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What truely helped me with my brown algea was cutting back on the feeding and/or the amount along with the lights. By only having the whites on 4hrs and the blues 6hrs thruout the day. Doing these few things and just let it ride. You will see much success. My biggest problem I was trying...

I have a friend whos been using Coralline Stimulator for a few months now. His calcium levels checked out high a few weeks back when he got it tested at LFS. They recommended he stop adding calcium for a week so that calcium levels will deplete and come back down. During that time he still...

What exactly is 'Ozone?'.. Is this the same as a UV sterilizer?

No protien skimmer.. I have an ecosystem under tank, 54 corner tank with 50 lb live rock. Im looking into a Nano reef skimmer so I can add to my sump. Being that its small enough to fit down there and may be small enough to let it run 24/7 Does any recommend marine clarifiers or changing...

I have a question and need advise. I have recently added carbon to my filtration and it has done a wonderful job until now. Its been about a week since I added it and the water seems yellowish in tint. I do have a significant amout of diatoms/brown algea still on my rocks and notice that my...

Keep a close eye on him. I had the same issue and my ended up dying. Look for signs of stress especially. Some will develope a white film or cotton patch. Are your clown(s) tank raised or wild?

Tested water at LFS and all looks fine except for Phosphates which are at 0.1ppm. I purchased some phosban filter strips and carbon sponge to help clear up the water. Since doing this yesterday today water is about 50% clearer and brown algea has died down a bit. How long do I run the...

I will be going this morning to the LFS to have my water checked. I will ask about Phosphate sponge as the phosban I have in there doesnt seem to do much. Im not sure what carbon is or does but will ask once Im there thanks for advise. Its funny how after I did the water change it seemed to...

Got a question to ask you guys. Since posting I have done another water change (Last Monday 12/26) and even thou brown algea has stayed the same I now notice today especially that the water is cloudy. I have checked water parameters and all except for Phosphates are fine. Phoshates are...

Anyone recommend a good skimmer for the right $$ for my 54 corner reef tank. Thanks

Thanks for all this info. It helps out alot. I shall keep yall posted!!

Its actually about 7 weeks old now. This is excellent advise and appreciate the feedback. I will concentrate on a better cleaning crew. For now I take pride in my water levels and keeping them as perfect as I can. So basically the brown algea/diatoms is normal. I do notice that on the...

Hello everyone. This is the first time I have posted after several weeks of reading thru pages and gathering info. I currently have the following which is 7 weeks steady now. 54 Gallon Corner 2 x 65w Power Compact Ecosystem refugium w/ Calearpa in Miracle mud 50 lbs live rock Live Sand 2...