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  1. m2434
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    skimmer vs carbon

    What sized tank, what is the bioload and how much carbon? Generally carbon removes much of the same stuff as a skimmer, but does so more effectively...
    Post by: m2434, Sep 15, 2011 in forum: Protein Skimmers
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    replenishing CUC

    Nassarius snails and hermit crabs, among others can help with detritus. As can flow. Detritus could definitely be effecting nitrates. Sent from...
    Post by: m2434, Sep 15, 2011 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    Confused wether to use NPX Biopellets

    Any carbon source, biopellets, vodka etc.. can potentially drive cyano as some cyano strains are mixotrophic and can consume organic carbon. In...
    Post by: m2434, Sep 15, 2011 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    Questionable Tactics By LED Company?

    I have Dana's AA page bookmarked, I think I have read through almost all, if not all of it by now. Which 6 are you specifically referring too...
    Post by: m2434, Sep 15, 2011 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    Questionable Tactics By LED Company?

    I know they argue that their lights have more PUR so, the PAR reading is not as relevant. If this was true I could see this, however, I find it mind...
    Post by: m2434, Sep 15, 2011 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    Can I have this wrasse

    Mine never bothers hermit crabs, but he will go after very small snails. I don't like small snails though, so I try to buy larger ones and there is...
    Post by: m2434, Sep 15, 2011 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    Can I have this wrasse

    I don't think one little Melanurus wrasse is going to put you over the edge in a 375. The only potential issue would be competition for food....
    Post by: m2434, Sep 15, 2011 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    replenishing CUC

    +1 if you have algae that is not readily dealt with via nutrients reduction adding specific CUC for that specific task it useful. If there isn't...
    Post by: m2434, Sep 15, 2011 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    Questionable Tactics By LED Company?

    Definitely agree this thread needs to stick to facts and data....
    Post by: m2434, Sep 15, 2011 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    AI Sol vs Maxspect Mazarra

    The AI has been independently tested the Maxspect is new and has not. So, not sure how to compare.... The Mazarra looks very good though, but I'd...
    Post by: m2434, Sep 15, 2011 in forum: LED Aquarium Lighting
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    Can table sea salt be used in reef aquariums???

    naksampotah, the original question was about reef aquariums. As already stated certain components, necessary for a reef, such as calcium and...
    Post by: m2434, Sep 15, 2011 in forum: Salt
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    farming copepads

    If your using a phyto blend, you will probably need to start the culture from scratch fairly often. Usually one species will dominate, so, if you...
    Post by: m2434, Sep 15, 2011 in forum: New To The Hobby
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    Questionable Tactics By LED Company?

    Hey, the comment made me laugh.... I think it will be interesting to see what they have to say about a number of things. There are definitely...
    Post by: m2434, Sep 14, 2011 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    Questionable Tactics By LED Company?

    "all you have to do is shine it on a wall to see what appears to be a blade of coral-killing light" Oh, that's too funny, I guess tht's one way to...
    Post by: m2434, Sep 14, 2011 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    Which method

    Just a quick search turned up ecobak here. There are other biopellets too. Bulk reef supply sells them, the Two Little Fishes Biopellets are...
    Post by: m2434, Sep 14, 2011 in forum: Algae
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    Which method

    Yes, GFO just binds phosphate and works instantly. Biopellets take a few weeks to start working and work by driving bacterial growth. The bacteria...
    Post by: m2434, Sep 14, 2011 in forum: Algae
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    Which method

    Anything to reduce phosphate is good. I think just using lots of GFO is the easiest. Also, anything to remove organics is good, flow to keep...
    Post by: m2434, Sep 14, 2011 in forum: Algae
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    Iodine Is it a must?

    +1 definitely easy to get a tank out of whack and tough to get a tank it back in shape. Iodine is discussed in this article: Reef Aquarium Water...
    Post by: m2434, Sep 14, 2011 in forum: Water Chemistry
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    My alkalinity is crazy high HELP!!!

    Your alk is fine, that is a normal range LOL. Your salinity is way too low though. However, the fact that your pH is a bit low with that alkalinity...
    Post by: m2434, Sep 14, 2011 in forum: Water Chemistry
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    Frustration has set in...

    The JBJ ATO is junk. I have heard of a lot of issues with them, but had the chance to get one cheap for my frag tank. The thing is really a joke....
    Post by: m2434, Sep 14, 2011 in forum: General Reef Topics
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