Drill Sergeant Office 30g Reef

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  1. dsmikey

    dsmikey Astrea Snail

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    I'm worried my cloves might be bleaching a little, they are at the very bottom of my tank. I'm running one T8 50/50. The GSP didn't open for about 3 days after I bought it, I attribute that to some of the small polyps lacking color. I'm currently running my lights 12 hours, do you think I should cut back?
     
    dsmikey, Aug 24, 2011
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  2. leighton1245

    leighton1245 Horrid Stonefish

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    IMO i would upgrade your lighting to atleast a 2 bulb t5, but leaving your T8 running atleast 12hrs a day is perfect
     
    leighton1245, Aug 25, 2011
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  3. dsmikey

    dsmikey Astrea Snail

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    I've got a two bulb setup on order. The only real downside of going to two-bulb is I'm then going to have to get a new canopy, which I suppose isn't really a downside.
     
    dsmikey, Aug 25, 2011
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    dsmikey Astrea Snail

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    Skimmer

    I've been controlling my protein buildup by scooping of the top water when I conduct my water change. However' I'm pretty sure that I need to lower my jets, AND increase my surface movement. So I'm thinking of putting an HOB protein skimmer. Any recommendations?
     
    dsmikey, Aug 26, 2011
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  5. dsmikey

    dsmikey Astrea Snail

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    New Pic

    Here's the new look, with much better water flow.
     

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  6. leighton1245

    leighton1245 Horrid Stonefish

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    Nice looking rockwork. I built a canopy from homedepot for about 50$ for my 75gal.
     
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  7. dsmikey

    dsmikey Astrea Snail

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    Dual bulb HO T5's came in today! My tank looks better than ever I am sooo excited! I went with a flat glass cover, added 3 blue legged hermits and a sand sifting snail. Also put on an activated carbon filter. I LOVE this hobby!
     
    dsmikey, Aug 30, 2011
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  8. whippy

    whippy Sailfin Tang

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    Too cool man. It's looking good! I can't wait to see it keep maturing :D
     
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  9. dsmikey

    dsmikey Astrea Snail

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    ThanKs A lot I appreciate the encouragement!
     
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  10. leighton1245

    leighton1245 Horrid Stonefish

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    I bet your coral love your new light. What fixture did you get?
     
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