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    substrate problem

    Here is a link to a picture of my tank. http://www.thereeftank.com/photopost/data/500/10890Tank.JPG I forgot that I did have 1 powerhead, but it is a Rio that sits behind the rocks and pushes water behind the rocks.
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    substrate problem

    I had always been told that sand sifting starfish are bad as they take all the nutrients and bacteria out of the sandbed. I have 2 Orange Spotted gobies and 2 fighting conches that keep the sand turned 24 hours a day. I haven't had a spot of anything in the sand for over 2 years now. If you...
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    substrate problem

    Do you have a lot of water movement in the tank? I had this very problem appear in my tank a couple of years ago. I doubled the pump size and turnover rate and have not had a problem since. Check out penductors and eductors. I use these with no powerheads in the tank. They will definitely...
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    Powder Blue Tang?

    I had a Powder Blue tang for about 5 years and he was a great fish. Never ever had an Ick problem. He was agressive and would beat the heck out of any new fish I introduced to the tank, 180 gal. I would have to turn off the lights then add the newbie and then it was a 50/50 chance he would...
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