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There is part of your problem, that stuff is full of PO4's. You have just been adding a little at a time until you crossed the line for a algae farm.
Boy now I bet my kids would like that one.
What do you feed and how often?
Turn the pumps off and leave them off for about 2.5 to 3 hours. I also picked up you two finch feeders today that I will give to Jim at work this...
I run carbon 24/7 in a PM reverse substrate reactor changing it out every 4 to 5 wks. I can tell by the look of my elegance if it is time to change...
When I feed or stick my hands in the tank my skimmer seems to flat line a bit and doesn't produce much skim mate.
You need to seed for coralline to help the tank get started after nuking all the rock, try not to cut corners on this type of cycle.
It's about time :) Looks wonderful Kas.
Depends on the type of corals you want to keep. Mushroom and easy stuff like that then the T5's will do but if your up for the challange of SPS then...
+2 on the TDS check. I just added a second DI to my Typhoon III because our water around here is so bad.
This is mine with a flashlight behind the collection cup, talk about thick [IMG]
Looks like someone from "That 70's Show" :)
I have a Naso, Hippo and Blue Tang in the same tank and if I had my choice I would get rid of the Blue Tang as it is aggressive. The Blonde Naso is...
Well it's tomorrow and I still see no pics. :) What do I have to do ride 3 1/2 hrs to see it. :(
You won't need the algae in the fuge until the tank is about 6 months old as there will be no nutrients to feed the algae yet. Also there is no need...
Where is the pics of the light on. I know they are because Jim told me he mounted them.
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Way to go on your build, tank looks like it will give you many years of enjoyment :)
Heck I was waiting for a big BOOM at the end. :) Roger will help the cat out of it's misery with a 12 gauge.
You spent about a year in the fish store. :) Thanks! Even offered to let you ride the extra Harley in the garage but you keep coming up with...
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