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    Nitrates won't go down

    Crushed coral substrates have been known to be nitrate producers because lots of stuff gets stuck down in there. Vacuuming it is probably a good...
    Post by: Screwtape, May 17, 2009 in forum: Water Chemistry
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    Carbon placement

    I like the skimmer output idea as long as it isn't hampering the flow of water out of the skimmer itself. Carbon after the skimmer makes the most...
    Post by: Screwtape, May 17, 2009 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
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    Nitrates won't go down

    Doublecheck your nitrate kit though for sure with another brand or at an LFS. What sort of substrate do you have? Maybe that needs to be cleaned as...
    Post by: Screwtape, May 17, 2009 in forum: Water Chemistry
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    Carpet surfing!!!

    If you have a hood why not just use egg crate or screen to block off all the gaps in the hood so you're not putting something between the lights and...
    Post by: Screwtape, May 17, 2009 in forum: Tropical Fish
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    overflow noise

    +1 I think this is the best way to silence a back-drilled overflow. Here's a picture that might help that I found on another site, although just...
    Post by: Screwtape, May 16, 2009 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    Crazy Buyer Man

    I know what you mean, but I would try and get it dialed in a bit more before going out and spending hundreds more dollars. It might take a little bit...
    Post by: Screwtape, May 16, 2009 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    Spray Bar or no?

    I didn't vote because it might depend entirely on the implementation of both. I don't really see the benefit of a spray bar generally unless you...
    Post by: Screwtape, May 16, 2009 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    Help! Question regarding overflow box assembly.

    Not that you should wait for a power outage to find out how the box handles it. :) Turn off the power to everything all at once and test it so...
    Post by: Screwtape, May 16, 2009 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
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    Piecing together my tank, need help on lighting

    I agree, no-name brands are probably more risk than they're worth IMO. Saving a few dollars now only to find out they have poor reflectors or poor...
    Post by: Screwtape, May 16, 2009 in forum: Reef Lighting
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    Piecing together my tank, need a little help

    You could try giving Saltwater Empire a call if you haven't already, they usually have pretty good deals on tank/stand combos in the area. I think...
    Post by: Screwtape, May 16, 2009 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    finding appendages can anyone help

    Your crab is probably molting, all crabs do that, shedding their exoskeleton as they grow. Good luck with your clown!
    Post by: Screwtape, May 15, 2009 in forum: ASAP
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    Tiny Bubbles.. In My Tank, Makes Me Feel..

    Maybe dinoflagellates? http://www.3reef.com/forums/algae/dinoflagellates-chrysophytes-62546.html
    Post by: Screwtape, May 15, 2009 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    pH keeps dropping

    Low alkalinity and poor ventilation/high CO2 levels in the room. Low pH: Causes and Cures by Randy Holmes-Farley - Reefkeeping.com
    Post by: Screwtape, May 15, 2009 in forum: Water Chemistry
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    UVB rays bad for tank/fish?

    Probably, depends how far away from the light it is though. Torches don't need a lot but they do need some. :)
    Post by: Screwtape, May 15, 2009 in forum: ASAP
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    What eats tube worms????

    Is there a problem with them taking over the rock really? They don't sting anything, and I'm pretty sure any coral will just overtake them if it...
    Post by: Screwtape, May 14, 2009 in forum: ID This!
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    New corals

    Here are my guesses 1. Green star polyps 2. Maybe Montipora Digitata, kind of hard to tell 3. Montipora Capricornis or possibly some form of...
    Post by: Screwtape, May 14, 2009 in forum: ID This!
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    Identification please?

    Impossible to tell but here's more information than you probably want. :) GreenAlg
    Post by: Screwtape, May 14, 2009 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    UVB rays bad for tank/fish?

    If your tank is healthy and established I would just get a new fixture/bulb whatever ASAP. Most coral can go a day or two without lights no problem....
    Post by: Screwtape, May 14, 2009 in forum: ASAP
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    Brittle starfish

    I'm no brittle star expert but maybe make sure it's getting enough food, target feed it a pellet or two or a couple mysis or something.
    Post by: Screwtape, May 14, 2009 in forum: New To The Hobby
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    New skimmer

    On my new system I'm planning on sitting on the fence. I'm going to not run the skimmer for the first couple weeks and turn it on to help get things...
    Post by: Screwtape, May 14, 2009 in forum: New To The Hobby
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