I believe that the algae problems in my newly set-up aquarium is based on water quality. I do not believe that over active lighting is a primary cause as I had once suggested. (My lighting Photoperiod is 14 hours with various combinations of Coralife 96w 10000K and 96W Coralife Actinic Compact...
I am new to reef aquariums but after reviewing a myriad of discussions associated with algae issues, it is my belief a major contributor to nasty algae is too much lighting.
I recently had an algae explosion in my 72 gal bow front. I decided to reduce my lighting by 70%. And within a day...
Protein Skimmers for hang-on 100 gallon tank range from $130 to $250
Red Sea Berlin Turbo XL
AquaC Remora Pro
Dual Bak-Pak Hang-On
SeaClone 150
Turboflotor 1000 Multi SL
Building 72 gal bowfront ... want to make a reef tank however I have read lots of conflicting info so I don't know whether to shot or go blind. In particular some say a canister is great and other say no stinking canister... I was think a can + a skimmer (hang on back) and no sump.
I have a...