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    Fish and Algea

    Thanks. I've heard about tangs and blennys but it's always sounded more hopeful that definitive. Back to the chemistry kit...
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    Let's Talk About ~Algae Control~

    I've read recommendations to "skim wet." Does that help with Green Hair Algea? I've always heard that you should set the skimmer to create a dryer foam...
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    Fish and Algea

    Are the any fish that will eat Green Hair Algea?
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    pH and Algea

    I'm fighting a hair algea problem. Had the LFS test my water. They always get different results than I do. Who knows? THey found I'm low in alk. But they also brought up the issue of pH. They're wondering if I'm not getting fluxuation from night to day. I'm running a light on my refugium...
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    skimmers/algae control

    Thanks for the info. I plan a water change this weekend. I'll try to remove some of the hair algae while I do that. (toothbrush) I've been a little lax in water changes because my water chemistry has been fine. I thought, no nitate, no phosphate, good cal and alk levels, clear water, why...
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    skimmers/algae control

    I think I have a bit of a heavy load. I have a 6 inch trigger (who leaves the corals alone, but eats up the recognized algae eaters... snails, crabs, etc.) and a 5 inch Naso tang anda 5 inch yellow tang, and then several smaller fish. They fill up the tank with action, and the leave the soft...
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    skimmers/algae control

    I have an older/unknown skimmer working on my 125 gal reef/fish tank. I have to empty it (good stuff) once or twice a week. It seems to become less effiecnt as it fills up. AND I HAVE A PERSISTANT PROBLEM WITH HAIR ALGAE. Good water flow. Refugium soaking up nitrates and phosphates. Pulled...
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    Low Alkilinity

    Thanks Boomer.
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    Low Alkilinity

    I add the suppliments and kalk to the return compartment of my sump, which is a 3-compartment box. my skimmer works in the first compartment. The fuge is in the middle. And the return pump is in the third. That's where I add everything and there is some powder, off-white in color, in that...
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    Low Alkilinity

    I have the guys at my LFS stumped... and they're usually pretty smart. Green hair algea appeared in my 125 reef tank. We found the alk was as little low, about 3, and cal was way high, around 700. I was dripping Kalk with an automatic topping system and supplimenting with a 2-part system...
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    ECO-Aqualizer???

    Informative and entertaining! Thanks everyone. I just ordered an Aqua C hang-on skimmer. Figured I should just spend the cash.
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    ECO-Aqualizer???

    I'm fed-up with the Prizm skimmer I bought for a 40 gal Fish-only tank. Piece of trash. Three months now and can't get it adjusted right. So I searched for a new skimmer and came across this ECO-Aqualizer. Makes some strong claims. Supposed to replace the skimmer altogether. I was...
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    Green hair algea

    Green hair algae is tough. The nitrates and phosphates certainly contribute. I'd also check your alkalinity. I'd bet it's low.
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    how long does a Tunze Turbell last?

    Vinegar? You soak stuff in vinegar. I never heard of that. Does it just rinse off or do you need to soak it to get rid of the odor? As for the original question... Tunze Turbells are great. The wider stream that they produce (as opposed to Rios or Maxis) makes all the difference in the...
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    Combisan and Trace Elements

    So what about trace elements? Does the 2-part and water changes take care of it? Or is there some other product (not that I'm anxious to buy another product) that you use?
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    Combisan and Trace Elements

    Mistake! Combinsan is from "Two Little Fishies." Sorry. Typing faster than thinking.
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    Combisan and Trace Elements

    I've heard great things about Combisan by Seachem. But then again I've heard that you shouldn't really worry about trace elements if you do regular water changes and treat with a good 2-part. To date I run Kalk to top off. I use a 2-part. And I add some idodine (Lugol's) weekly. I haven't...
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    Ozone?

    Is it a "must have," "nice add-on" or a waste of money? The systems are not cheap. So if it improves skimming, does it improve it enough to justify the expense?
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    Feeding corals

    I stopped feeding the phyto a couple of weeks ago, after going through the info on this thread. I've been watching a couple of Feather Dusters in my tank to see if they'd miss it. They still seem to be fine. They're filter feeding on something... I'm keeping my bottle of phyto standing by...
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    Skimming: Wet or Dry?

    I read a few brief comments elsewhere on reeffroniers that skimmers run "wet" help fight algae. I'd like to hear more about that. I have a green hair algae problem just develop. Can I slow it by adjusting my skimmer to run wetter... and emptying it more frequently. I'm also working on all...
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