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  1. Mr. Bill
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    Bio-film?

    !.026 is optimum for reef tanks, but can be lower for FO (1.020 - 1.025). Yes, you should run your skimmer and anything else you plan to use for...
    Post by: Mr. Bill, Sep 19, 2011 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    Keeping a Moorish Idol

    I don't know anyone that has a Moorish Idol, but I just wanted to say that not too many decades ago, it was believed that we might never be able to...
    Post by: Mr. Bill, Sep 18, 2011 in forum: Tropical Fish
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    filter on skimmer

    I took mine off for that very same reason. The only drawback is that particulate matter crashes the foam head occasionally and causes the skimmer to...
    Post by: Mr. Bill, Sep 18, 2011 in forum: Protein Skimmers
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    Bio-film?

    +1 As for "cooking", the term is used a bit loosely. Some use it in reference to curing their rock during the cycle process, but others are...
    Post by: Mr. Bill, Sep 18, 2011 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    Hang on back vs internal Overflow box

    Hi- First, if that's a U-tube HOB and you're not sure if it's a higher-end unit, you may have a POS that loses siphon and causes a flood...
    Post by: Mr. Bill, Sep 18, 2011 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
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    increasing ALK with sodium chloride

    You're dosing a 15g tank for soft corals? Why? "Reef tank parameters" that involve the components of saltwater are for stony corals that use the...
    Post by: Mr. Bill, Sep 18, 2011 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    someone please help lol fuge questions

    +1 I have seen mangrove racks that keep the roots suspended in the water column. That would be much safer than planting them IMO.
    Post by: Mr. Bill, Sep 18, 2011 in forum: Refugium
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    clam help, broken shell????

    AFAIK, they have no toxins, although the amount of ammonia would be greater than that from a scallop of equal size due to the (much) larger mantle.
    Post by: Mr. Bill, Sep 18, 2011 in forum: ASAP
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    someone please help lol fuge questions

    Since that's the case, a screen over the outlet might work even better for allowing pods into the DT, as long as the mesh is large enough. :) When...
    Post by: Mr. Bill, Sep 18, 2011 in forum: Refugium
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    someone please help lol fuge questions

    If you are going to raise pods etc, then you will not want the skimmer (or any other filter) in the fuge; otherwise, it would be ok.
    Post by: Mr. Bill, Sep 18, 2011 in forum: Refugium
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    Unresolved I have crabs...help!!!

    Hi, and welcome! From what I can tell, it appears to be a Xanthid that actively feeds on corals. My motto is, "If in doubt, take it out". There's...
    Post by: Mr. Bill, Sep 18, 2011 in forum: ID This!
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    and yet another one...

    Boiling water will work, although I would not recommend it if they are close to any corals. If the rock can't be removed, you can entomb them with...
    Post by: Mr. Bill, Sep 17, 2011 in forum: ID This!
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    and yet another one...

    Sounds like it might be colonial hydroids.
    Post by: Mr. Bill, Sep 17, 2011 in forum: ID This!
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    Hermit crab

    Yes this is true, although not all large, aggressive species have hairy legs. :) I doubt you have a true zebra, as they are a tiny, reef-safe...
    Post by: Mr. Bill, Sep 17, 2011 in forum: Inverts
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    Do I really need a filter?

    Hi, and welcome! In short, no you do not need a filter. Your live rock is the bulk of your filtration and the skimmer removes DOCs, thereby reducing...
    Post by: Mr. Bill, Sep 17, 2011 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
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    New algae.... Since I got rid of hermits?

    Emerald and Sally Lightfoot crabs are said to be good for eradicating GHA; just keep an eye on them and make sure they stay well fed.
    Post by: Mr. Bill, Sep 17, 2011 in forum: Inverts
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    sump why?

    Yes, the return will add to your flow if that's what you mean. Just use a return line with adjustable outlet or PVC with an elbow to direct the flow...
    Post by: Mr. Bill, Sep 17, 2011 in forum: New To The Hobby
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    return pump question

    Eheim is a 3Reef sponsor. Just click on the "Sponsors" link at the top of the page then click on their banner ad.
    Post by: Mr. Bill, Sep 16, 2011 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
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    Anemone stuck

    I've seen BTAs 'tickled' into letting go by waving a hand briskly in front of them. If you can't reach it with your hand, you might try with...
    Post by: Mr. Bill, Sep 16, 2011 in forum: Inverts
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    New light.. Run time question

    I'd go with increasing 1 hour every 2 or 3 days until the corals start showing discomfort, then back off 1/2 hour and start increasing 1/2 hour per...
    Post by: Mr. Bill, Sep 16, 2011 in forum: Metal Halide Aquarium Lighting
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