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  1. hansoloalaska

    Hail Algae+Valonia

    Pics Hopefully this worked!
  2. hansoloalaska

    Hail Algae+Valonia

    Well, I changed my whole tank around. I did alot of reading and finally decided to put in a plenum with a DSB. I also got my rock stacked up in a better formation and have better water flow around it. I got most of the algae off during the change as well....hopefully it stays away. I really...
  3. hansoloalaska

    Actinic vs 20k?

    Thank you Curt!! Learned alot from your post and have it printed for future refrence!!
  4. hansoloalaska

    Hail Algae+Valonia

    Crushed coral. Man, manual removal is tough! Changed 1/3 water with DI tonight.
  5. hansoloalaska

    Hail Algae+Valonia

    Okay, thanks for all the good ideas. Here is my tank info: 20g w/35 lbs fiji live rock, argonite sand bed maybe 1", 65w smartlite (50/50 actinic/10K), 2 smaller penguin powerheads for circulation and red sea prism hang on skimmer. Ive got 2 small clarks clowns, bubble tip, xenia, yellow polyps...
  6. hansoloalaska

    Hail Algae+Valonia

    Hello all! Ive had a large increase in the amount of Algae in my tank. I understand the hair varieties feed on silicates? Is this true w/Valonia too? At my place of work we have a D.I. system, I am going to start using that to do 25% water changes weekly. I only have a few hermits left...
  7. hansoloalaska

    red slime

    MikeS is right, you have cyano big time. I would check for phosphates, make sure your light bulbs arent older than 10-12 months and consider using DI water to do some water changes. I have also used a product called Boyds chemi-pure that worked good for me. A bag of phospate remover couldnt...
  8. hansoloalaska

    Fish Trap

    Was wondering if anyone has used a fish trap that worked? I know there are a few out there, but I havent been able to find any hard info.
  9. hansoloalaska

    20g Lighting

    Thanks for the info! I think the easiest and cheapest for right now will be to get another 65w PC, make a new hood and add some moon lighting. Dont think the wife would go for the MH yet!
  10. hansoloalaska

    20g Lighting

    Was wondering if anyone has put metal halide lighting on a 20g tank? I am currently using a 65w smartlite PC and would like to upgrade a bit. Ive also thought about making a custom hood and getting another 65w, running one actinic and one 10k bulb. First post, thanks in advance!
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