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    Run Time for Fuge and DT Lights

    Which is best, fuge light on 24/7; fuge light on the same as dt; or fuge light running opposite of the dt? I run the lights on my dt for 8 hours a day. If the fuge light isn't on 24/7 how many hours a day should it be on? I have live rock, red mangos and chaeto in my fuge The light in...
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    911 for Dragon Goby

    It looks like my Dragon Goby has a shell lodged in his mouth. Any suggestions how I can help him before he starves to death?
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    Boyd Chemiclean Red Slime Cyano Bacteria Remover

    I had been fighting a bad case of cyano for about a month. I tried a 4 day blackout, massive water changes and even peroxide with no results. I bought some of the red slime remover as a totally frustrated resort. I was very concerned about using another chemical in my tank, plus side affects...
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    What's Wrong With My Refractometer?

    Tonight my hubby decided to calibrate our refractometer (been awhile since it was done so just wanted to check it). It did need a small adjustment. Then he tried to check the water in our tank and the refractometer just stayed on zero. Any ideas why it would stop working? It's only about 6...
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    Upgrading to Larger Tank (55g to 75g)

    I have a 55g reef tank that has been running for about 9 months. It has a few spots of GHA and cyano bacteria. I'm planning on: (1) cleaning the live rock with a toothbrush in some of the old tank water then rinsing in new saltwater (2) purchasing new live sand for the 75g (3) dipping my...
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    Painting Back of My Tank

    I want to paint the back of my tank (glass) black. What type of paint do you recommend? Flat, semi-gloss or gloss. Spray or brush on? Latex or oil? Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
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    What Are These Brown Specs?

    My tank is about 9 months old. For about the last 2 months I have had these brown specks on my rocks, sand and glass. I do water changes once a week. These spots wipe off very easily. When I wipe them off, they don't disintegrate, they keep their shape. My parameters are: Ammonia, Nitrite...
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    Need Help ASAP

    Hi Folks, I'm in the process of filling my refugium, does the live rock, live sand and chaeto need to be in the same compartment or can the live rock be in one compartment and the sand and chaeto be in another. I need to make sure I "grow" as many pods as possible for my mandarin.
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    Ultra Life Reef Products Red Slime Remover

    Has anyone ever used this product? I'm trying to get rid of the last of the cyano/red slime in my tank. It's in the little holes and crevices on my live rock. I'm slowly winning the battle but I would like to wipe it out before it can get ahead of me again. Here are my tank parameters:Ammo...
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    What are my corals doing?

    Both my hammer and torch have a clear bubble over their mouths. The hammer has 4 mouths with a bubble over 2 of them and the touch has 2 mouths with a bubble over only 1 of them. Both corals are looking great and don't show any signs of declining. What are they doing? Is this normal? Is it a...
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    MH Replacement Bulbs

    Hi Folks, It's time to replace my 250w double ended metal halide bulbs. Most bulbs I've found are 10K, 14K, or 20K. I want to use the 14K bulbs for a good balance of color between white and blue. I've researched a lot of different bulb manufactures and I'm more confused now than when I...
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    GFO & Carbon Reactor

    What would you recommend: separate reactor for each; combined reactor; or no reactor? I have a 55g reef tank. Right now I'm using a protein skimmer, a hang on water filter and doing 10g water changes every week 1/2. I'm looking to start bringing "more technology" into my tank to help out...
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    Korallen-Zucht Additives & Supplements

    Does anyone use Korallen-Zucht Additives or Supplements? If so, what results have you seen? Just reading the information on their products it would seem beneficial to be using them. That's what advertising is for. LOL I was mainly looking at products that replace vitamins/minerals etc. we...
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    My Tank Parameters

    Hi everyone. I just finished testing the parameters in my tank, here are the results: Ammonia - 0, Nitrite - 0, Nitrate - 0, PH - 8.2, Specific Gravity -A 1.026, Phosphates - .25, Calcium - 380, and KH aka Alkalinity - 11dkh/196.9ppm. I've been doing a 10% water change weekly. I have a hand...
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    Strange New Creature In My Tank!

    Hi folks, I have had the most awesome couple of days watching my reef tank. Yesterday, my Coral Banded Shrimp (Bandit) molted for the first time since I've had him (about 2 1/2 months). Now this evening I've discovered a new creature and I have no idea what it is. I hope you can help identify...
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    To Many Products to Choose From

    I'm trying to find good products to use in my reef aquarium. I have spent hours trying to decide which products would be best for my corals, fish and overall tank health. I have mushrooms, zoas, cabbage leather coral, pulsating xenia, and a torch coral. The fish are 2 clownfish and 2 green...
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    Please Help...I'm Confused

    I have two clownfish and CUC in my tank. I keep reading clownfish are very aggressive eaters and should be feed twice a day. I've been feeding them 1/4 cube twice a day. When I feed them they act like they haven't eaten in weeks. I don't want to overfeed my tank or starve my clowns. What should...
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    Using Crushed Coral

    I read a comment on another post where it was suggested not to use crushed coral as your substrate. I have half live crushed coral and half live sand. Should I try to remove the crushed coral or is it okay since I used both? Will I be able to have sand sifters?
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    Preparing To Go "Live"

    Hopefully, in the next few weeks I will be ready to add some livestock to my 55g show. I've been researching CUC and reading alot of posts trying to decide who will be my first tank mates.Just came across posts about a QT. So, here are my questions: 1) What do I add to the QT to keep...
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    Lighting Opinion Please

    I'm looking for lighting for my 55g show tank. I would like to start out with some of the eaiser coral and work my way up. Are these lights only good enough to start out with or are they good enough to be a permanent fixture? 2x250 MH 2x96PC 6 Lunar Lights 48" Fixture Selling Coralife 2x250...
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