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    Let's Talk About ~Algae Control~

    Tagging along.
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    Shrimp has molted

    I dont take mine out. Wether it is crabs or shrimp molt. Generally, it will not produce ammonia, nitrates or nitrates because the composition of the molt is generally low in nitrogen. The exoskeleton is high in ca as stated earlier. So it poses little problems and in the end they are gone...
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    Lighting for 234 gallon mh or T5??

    The sun puts out approximately 800 watts per square yard or 100 watts per square foot of surface area. ( Yes there are variables lattitude, etc. That is the number i round to in my head. That being said depending on the placement of the 3 250 mh. There are spots that received plenty of light...
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    lime green eye favites ?

    Generally stn on lps favites is fatal sometimes you get lucky and one or two polyps lives but generally not.
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    tide pool build

    Todd, what were the things you kept in your cold water tanks?
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    Accuracy of test kits and AWT

    I wonder if there are other brands of test and if there are any experienced reefers that swear by not swear at certain tests. I am starting to believe in the idea of testing my fresh mixed saltwater and based on how my tank uses it and adjusting my wc to keep parameters the same on an ongoing...
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    lime green eye favites ?

    I believe he is talking about soft tissue necrosis. As far as a i know same as RTN. I am sure he will follow up on Wednesday.
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    20 long AIO build

    Did you use a router for the acrylic or just the dremel? What screw did you use for the adjustable gate? Can you do a close up of the gates? Thanks.
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    Help with an ID please...

    Thanks for the frag. It is very happy. A few minutes ago it smiled for the first time when I was talking to it about you.
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    Can you over-skim a tank?

    It sounds like the debate somewhat got off on the efficiency of a skimmer. And true you cannot overskim because you can not remove more than 100% of the organics. And all the water will not be in the skimmer at any one time. So to me the answer is yes you can overskim and you cant overskim...
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    Help with an ID please...

    Thanks for the frag from the bbq. What what the name of it again so i can write it down. On the pics have you ruled out a baby sponge of some type. They can look odd to start.
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    Our first water change

    One way to think of it is not doing the water change is messing it up. Meaning you should set up a regular and reliable schedule to do the water changes as a way to maintain a consistent water parameters.
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    opinions on prioritizing

    Hi Dave, I understand your frustration and impatience. I am a couple of years ahead of you but I had many of the same questions and propblems. I also had a limited budget. Once I found corals after i had a few fish I bought a coral withour really knowing and they unfortunately died. I made a...
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    Getting algae off acrylic

    +1 for old credit cards. Plus I cant use them anymore since they are maxed from buying aquarium stuff.
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    Magnesium Test

    Ok. Thanks to everyone for there help on this one. The final result appears to be a bad or mislabeled Sailfert Mag test. I tested my mag today and it was 1300 with an elos kit with the help of nc2wa and i tested my calcium and it was fine maybe a little high. For those suggesting that I was...
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    Magnesium Test

    Hi NC2WA (Kirk) I just saw your post. I would like to meet you if possible. between 6 to 8 tonight if that works or Saturday. I was thinking the same thing for the mag that since i havent really dosed and i do water change it should be around 1000 ish. Since I am going to start dosing I...
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    Magnesium Test

    Thanks for the replies. I will try and answer the questions and I appreciate the offers of help. 1. I come down to redmond every wednesday so I may take you up on your offer ashton. 2. I thought that LFS tested just the "basics" and wouldnt test for mag. Sometimes it is the little things...
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    Magnesium Test

    Hello Everyone, I wanted ask for some help from someone in the Lynnwood/Meadowdale area. I ordered a Magnesium Test from BRS and I was sent a Sailert. I ordered an Elos. My problem is i think the kit is bad. I do 10 percent water changes weekly in my 100 gallon softies reef tank. So I cant...
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