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Yes. Egg crate sure tends to accumulate algae, it seems even when there is no algae elsewhere
The Mag is very important, if it's off. With regular WC's, it should be good too. HOw big is the DT?
What to you keep in your tank? Unless heavy in sps, you should be fine. What is the Mag? PS- those API tests will read 0 for phos, nitrates, and...
MIndy, Sorry for your loss. Things will be OK. You'll get it figured out and it will be even better. I'm currently battling Acro pests- that are...
** OK, re-do 7 day update; I looked again, closer, with the ATS lights off (mid day) It IS a little thicker growth, and it's GREEN! I guess even...
Actually, both sides are growing about the same at day 7 But the Led's are much darker growth, even when I shine the white light on it. Didn't SM...
OK, 7 day update: ** it seems the 3 x 100W equivalent 2700K CFL bulbs are initially growing slightly more green algae than the LED's! I"ll keep...
May not be so good, Right, I"m going to put the plastic in contact with the water, and the foil outside to help hold it. Thanks
This is -Todd here,= Yesterday, I thought it was a good idea to use alum. foil as a splash guard on the top edge of my ATS. Water runs by about 3/4"...
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That looks like a Salifert, and if so, it's LOW Mag. When the mag is low, the Ca, and Alk are usually thrown off too. I use Kent Marine Salt-...
This is a controlled experiemnt. LED growth vs CFL. Well, I pulled the trigger and bought 2 x 30 W Grow Light LEDs. ** The lights I got were NOT...
Too big to dip? I hacked out two huge stag acro colonies, broke them up some, and dipped them. NOt sure if I dipped too long or too strong, but one...
I use it. My methods are as involved as yours. However, I think this looks/sounds like a great protocol, and one that is very close/same to ones I've...
After some research, I went with the 30W LED's off ebay that others are having great reviews on. They should be here in 3 days. I'm going to leave...
Hi Sam, I think reefing is a great hobby, and at times provides for selling orf gtrading coral to re-coup some money, or make it more affordable....
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Nice FTS!
Nice Vid, DT's looking fantastic Wayne!
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