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    Feedback on Water Quality

    All good thoughts. Here's some more information: -All test kits Salifert (and not expired), which I consider good quality test kits -Specific Gravity 1.022 plus/minus -I agree, T=76 is indeed a bit low, and I will indeed raise it to 78 or so. -Very good comment on trend. This was a once a...
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    Feedback on Water Quality

    Does anybody see any concerns with the following test results? -pH = 7.9 -Temp = 75 F -NO3 = 3-5 mg/L -Ca = 430 mg/L -Alk = 4.1 meq/L (11.4 dKH) Is pH too low? Is nitrates higher than expected with LR? System data, if interested -100gal LR w/ soft corals, xenia, etc. - Fish and Snails...
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    CPR Overflow Problems

    Seems very clear to me that your pump outflow is exceeding the flow capacity of the CPR. As you say, your tank water rises gradually until it achieves enough hydraulic head to push this flow through the CPR. I have a valve immediately downstream of my return pump (an external pump). Assuming...
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    How to give an Urchine a haircut (?)

    I have a diadema urchine and wish to keep his spines at a reasonable length. I have read that keeping spines trimmed allows urchine to maintain access to tight spots for algae grazing, etc, and thus minimizes the risk of jumping on zoes, etc. That said, how exactly does a fella give an...
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    Questions --T5 HO bulbs (?)

    For you T5 HO lighting owners: 1) What type of bulbs do you use and why? 2) How frequently do you change your bulbs? 3) How do you know when it's time to replace bulbs? 4) Where do you get your bulbs? Thanks!!
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    Help ... is this Chiton or other??

    Thanks for the feedback ....and helpful links .... I appreciate it!
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    Help ... is this Chiton or other??

    I think I've discovered a nocturnal team of "chiton" in my reef, but I'm not sure. Here are some clues: These little buggers are .... 1) White with very mild brown stripes 2) VERY slow moving 3) size of grain of rice, 4) purely noturnal 5) no destructive behavior noticed (so far?) 6) They...
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    using a Plenum in a aquarium

    For what it's worth: there is an article in the 2007 annual Marine Fish and Reef Magazine called "Plenums A Path Toward Thriving Tanks". This article states "A plenum is a void space created in the Jaubert system by placing a perforacted plate 1 inch or so off the bottom of the aquarium" I...
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    Blue Tang with Ich? (photo attached)

    Here's another photo ... hope this isn't too big a file. .
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    Blue Tang with Ich? (photo attached)

    My Blue Tang definately has Ich (cryptocaryan) and I've been using Moe's Marine Aquarium Handbook as my guide. I thought I'd share this photo ... I'd be grateful to those of you with lot of experience with Blue Tangs and/or Ich. Despite the showing of the parasites, the appearance/color and...
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    Brewing up a batch of brine shrimp ... any advice?

    Thanks a lot for the link ... helpful. Any other links out there, I'm interested.
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    Brewing up a batch of brine shrimp ... any advice?

    I have purchased a bunch of brine shimp eggs and food from Northeast Brine Shrimp. 1. Is anybody aware of informative threads on how to brew up a batch? I have manufacturer's instructions, but would be interested in actual hobbyist's methods, etc. I once saw a thread with photos etc, of one...
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    Looking for volunteers - speaker help

    Colleen, I can be a definate tentative for such a hosting. I would be available for airport/hotel transportation and sightseeing type of thing for say one day of a weekend. Please consider me tentative though as my availability of course changes with time!!! Paul (N. Seattle)
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    Anyone have Macro algae they are trimming?

    I am in a very similar "experimental" situation and also interested. I live in north Seattle, would be gracious for those willing to hold some of your harvest.
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