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  1. Mr. Bill
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    GHA breakout dying. nitrates at 40!

    +2 Don't know what you did to kill the algae, but: 1- the dying algae is no longer feeding on nitrates. 2- the dying algae is now releasing the...
    Post by: Mr. Bill, Sep 27, 2013 in forum: Algae
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    Do you sock it or skim it?

    Neither one. I use GAC to help lower DOCs and let nature take it's course. :D Some particulates can crash the foam head in your skimmer,...
    Post by: Mr. Bill, Sep 26, 2013 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    Keeping refugium/sump level with display tank?

    Actually, the early HOB power filters relied on a U-tube to siphon water into the filter box; the pump then pumped it back into the DT once it passed...
    Post by: Mr. Bill, Sep 25, 2013 in forum: Refugium
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    Ammonia still rising! :(

    +1 Also, too many unasked questions, here... What killed your corals? Did you remove them when you realized they were dead? When did you notice the...
    Post by: Mr. Bill, Sep 24, 2013 in forum: ASAP
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    toad stool not opening????

    Yes, it should be fine. FWIW, mine took a month to fully open.
    Post by: Mr. Bill, Sep 24, 2013 in forum: ID This!
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    blue ribbon eel.

    Beautiful fish. Congratulations and good luck! Here's one site I hope will help. :) Blue Ribbon Eel Care Sheet | Critter Hub
    Post by: Mr. Bill, Sep 23, 2013 in forum: Tropical Fish
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    Slowly Dropping pH, Calcium & Alkalinity Levels.

    +1 Stony corals utilize those elements to build their skeleton.
    Post by: Mr. Bill, Sep 23, 2013 in forum: Water Chemistry
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    I need a simple Sump/Refugium setup

    You will still need an overflow to maintain the DT water level. Not sure on the price difference between in-tank and HOB, though. You can still use...
    Post by: Mr. Bill, Sep 22, 2013 in forum: Refugium
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    Brain Showing Skeleton!?!?!

    I know this is an old thread, but for future reference for anyone else who stumbles upon it, if those two corals are as close as they appear, the one...
    Post by: Mr. Bill, Sep 22, 2013 in forum: LPS Corals
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    Is my Anthias hunting?

    In the wild, the Lyretail Anthias feeds mainly on zooplankton, so hunting pods, etc is perfectly normal. As long as he's getting a varied diet and...
    Post by: Mr. Bill, Sep 22, 2013 in forum: Tropical Fish
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    Dry rock question

    Agreed. I've added new dry rock to systems plenty of times with no issues. Just a simple rinse to remove dust is all they need.
    Post by: Mr. Bill, Sep 22, 2013 in forum: Live Rock
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    Another cycling question....

    Agreed- I, too, prefer the shrimp method. Raising the ammonia too high too quickly can stall the cycle; attempting to maintain a certain level will...
    Post by: Mr. Bill, Sep 22, 2013 in forum: New To The Hobby
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    Urgent Help! LSP looking like death

    +2 Looks pretty normal to me.
    Post by: Mr. Bill, Sep 21, 2013 in forum: ASAP
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    John's 75 Last picture

    That tells me you'll be starting a new tank sooner than you think. Maybe something smaller and less demanding, but you'll have one (Been here, done...
    Post by: Mr. Bill, Sep 20, 2013 in forum: Show Off Your Fish Tanks!
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    What is floating in my tank?

    Most likely pods. Are they tiny and white? Pods are harmless and provide a live food source for many fish, corals, and inverts. A pic would...
    Post by: Mr. Bill, Sep 20, 2013 in forum: Fish Disease
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    John's 75 Last picture

    Hope everything survives the move. Sure am gonna miss your updates, though. Almost in shock that your giving up all your tanks...
    Post by: Mr. Bill, Sep 19, 2013 in forum: Show Off Your Fish Tanks!
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    Sand filter

    Always assume the possibility of starting a cycle and/or crashing your tank by "stirring it up a bit". I've seen it happen to too many systems when...
    Post by: Mr. Bill, Sep 19, 2013 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
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    Green & White Sticks on Live Rock

    You're quite welcome, and cheers to you, as well. :beer: Just a tip: While it is harmless, it will continue to spread. You may need to control the...
    Post by: Mr. Bill, Sep 18, 2013 in forum: ID This!
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    Common Cleaner Wrasse – Should he stay or should he go?

    What exactly are you feeding him? Over-aggression or other odd behaviors can be a sign that something is missing from his dietary needs. FWIW, I feed...
    Post by: Mr. Bill, Sep 18, 2013 in forum: Tropical Fish
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    Filter help

    Agree it could be done, but I'd recommend a media reactor over a canister. Both the UV sterilizer and the carbon would work better with the lower...
    Post by: Mr. Bill, Sep 17, 2013 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
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