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    thanx for help. So you still cover the tank with a hood so that no dust and insects can possibly fall in the water. But no glass between the lights. I will have to modify my hood because the lights are currently lying on the glass panels.
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    Thanx for the help. I will definately consider having a sump it seem to have many advantages. Another thing I was wondering about is that most reefers don't have there tank covered with glass. Mine is. Wont the salt corrode onto the the lights and dust fall in the water.
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    If I were to add a sump, what do I put in it I have seen the refugium way but then theres no filter floss or carbon which is currently in my canister. What would be the mechanical filtration part.
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    Thanx for all the support. I think the algae problem is probably a contribution of numorous things. The old lights and the undergravel filter and old substrate. That sump thing that drains water do you buy it or make it.
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    What do you recommend for the substrate I do siphon it. I am considering a sump but the tank is not drilled so how would i effectively run it.
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    I am having a nuisance algae problem and have had it for the past 3-4 months. I do regular water changes and use instant ocean sea salt. I also test for phos[hate and nitrate and use red sea test kits. i have heard that they are not very accurate so its difficult to actually base action on what...
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    I know that the undergravel filter is rather old fashioned. The skimmer seem to do fine, what possible problems are experienced with them.
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    Thanx for al the replies I didn't expect the huge support, it's really cool! About 8 months ago I bought the tank from a guy which sold a whole setup with live stock. It is running on a canister filter 950l/h, Prizm hang-on skimmer 650l/h, and it has an undergravel filter with air stones. The...
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    I'm not sure whether my message is submitted at the right place but anyway. I live in South africa and I'm 16 years old. I have a 30 gallon reef tank and have had many problems and no real experienced aquariests near me! I'm very willing to learn. Thanx ian
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