K was the standard Reef lighting for Corals. It wasn't until about 3 years ago I stopped using 6500K in my SPS tank....
I've always liked this one [IMG] Found at Canadian Tire
Why not just use Aquarium heaters? You could get a Finnex Heater controller for $30 then very inexpensive heaters for another $30 (500W)
RG, I've lived with similar issues in the past and even without a controller I never found the effluent of my CA reactor effected my over tank PH....
The Problem with low spectrum (below 6500K) is that they have no benefit to coral as the coral can not use that Kelvin to grow. You end up feeding...
My Guess is Codium sp. Algae J
Bump.
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There are millions of crab species out there so a 100% ID is next to impossible. But a good rule of thumb is. If the claws are pointy that is Bad,...
Brains or Acans will add a punch of colour. But with your tank so new and so many fish added so fast I would give it some time for everything to...
I suspect the addition of those lights increased the potential to grow algae. This algae will consume nitrates J
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No it's a bad crab. best to banish it to your sump or fug J
I've always just shortened the photo period. Only ecause it's a pain to rig something up to raise and lower the lights. I would think your friends...
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You can have a hang over the back Skimmer. but there is little need for a filter J
Your Tank whether it's cycled or not has coral and fish in it. You should now treat it as if it is cycled 100%. With 10 Nitrates your not in any...
How about a Bubble king 200 External Royal Exclusiv Bubble King Super Marine 200 Internal Protein Skimmer You can run it in your stand without a...
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