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  1. Mr. Bill
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    Sand vs. Crushed Coral

    Absolutely, yes. My apologies for misunderstanding your statement about adding coral. FWIW, you can still find that myth posted on self-proclaimed...
    Post by: Mr. Bill, May 28, 2012 in forum: Sand
  2. Mr. Bill
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    Skimmer working properly?

    +1 Foam fractionating requires saltwater to create foam, not just bubbles.
    Post by: Mr. Bill, May 28, 2012 in forum: Protein Skimmers
  3. Mr. Bill
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    i am using internal filter >>> ceramic+fiber+carbon ???

    I'd suggest removing it. Mechanical filters require more maintenance with saltwater, and I think you will find an internal unit like that to be more...
    Post by: Mr. Bill, May 28, 2012 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
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    can i put seahorse in fish only tank ?

    +1 They most likely won't survive. Seahorses need special care, including the feeding regimen, that cannot be provided properly in a community fish...
    Post by: Mr. Bill, May 28, 2012 in forum: Tropical Fish
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    having some cuc issues

    Keep in mind, most crabs (including hermits) are omnivores. While they do eat some algae, they will also need some meaty foods, as well. That's one...
    Post by: Mr. Bill, May 28, 2012 in forum: Inverts
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    can i put seahorse in fish only tank ?

    Seahorses should be in a species tank as they do not compete well for food, especially against fish.
    Post by: Mr. Bill, May 28, 2012 in forum: Tropical Fish
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    Sand vs. Crushed Coral

    FYI, I have a perfectly healthy reef using not only CC, but also a UGF. The old myth that one can't keep live rock or coral is just that--- a myth....
    Post by: Mr. Bill, May 28, 2012 in forum: Sand
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    Blennies and Gobies

    AFAIK, the YWG and Lawnmower Blenny should get along; however, the blenny is a herbivore, so if you don't have sufficient algae growth, it will need...
    Post by: Mr. Bill, May 27, 2012 in forum: Tropical Fish
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    Caulerpa vs Chaeto Macro Algae

    The big problem with Caulerpa is that it has a tendency to eventually "go sexual", which can lead to total disaster in the confined space of an...
    Post by: Mr. Bill, May 27, 2012 in forum: Refugium
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    having some cuc issues

    Turbo snails can be fairly short-lived in the common SW aquarium, as many come from cooler waters and the tropical conditions of our tanks is too...
    Post by: Mr. Bill, May 27, 2012 in forum: Inverts
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    Softies hurting...result of biopellets this quickly?

    +1 1.021 is only good for FO tanks. A reef should be maintained at 1.024 - 1.026 for the long-term health and survivability of corals and inverts.
    Post by: Mr. Bill, May 26, 2012 in forum: Coral
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    finger leather?

    +2 Perfectly healthy, just needs time to adjust to your tank and lighting. If it was shipped, it may take a few days to fully recover and acclimate.
    Post by: Mr. Bill, May 26, 2012 in forum: Soft Corals
  13. Mr. Bill
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    Will I go into a mini cycle if...

    You do not need to remove the crushed coral. Occasional vacuuming while removing water for a water change will keep it clean. IMOPE, detritus also...
    Post by: Mr. Bill, May 26, 2012 in forum: New To The Hobby
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    Seasonal Light Hours

    +1 Most reefs are on or very near the equator, so they see very little (if any) change in the length of day between seasons.
    Post by: Mr. Bill, May 26, 2012 in forum: Reef Lighting
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    My lights finally arrived! Pictures and a review of the Taotronics LED

    Looking great, Bro! You just might have me sold on LED sooner than I planned. :)
    Post by: Mr. Bill, May 26, 2012 in forum: LED Aquarium Lighting
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    Sand vs. Crushed Coral

    Adding the live rock will help speed the cycle, as it is populated with the nitrifying bacteria, so you don't have to wait for it to develop. Adding...
    Post by: Mr. Bill, May 25, 2012 in forum: Sand
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    How much is too much?

    Umm, the surface area of your tank (and sump, if applied) is the limit to your interface for gas exchange. All the circulation in the world cannot...
    Post by: Mr. Bill, May 24, 2012 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    I Don't Want Sand. I dont Want Clear Bottom. What else?

    +1 Absolutely! That's exactly why I went back to the UGF with CC in my new tank. The UGF provides continuous circulation throughout the substrate,...
    Post by: Mr. Bill, May 24, 2012 in forum: Sand
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    Reef safe stars

    Here's a bump for your thread... :) Starfish16 has had a red Fromia sea star in her reef tank for quite a while, now. AFAIK, it's still doing well...
    Post by: Mr. Bill, May 24, 2012 in forum: Inverts
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    just wondering what to do?

    +1 Your nitrifying bacteria are living organisms too, and will die off rather quickly without a food supply, which will cause your tank to cycle...
    Post by: Mr. Bill, May 24, 2012 in forum: New To The Hobby
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