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    Stand alone Fug

    The easiest and most functional would be #1- T off the overflow. Add a valve on the fuge side to regulate flow, then set up an overflow from the fuge...
    Post by: Mr. Bill, Mar 2, 2013 in forum: Refugium
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    Bioball debate

    Pros: 1) In a fish-only system without live rock, bio-balls provide a large surface area for nitrifying bacteria. 2) When used in a wet/dry...
    Post by: Mr. Bill, Mar 2, 2013 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
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    Help with mushrooms

    I agree, you must use a quality supplement and test kit, and as James pointed out in his first post, only raise the level to that of NSW; an overdose...
    Post by: Mr. Bill, Mar 2, 2013 in forum: Soft Corals
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    Help with mushrooms

    No doubt many corals have bleached or died from "light shock" (aka "light inhibition"), and that there are other variables involved as some simply do...
    Post by: Mr. Bill, Mar 1, 2013 in forum: Soft Corals
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    Help with mushrooms

    Agreed with all the above. 4 T5HO is enough light for SPS corals and clams. Mushrooms, OTOH, prefer much lower intensity. FWIW, I'm running a 2x24...
    Post by: Mr. Bill, Feb 28, 2013 in forum: Soft Corals
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    Cuc

    I hope you're right... that would make one I know that may use common sense. Most online outlets I visit list their cleaner packs based on tank size...
    Post by: Mr. Bill, Feb 28, 2013 in forum: New To The Hobby
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    Leds flashed then quit?

    Sorry I can't help, but here's a bump for your thread. Hopefully someone from the evening crowd can provide some assistance. :)
    Post by: Mr. Bill, Feb 28, 2013 in forum: LED Aquarium Lighting
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    Mechanical filter yay or nay?

    +1 110% I do run a HOB filter (Whisper 60) on my 29g system, but without the pads. It's used mainly for surface agitation and a place to hang media...
    Post by: Mr. Bill, Feb 28, 2013 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
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    Cuc

    Personally, I disagree wholeheartedly with using tank size to determine the CuC. Snails, hermits, etc are also living organisms that have their own...
    Post by: Mr. Bill, Feb 28, 2013 in forum: New To The Hobby
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    Did heat kill the Coralline?

    No, 90F won't kill coralline- it's that warm on many natural reefs. Failing to properly acclimate and changes in lighting can, although there's...
    Post by: Mr. Bill, Feb 28, 2013 in forum: Live Rock
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    Did my first test today..

    +1 Also, Coral Pro, Reef Crystals, and other reef-grade salt mixes have higher levels than NSW to allow for usage by corals. What are the exact...
    Post by: Mr. Bill, Feb 27, 2013 in forum: Water Chemistry
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    Crab only tank?

    I wouldn't trust a SL with anything that moves... I've had them before, and too many fish, crabs and shrimp mysteriously vanished while they were in...
    Post by: Mr. Bill, Feb 27, 2013 in forum: Inverts
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    Crab only tank?

    Sally Lightfoot crabs are very active and interesting and should do well in that setting. They just can't be trusted around fish or other...
    Post by: Mr. Bill, Feb 27, 2013 in forum: Inverts
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    does salt go bad

    It's my understanding that calcium (and possibly other elements) won't rehydrate once they've been hydrated and then dried. Red Sea Coral Pro starts...
    Post by: Mr. Bill, Feb 27, 2013 in forum: Water Chemistry
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    Mr. Bill's Budget 29H Reef Tank- New Pics on Page 18

    Thank you, Chris. Honestly, no. Softies don't really use any measurable amount of the main three, and trace elements are difficult at best to test....
    Post by: Mr. Bill, Feb 26, 2013 in forum: Show Off Your Fish Tanks!
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    Mr. Bill's Budget 29H Reef Tank- New Pics on Page 18

    Yep, and I'll never own another emerald crab... that's 3 out of 3 that have killed sessile inverts and started chasing fish in one of my tanks. On...
    Post by: Mr. Bill, Feb 26, 2013 in forum: Show Off Your Fish Tanks!
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    Mr. Bill's Budget 29H Reef Tank- New Pics on Page 18

    Thank you, Ryan. Did have one little incident with him-- you were right, he did kill my emerald crabs, but not until after they killed both of my...
    Post by: Mr. Bill, Feb 25, 2013 in forum: Show Off Your Fish Tanks!
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    Mr. Bill's Budget 29H Reef Tank- New Pics on Page 18

    Thank you, Cheryl. Coralline is coming along. It's a little slow, but then again I use IO salt mix with no dosing. Love my damsels, too. They're...
    Post by: Mr. Bill, Feb 25, 2013 in forum: Show Off Your Fish Tanks!
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    John's 75 planted new plant photo 4-20-13

    That tank is so beautiful, John... I'm in awe every time I see it.
    Post by: Mr. Bill, Feb 25, 2013 in forum: The Planted Tank
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    Mr. Bill's Budget 29H Reef Tank- New Pics on Page 18

    Thank you, John.
    Post by: Mr. Bill, Feb 25, 2013 in forum: Show Off Your Fish Tanks!
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