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  1. Mebigloser

    Barebottom Question..

    I will check them out.... Thanks everyone....
  2. Mebigloser

    Barebottom Question..

    I have been trying to get to Premium Aquatics but since I am working until 5:30 on Fridays it is a problem. Friday is their only walk in day right now. MBL
  3. Mebigloser

    Barebottom Question..

    Mojoreef, That is my next step.....I have just a few crabs at this time....getting some hopefully this week. Having trouble finding some local... Any suggestions... MBL
  4. Mebigloser

    Barebottom Question..

    Looks good so far......will have to see how it holds up...... I will be cleaning the glass friday........ MBL
  5. Mebigloser

    Barebottom Question..

    Ok, I will boil the bad ones and probably scrubb the rest again. I will then do a water change and see how it goes.... Thanks Everyone for the help. MBL
  6. Mebigloser

    Barebottom Question..

    I am thinking about cooking the rocks again instead of leaving them in the tank...I will just move all my corals and do this right... How long should I cook these guys or should I wait it out? Opinions please..... MBL
  7. Mebigloser

    Barebottom Question..

    Mojoreef, I just added a pump behind the rocks for water movement, I am adding 4 more powerheads along with a wave maker controller. I have no fish but have added a few corals, do you think I should move them into my other tank for now? I am not adding any additives at this time or feeding, I...
  8. Mebigloser

    Barebottom Question..

    I really like this site....just hope I can give some good input....just this is kicking my butt....since I am new to barebottom, this is all new to me... I will say going barebottom sure shows you what a sandbed absorbs and why they fill, but not just phosphates but pure junk. Thanks...
  9. Mebigloser

    Barebottom Question..

    I boiled the rock for about 4 weeks and have scrubbed them many times.... The tank has set empty except for the rock and some crabs, have been waiting on the algae to clear... The hair algae has turned ito a brown color this week, and has cleared some. Here is a pic of the rocks boiling.. I...
  10. Mebigloser

    Barebottom Question..

    I do blow off the rocks..but not everyday...will start today... I will say I have to clean up a mess off the bottom all the time.....so I guess the rock are still puking.... I just checked the Phosphates and they show 0. My Ph is rather high about 8.6 and alk is low....how should I go about...
  11. Mebigloser

    Barebottom Question..

    My tank has been setup (barebottom) for aprox 2 months....just liverock and a few crabs......this was a tank switch from sand to barebottom...I have boiled the rock....scrubbed the rock...again..again..and again...and I am still fighting hair algae...water changes also with RO/DI water. I have...
  12. Mebigloser

    A Saga: Nikki's 120 gallon

    NaH20, Good to see you.....I really like this site....think I am going to hang around here... How long has the tank been running, I missed it in the earlier messages. I just rebuilt my 75 and went with a BB setup also. I am at the hair algae stage also.....but I think I am finally getting...
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