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    Optimal Color Temperature for Refugium

    I was wondering what the opitimal kelvin rating was best for growing chaeto. Thanks. RegalFlush17
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    Bleached/Dead Chaetomorpha

    Hi, I was wondering if anyone could tell me what is up with my chaetomorpha. I have it growing in my sump separated from everything else using egg-crating. I was lighting 24 hours under 18watts of pc, but the algae that was closet to the surface would turn white and then diterate causing tiny...
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    What kind of filter media do you run?

    Hi, I am trying to figure out what is the best combonation of filter media which also includes finding which brands are the best. I am looking for a carbon and phosphate remover but have not settled on a brand for either yet. I was looking at Seachems SeaGel. Any suggestions would be...
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    Lights left on24/7

    the dark reaction or calvin cycle does occur during the daytime. It is only called the dark reaction because the process is not dependent on light to occur. During this process ATP is produced to feed the coral (or technically the zooanthellae) from the products of the light reaction of...
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    Lights left on24/7

    I am going to ask a biology professor at my school tomorrow, so I will come back with some answers.
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    mushroom toadstool help

    The leather is going into its molting stage if you see the coral shine. The coral will keep retracted until that film has come off. Sufficient water movement will make sure that this film is washed off. Just have patience because leathers are one of the hardiest of soft corals. They jsut need...
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    Advice on bulkhead fitting install

    I have used 100% silicone for my tanks, and I have heard many other people do the same. I have never had a leak. goodluck
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    Advice on bulkhead fitting install

    It hardens to some extent but not to the extent that it cannot be removed with force. It produces a water tight seal but not unbreakable. So, you have to be careful with the bulkhead after you let the silicone dry. I also would put a little of silicone around the outside of the bulkhead that is...
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    Advice on bulkhead fitting install

    Hi, Put the gasket on the inside because the gasket is supposed to be on the inside to perform its function of creating a water tight seal. And use 100% Silicone on the threads on the outside of the bulkhead when screwing it in. This will make sure that it is firm but could be taken off if...
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    Next fish - what do you think?

    Scooter, the Blue Hippo and Blue Tang are both the same fish, Paracanthurus hepatus.
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    Nano lovers or All in One Lovers

    The option with the 150 Watt HQI would support any type of coral. You could also take out that filtration in the back and put in a refugium, kind of like a Aquafuge. That would be pretty sweet. Goodluck
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    Next fish - what do you think?

    Scooter, a Hippo is a blue tang, not technically but they are the same through common names. There is an atlantic blue tang which I doubt salty is refering to. Goodluck
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    Next fish - what do you think?

    Both of those tangs will outgrow your tank, especially the Desjardini (one of the largest species of tangs). I would say that the Foxface would also be a good addition, and if you don't like the most common Foxface (Lo Vulpinus) you should look at the Lo Magnifica. If you have heard of Saltwater...
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    Can these be used together and every week?

    The amount that you have dose is directly proportional to the amount of corals that you have in your tank. The type of corals whether soft, LPS, or SPS is also a determining factor because they all consume calcium at different rates. In my softie and LPS, I currently dose everyweek after the...
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    How many fish

    It is not that they will not survive in a tank that is small for them, it just stunts their growth, as o2manyfish (ironic?) case, which results in a drastically shorter life span. Why would anyone want to intentionally cut short the lifespan of a fish. I think that it is either ignorance or just...
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    Help

    At first I thought you were talking about the snail. Lol. That doesn't look good, and probably the best advice has already been mentioned. I would just let it sit and try to work itself out. Powerheads in tanks with anenomes is a disaster waiting to happen, even with close loops. If I was going...
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    How many fish

    I would just say that having the Tang in there is a little iffy even if it was a yellow tang which require the least amount of space. Why not try a Centropyge instead of the tang which are just as cool. I also would say that the rest of your stocking is fine, but I would like to know what your...
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    What is the best way to utilize chemical filtration

    I am trying to find a way that I can use chemical filtration i.e. polyfilters, carbon, etc. I don't have space in my sump to put baffles so that the water is forced through the media. I have heard a lot about power filters and H.O.T. canister filters, but I don't have expierence with either of...
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    Has anyone ever heard of a tank....

    Clayswim thanks for the link it was really helpful. I think that I have found a tank that will suit my needs. It is a 8x16x7 tall acrylic tank. This is perfect. I never thought that they would offer this wierd size. What is even more odd, is why don't they just switch the width and the length...
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    Has anyone ever heard of a tank....

    I was just wondering if I am hoping for a lost cause in seeking a small glass or acrylic tank that is under 13" tall and 10" wide. The length is not as important as the other two dimensions. I am wanting to use this tank as an above display refugium, and the shelf that I would be placing...
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