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  1. Mr. Bill
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    algae

    IMOPE, when crud builds up inside the cone/reaction chamber, it begins releasing more DOCs than what the skimmer can remove which ultimately fuels...
    Post by: Mr. Bill, Jun 21, 2013 in forum: Algae
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    t5 bulbs

    Agreed, you should cut back on the lighting. However, algae needs more than just light; you need to find and correct the source of your nutrients,...
    Post by: Mr. Bill, Jun 21, 2013 in forum: T5 Aquarium Lighting
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    Tank cycling question

    Agree the sump will help. It would also benefit the sump to be plumbed in and running during the cycle. As for the canister, I'd recommend ditching...
    Post by: Mr. Bill, Jun 20, 2013 in forum: New To The Hobby
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    Fish question

    I've personally seen a Picaso mixed with large Angels, Tangs, and other Triggers before without any problems at all. From what I've read and heard...
    Post by: Mr. Bill, Jun 18, 2013 in forum: Tropical Fish
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    Food for fish

    I feed Ocean Nutrition Prime Reef and Formula One flakes. My fish love it, and they stay colorful, plump, active, and healthy. BTW, I also do not...
    Post by: Mr. Bill, Jun 18, 2013 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    How often?

    +1 You only need to feed what your fish can eat in about 2 minutes each feeding. Also, your light schedule can be set to allow for proper care and...
    Post by: Mr. Bill, Jun 18, 2013 in forum: Tropical Fish
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    What's wrong with my skimmer?

    Looked to me like you had plenty of bubbles, but I may be wrong. Did you clean the new plumbing before installing? Residual manufacturing chemicals...
    Post by: Mr. Bill, Jun 16, 2013 in forum: Protein Skimmers
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    When inverts attack!

    LOL :) I've said this many times before, and I still feel the same- the natural reef is not the peaceful haven we try to create in our little glass...
    Post by: Mr. Bill, Jun 16, 2013 in forum: Inverts
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    Vinegar Dosing Question

    With the mods, I believe it should work a lot better. I really didn't have much issue with mine pulling crud out of my tank. My problems were: 1) It...
    Post by: Mr. Bill, Jun 16, 2013 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    True Rose Bubble Anemone

    As implicated in this thread, there's never any guarantee; however, since it is moving around, sounds like it has a good chance of surviving. Just...
    Post by: Mr. Bill, Jun 15, 2013 in forum: Inverts
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    Anemone Sucked into Fan

    Glad to hear it's moving around. That's always a good sign. I wouldn't try to move it. If it gets near the edge of the colander, you might try...
    Post by: Mr. Bill, Jun 15, 2013 in forum: ASAP
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    Vinegar Dosing Question

    True, you can continue but lower the dosage slightly. If you want to stop, wean the tank slowly and keep a close eye on nutrient levels. With...
    Post by: Mr. Bill, Jun 15, 2013 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    Anemone Sucked into Fan

    Lots of good advice, here. IMOPE, nems are fairly durable under the right conditions. FWIW, I, too, had a RBTA that went into a powerhead. Mine was...
    Post by: Mr. Bill, Jun 15, 2013 in forum: ASAP
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    Oh Crap

    Yep, we all know how that works. :D Congratulations!
    Post by: Mr. Bill, Jun 15, 2013 in forum: The Bucket
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    New Crab

    You're quite welcome. :)
    Post by: Mr. Bill, Jun 15, 2013 in forum: ID This!
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    Please help

    +1 to all the above. Great idea, OFK. ;) Not too much at all. That's only 28.8x-- Good for soft and LPS corals; most SPS species would need much...
    Post by: Mr. Bill, Jun 15, 2013 in forum: Algae
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    Newbie here needing help

    First, any light will work for a FOWLR setup. Some don't use supplemental lighting at all; it depends on how bright the room gets during the day....
    Post by: Mr. Bill, Jun 15, 2013 in forum: Reef Lighting
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    New Crab

    The Scarlet Reef Hermit has yellow eye stalks and smooth legs; the Red-Leg, OTOH, has red eye stalks and lighter bumps on it's legs and claws.
    Post by: Mr. Bill, Jun 15, 2013 in forum: ID This!
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    Cleaner Wrasse

    Great to hear. Congratulations and good luck! :)
    Post by: Mr. Bill, Jun 15, 2013 in forum: Tropical Fish
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    Help me get ready for SPS - 3 Big problems.

    I, too, would prefer to use only what's made for aquariums. That's one of the main reasons for failure for new LED owners. Some start around 20%...
    Post by: Mr. Bill, Jun 15, 2013 in forum: SPS Corals
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