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  1. DonW

    Stony Cutters and Return Flow Flares

    The loc line is easy, grab hold and snap it apart like you are trying to break it in half. An elcheapo tile saw is perfect for hard corals. If your just snipping frags most wire cutters are fine. Don
  2. DonW

    Ideas for a water de-duster

    Sounds like newer sand. 200 micron really isn't filtering the dust type fines. You can step down to a 25 or even a 5 micron for a few weeks. This will make your water crystal clear. Don
  3. DonW

    Anyone use NSW from the Puget Sound?

    I would not collect it myself. Seattle aquarium has processed water but its not all that great either. I just watched a special called beneath the sound or something like that yesterday. The marine biologist stated that the PS is the most polluted part of the ocean in the entire world. :) Don
  4. DonW

    Buying a Camera

    Id buy the best you can get in your budget in the canon dslr line up with the 18-55 kit lense. Maybe add the nifty fifty because its cheap and has a 1.8 aperture. Canon because i dont know about nikons. Then as stated already save up for the 100mm macro. Don
  5. DonW

    looking for buckets/water containers

    I noticed your in Graham. There is a place on 112Th East right about Waller road that sells 55g plastic barrels real cheap. Its a house but has them all sitting out front, cant miss it. Ive bought a few there and they were great. Don
  6. DonW

    Technical advice needed

    You should install your return tube and see where the vent hole will be. Then do the math to figure out how much spare space you need in the sump. Also add the skimmer volume to that space. Don
  7. DonW

    When will Krish start a new tank?

    Tell your wife its to darn hot and she needs to get up there and finish the job while you finish your beer and football game. :)
  8. DonW

    Car pictures

    Yup its a junker. Its got a Merlin 572 in it collecting dust waiting for its lazy owner to weld up the rear-end. Don
  9. DonW

    Car pictures

  10. DonW

    When will Krish start a new tank?

    Get up there with a hammer and chisel. :) Don
  11. DonW

    I need macro algae asap!

    Thats a pretty good theory and in a perfect world it would work and no bio filtration would be needed. Hasnt happened in the last few decades probably never will. :) Don
  12. DonW

    I need macro algae asap!

    Sorry but that is just plain not how it works. Your canister has some beneficial bacteria converting ammonia to nitrites then to nitrates. They do nothing for nitrates if your seeing nitrites by unplugging the canister then you have problems, meaning your tank would be cycling. I'd suggest going...
  13. DonW

    What route to go with my refugium?

    Weeds :)
  14. DonW

    I need macro algae asap!

    Steven Your also missing the basics. The bacteria in the Anearobic zone of the LR is what takes care of your nitrates thus why we use LR and why its called LR. Don
  15. DonW

    What route to go with my refugium?

    Chaeto is the way to go. Caulerpa can go sexual and contaminate your tank. If any of it gets loose and makes it to the display it will take over. Don
  16. DonW

    I need macro algae asap!

    Water carries o2, the intake water is oxygenated thus aerobic. A non debatable fact. Your creating nitrates and you LR is getting rid of them so why not make it work more efficiently rather than dosing nitrates. Basic reef chemistry is a good thing to learn. Don
  17. DonW

    I need macro algae asap!

    You can loose the canister filter all together or just use it for carbon. The rubble will do the same and create nitrates. With your current biload 50lbs LR is plenty. The carbon will also have to be maintained so that it does not turn into a bio filter and creat nitrates. The key is O2 and your...
  18. DonW

    I need macro algae asap!

    Your sponges are creating nitrates not breaking them down. Don
  19. DonW

    I need macro algae asap!

    So nothing that is going to stress to much over nitrates. Now see if you can figure out why you have nitrates with only two fish and 10g water changes. What equipment is in the tank?? Don
  20. DonW

    Starting Over and need to eratticate Aiptasia now

    Thats what is supposed to happen. Don
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