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Drs. Foster and Smith is talking about the next 4 weeks after the cycle is complete. That is one reason why it is a separate step. I had to read that...
Yeah, I got that. What I was asking though is why would you want to do a water change at all during a cycle? It's not like you are going to kill...
I see what you are saying. I really do, but why would you want to take the "food source" out and inhibit bacteria growth when you are trying to build...
I don't think that you need to use "live critters" to cycle with. I hear of many people using frozen shrimp to cycle with and pulling it out once is...
Looks very nice. :)
I see what you are saying. Yes the bacteria does colonize on surfaces, but I would argue that ammonia is dissolved in the water first before the...
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Looking good! :)
It sounds like you had some bad luck with bristle worms. But, I have to disagree with you. I have tons of them in my system, and have yet to have a...
I hate to say it, but it is up to you if you want a protein skimmer or not. They do help with filtration and can be very beneficial.
Now that is funny lol
3 stars now lol. I like you scaping.
I would hold off on the Puffer if you are wanting a reef. Other then that, you might want to order a CuC from John at reefcleaners.org. You can...
Looking great. I'm sure you're very happy with it. :)
Looking good.
I haven't decided what I'm going to do with it yet. I might make it a FW planted tank.
I haven't updated this thread since I've been home yet. I lost 2 clowns in one of the BC14's. My 2 year old thought the fish were hungry and dumped a...
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Not a problem. Sometimes you just have to think outside of the box lol
Looks like everything is growing out nicely and filling in. This is just an amazing tank. I love seeing pics of it.
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