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    many algaes

    I also went to your suggested link. Great spot. I identified the following.... Cyanobacteria- Blue green algae worst problem Bryopsis- just a few Cailerpa serrulata- one growth Bubble Ventricana- lots, big and small Labophora variegata
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    many algaes

    There is about 80 lbs of live rock w about 1 inch of crushed coral substrate. I have a large skimmer in the sump which is operating effectively. There are 2 10000k ushio halogens and 2 blue act. bulbs (which for over a year tended to great coral growths). In the tank are 2 clowns, a 6 line...
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    many algaes

    A few months ago I had a CO2 disruption on my calcium reactor. It flooded the tank w CO2, and disrupted the entire system. Eventually, it killed off my corals(8), only 2 fish (out of 10) and all the snails and inverts. The tank then broke out in horrible red algae. I arrested the red algae...
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    why do my snails die?

    thanks for everyones input wasnt able to respond sooner the turbos came from 2 different reliable local suppliers, on 2 different occasions each time there were 6, both times they all died. the salinity is 1.0235. used a slow drip acclimate in a 5 gallon tub, about 1 1/2 hour the hermits are...
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    why do my snails die?

    New syndrome..... the turbo and similar variety snails keep dyeing about a week after i introduce them to the tank. They aclimate ok, then I find them dead on the bottom of the tank about a week later. The fish are fine, the hermits and other variety snails are ok, as well as 2 coral banded...
  6. M

    Welcome Anthony Calfo

    Glad I could get the benefit of anthonys experience in helping to solve my current problems. Its great you are here
  7. M

    co2 problem lingers

    thanks to all
  8. M

    co2 problem lingers

    I am nervous as hell about the massive water change. i respect Anthonys point, but will revert to my own fears and do a 20 gallon (25%). A local aquarium keeper suggested correcting the red slime with an additive. It wont solve the coral problem, but will it hurt it more?
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    co2 problem lingers

    Its an 75 tank, plus the well. You are suggesting doing a 40 gallon w/c, correct? I have never done more than 15 gallons for fear of stress. But, i hear the part about really getting the water normal before hand. Worth a try. thanks
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    co2 problem lingers

    3 weeks ago, someone mistakenly bumped the knob on the calcium reactor. The co2 free flowed for a full day before realizing it. The result was a dramatic drop in PH, lost two anthias, corals shut down, and massive algae attack. I have since got the water in balance (almost). Temp 80, salt...
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    SCUBA equipment

    Have been diving for many years. I agree with achu. dont go buying anything else yet. Fins, mask,snorkel are essential and should be your personal favorites. Just try a bunch on and buy the ones that feel the best. As for the rest of the gear, very high quality equipment can be rented at any...
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    corals wont come out

    thanks for the input temp 81, salt 1.025, ammonia 0, nitrate 10, ph 8.2, cal 450, phos .2 just thought of this,when putting the calcium reactor on I used a brass fitting, could it be the metal?
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    corals wont come out

    I have a number of soft corals and fish that have been doing quite well for over a year. I recently added a calcium unit, with the hope of moving on to more complex corals and fish. Since the addition, the corals have not come out (3 days). Am, Ni, ph, water temp, salinity are all normal and...
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