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  1. reeftank1

    The balogh 240 continuation....

    nice job! Looks great and the rockwork is awesome.
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    Are water changes realy necessary?

    Hydrologic Cycle Dr. Dee - Can you say Hydrologic Cycle? LOL .....I know there are many ways to nurture our little glass boxes and I think the topic is not "Who" but "if" WC are really necesary. Many have tried not to do it including myself and many have failed but I wish you good luck...
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    Are water changes realy necessary?

    yes. The cost of losing a tank is far to great. The vastness of mother nature's water reserves are no comparison to our life support equipment. Be good to your pets......If we cannot offer them pristine environments, what is the benefit in killing them off slowly? Good Luck, read, study...
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    brown algae on sand?

    Can you really test for PO4? Do you run any GFO and what kind? If so, how do you have it in the flow? Other types of nutrients that could be feeding it such as a clean overflow box or excess feeding? Do you rinse the food inputs in RO? How is the TDS looking from your RO/DI unit? HTH...
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    Drilled hole,s

    Tracy, It sure is coming along in no time. That is one cool pump too>>>>>>Great job man!!!!!! Brian
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    300 gallon mixed reef

    Boomer - here is the latest with a sid by side comparison from a week ago: 11/3 11/10 PH - 8.2(day) and 8.07 (night) ***8.09 - 8.20 Sal. - 1.027 ***1.0255 (34ish+) Tep.- 78.2...
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    Large storage tank.

    Hi folks, Sky asked me to post his email and phone number again to let anyone know that he has a continuous supply of tanks. He said he is not so proficient with computer stuff. Both metal and plastic and they have had vinegar in them or you could get ones that had soap. The tanks, barrels...
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    Bummer...

    Krish, Sorry to hear of your tank man. I know these tanks are what we find so much peace in. I had a similar problem as far as my clown. Maybe clowns have some telepathy and when yours found out mine jumped to it death a couple weeks ago it just couldn't take it and decided to do the same...
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    Weld-on #40

    thanks again Matt
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    Weld-on #40

    I am looking for the above locally. thanks, Brian
  11. reeftank1

    Mikey's New Toy

    Mike, Very nice tank. Brian
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    Family Room Tank

    Looks good Ed.
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    De-Icer as MgCl2 source

    To funny Mike........I am still laughing....I remember something like that too. Now I pay for it trying to learn from the guys who really paid attention...Thanks Boomer
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    Large storage tank.

    Matt, you rock!!!!Thanks
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    Large storage tank.

    Did anyone catch the phone number for Sky. The post expired.
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    300 gallon mixed reef

    Boomer, Tests done on fresh IO that has been mixing for 24 hours. NO2 - 0 NO3 - 2 (at the very highest) On the main tank today. NO2 - .01 (measured @ .1through the side /10 on the highest scale Salifert) No3 - 2 This may be a dumb question but if I follow the test instructions and...
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    Best bulb for Chaeto

    Big.....that is going to be my problem as I am limited by space. Are not we all!!!!I will post a thread for design ideas I guess. My tank is 8x2x2'. Under the stand I have a barracuda pushing and OM 4-way, my iwaki/skimmer, then the sump and on the other end the iwaki return and a Ca reactor...
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    Best bulb for Chaeto

    Thanks Krish, Ed and Greg. I am planning to set-up something for my 300 and just haven't got it together yet. I do have the chaeto but need to buy a descent light. This is great info though. thanks
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    Best bulb for Chaeto

    What would be the best K for keeping chaeto growing.
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    Sump Lighting?

    ed, where did you buy it? Brian
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