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To my understanding bio balls are biological filtration because they serve chiefly as surface area on which beneficial nitrifying bacteria colonize....
There is a reason this is happening. It's your break-in period. As others have said, just set the bubble level, and give it a few weeks. It will...
For a 55 gallon tank, the chamber of a TLF phos reactor is more than ample to contain a mixture of both medias.
For my 55, I utilize both carbon and phosphate media in one reactor. It's more than enough capacity for both. Maybe a seasoned veteran can chime in...
Roofing at the time, Tangster?
So is that some type of gorgonian on your lapel? It's really nice!! ;D;D
In my opinion 3 small damsels in a cycling tank larger than 80 gals is not too many fish. Although I'm now more aware of how little the LFS...
Agreed. Take the lights, leave the rest. Whatever two month old power head she's selling, you'd be better off new. Maybe a couple of Koralias?
I remember it well. A joyous occasion to be sure!
You rock, geek. Always there in the clutch with the killer info. Come to think of it, I considered myself a male in waiting for most of my...
Well gee, aquaboy, looks like you're gonna make 1,000 before you make 15.
Well, mine's probably easy enough to figure out. Electricians are known in the trades as sparkies, and I put it after reef. I have to say...
I've heard of solitary confinement for maybe 16 weeks, like in Attica, but 3 years? What kind of warden are you? ;D;D
I think we need to establish that the fish are about the same age, right? 'Cause if they're not, one could mistake a juvenile, smaller clown for the...
If you're running carbon in an active setting like a reactor or canister filter, you're getting the best bang for the buck, as opposed to throwing it...
In a word, yes. Beneficial bacteria utilized in biological filtration get rid of inorganic wastes such as ammonia and nitrites, and protein...
There's no place like gnome.
As long as your tank conditions aren't conducive to hair algae growth, the hair algae on this piece should die off promptly. In other words, if you...
While I agree that this is probably the best site on planet earth for learning about reef tank care; I've always been a big proponent of books. A...
Wow, that Reef Guru is quite the dude. I sure could use a crisp 20 dollar bill. :cheesy:
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