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  1. invert phil
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    Yet another Cheato Idea

    Its a good idea, but seems a bit too small scale, I don't think the underwater light would provide enough light for the chaeto to grow well, your...
    Post by: invert phil, Dec 4, 2009 in forum: Algae
  2. invert phil
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    Using 100g water container for Sump

    They look fine to me, a sump can be any container that holds water. Most people go with a glass or acrylic sump, but if it is hidden then it doesn't...
    Post by: invert phil, Dec 4, 2009 in forum: General Reef Topics
  3. invert phil
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    so what is this? algae?

    Yup, would have arrived on live rock, either as small sponges or gemmules (sponge larvae)
    Post by: invert phil, Dec 4, 2009 in forum: ID This!
  4. invert phil
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    so what is this? algae?

    scypha sponges aka pineapple sponges, they are quite common and feed mostly on dead bacteria, they are good for your tank.
    Post by: invert phil, Dec 4, 2009 in forum: ID This!
  5. invert phil
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    Touch Tank Ideas

    A cleaner wrasse would need other fish in the tank to clean and to make sure it stays well fed.
    Post by: invert phil, Dec 1, 2009 in forum: General Reef Topics
  6. invert phil
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    20 gallon tank

    I agree bigger is better if you can afford it, plus sand looks much more natural for a tropical reef environment.
    Post by: invert phil, Dec 1, 2009 in forum: General Reef Topics
  7. invert phil
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    20 gallon tank

    Live sand is better when initially setting up your tank as it contains bacteria strains (usually in a dormant state or there will be the spores...
    Post by: invert phil, Dec 1, 2009 in forum: General Reef Topics
  8. invert phil
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    20 gallon tank

    It wouldn't cycle any faster if you use freshwater gravel. Aragonite sand is used in marine tanks for a few reasons, firstly it is very inert which...
    Post by: invert phil, Dec 1, 2009 in forum: General Reef Topics
  9. invert phil
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    Steve Wright's SPS takeover

    Nice SPS Steve, looking really good! :thumb_up:
    Post by: invert phil, Nov 29, 2009 in forum: Show Off Your Fish Tanks!
  10. invert phil
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    Effects Of Too Much Phytoplankton

    It could be too much organics from dieing algal cells, but more than likely bacterial contamination. Forgot to mention that I boiled my water in a...
    Post by: invert phil, Nov 29, 2009 in forum: General Reef Topics
  11. invert phil
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    What return pump do you have?

    I use a new jet NJ3000, I used to have an oceanrunner 2500 but after 12 months it accidently ran dry for a few days while I was away. The spindle...
    Post by: invert phil, Nov 27, 2009 in forum: Refugium
  12. invert phil
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    Effects Of Too Much Phytoplankton

    Yeah any plant pot NPK (nitrogen phosphate potassium) liquid fertiliser will work.
    Post by: invert phil, Nov 27, 2009 in forum: General Reef Topics
  13. invert phil
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    Effects Of Too Much Phytoplankton

    There are a lot of nutrients in the ocean, they normally end up in deeper water and then go through cycles in the temperate seas. This is why...
    Post by: invert phil, Nov 27, 2009 in forum: General Reef Topics
  14. invert phil
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    Would this be ill-advised?

    As long as the man made rock has been cured in freshwater to remove any leaching chemicals which would effect pH, then it will be fine to be placed...
    Post by: invert phil, Nov 26, 2009 in forum: Live Rock
  15. invert phil
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    gonna try vodka dosing

    I am still experimenting, I dose 2mL combination carbon in the morning and night into the reactor on my 80 gallon system. I started with 0.5mL in...
    Post by: invert phil, Nov 26, 2009 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    Effects Of Too Much Phytoplankton

    Yeah a liquid pot plant fertiliser like baby bio from a home depot store will work.
    Post by: invert phil, Nov 26, 2009 in forum: General Reef Topics
  17. invert phil
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    Effects Of Too Much Phytoplankton

    It was behind the wall next to the window, as close to the window as possible. Phyto needs nitrate, phosphate, potassium, a carbon source and...
    Post by: invert phil, Nov 24, 2009 in forum: General Reef Topics
  18. invert phil
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    Hydor Wavemaker 4 thoughts

    I wasn't sure about the hydor 4 with controller, I decided that if I was going to spend that much money I might as well pay a bit more and get the...
    Post by: invert phil, Nov 23, 2009 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    gonna try vodka dosing

    Have been dosing my tank with carbon sources and bacteria for 3 months now, have seen a lot of changes in my tank. My nitrate went from 30mg/L down...
    Post by: invert phil, Nov 23, 2009 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    Effects Of Too Much Phytoplankton

    Most corals feed on zooplankton and not on phyto, the phyto will feed pods/juvenile pods in your tank which is what your corals are likely to be...
    Post by: invert phil, Nov 23, 2009 in forum: General Reef Topics
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