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    Lighting requirements during cycling

    Thanks for the good information. Much appreciated.
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    Lighting requirements during cycling

    Setting up a shallow reef tank 72"x 30" x 16" tall. I need to know how much light is needed during the first 2 - 3 weeks that the tank is set up, during the cycling period. I have plenty of LS and LR to put in the tank, but will need a few weeks before my MH lighting is ready. Do I need...
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    Check valve on return line?

    The tank is 72" x 30" x 16" tall This is a photo from a previous owner. I have not yet set this tank up.
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    Check valve on return line?

    Thank you for the suggestions. Here are some photos of my "new to me" 150 shallow tank. The three holes in the center are for the return flow. Here is a photo of the back of the tank and previous plumbing.
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    Check valve on return line?

    I am going to have to install a check valve on my return line. My sump is probably not going to be large enough to hold the water from the main tank that will siphon off, into the sump, in the event of a power outage. My question is, which type/style of check valve is the most reliable? From...
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    Low Salt?

    Thanks guys, really appreciate the good advise. I will top off with "salted" water and gradually raise the sg. winland
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    Low Salt?

    I have a 125g mixed reef with a 50g sump/refugium System has been set up for about 1 year old. My salt level is low... 1.022sg with a calibrated refractometer. What is the best way to raise my sg? Should I use saltwater for top offs for a couple of weeks? What sg should the top off be...
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    Glue Magfloat to Powerhead?

    What type of glue should I use to attach a Magfloat 350 to a Seio 1100 powerhead? Will regular superglue (gel) work or some brand of epoxy (devcon) or other? Thanks, winland
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    Denitrifier causing high ORP?

    Thanks for the info. Really appreciate the quick response. winland
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    Denitrifier causing high ORP?

    I have been using a Red Sea Aquazone Plus 100 on my 125g mixed reef system for several months. I have it set to 295 orp. 2 weeks ago I put a Midwest Aquatics Denitrifier on my tank to lower the nitrates a bit. Since that time, my ORP reading has shot up to 350 - 375orp. The Aquazone does...
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    Salifert's KH reagent

    I would like to purchase just the KH reagent. I have plenty of the KH-Ind (green stuff). Anybody know what the reagent is and if it can be purchased seperately? Thanks, winland
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    ? re: target feeding

    Thanks for the info. Anybody else regarding the other corals? winland
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    ? re: target feeding

    I have several corals that I target feed. Sun coral, duncan, dendros, fungia, etc. If you feed one head/mouth, have you fed the entire colony or do you have to feed each individual head/mouth? winland
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    Mystery Coral - ID please

    Thanks, for the great info. I knew it could be very aggressive. Chuck
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    Mystery Coral - ID please

    Yes, it is in rough shape. I aquired this piece along with several other corals from a tank that had little or no attention for many, many weeks. What special care or supplement should I give this coral, other than good quality water, low to medium light and moderate water flow? Should I cut...
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    Mystery Coral - ID please

    Here are a couple more photos. So far the consenses is that it is a Galaxia. winland
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    Mystery Coral - ID please

    Thanks Ilham, Possible, but not convinced at this time. Anybody with a second opinion? winland
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    Mystery Coral - ID please

    Can anyone ID this coral? Each polyp is about 1/8 inch in diameter. The entire rock is about 2 inches in diameter, but must of the polyps are dead. These few seem to be doing fine now. winland
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    Installing baffles in sump/refugium?

    Thanks, I appreciate your response and the very handy tip regarding the masking tape. winland
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    Installing baffles in sump/refugium?

    First time, still learning... I am going to build a sump/refugium using a 29g glass tank. Three sections.. input, refugium, output. Question... What is the best way to hold the glass panels in place, vertical and square, while you silicone them in place? Thanks, in advance, for divulging your...
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