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I am having a Algae problem in my 80G saltwater tank. I purchased a Refugium and have live rock rubble and CHAETOMORPHA in it to help with the Algae problem. It's been going for about 2 weeks now and I am seeing brown algae on the sides but it is also growing on the Chaetomorpha. Will this kill...

Have two questions. First the impeller seems to be just going back and forth, not spinning. Is that a problem with the impeller or the works in the head? The UV lamp, does it emit any visible light and if not how do you tell if it's on and not burned out? Thanks

I just purchased a aquafuge for my 80G tank. Do I need to buy mud for it or is just live sand good enough?

What do I need to consider when buying a pump for my sump? My aquarium is 80G and the sump is 20G What size pump should I get? Would the Eheim EH1048 (158 GPH) I already have be OK?

Does anyone know anything about the LED aquarium lights that are starting to show up. Some are made in China and at least one is made in the US. Anyone using any of these or other that are working OK? I want to go to LED on my 80g but I can't see $1000 to $1500. $500 is in my range and I could...

I'm setting up my first sump (I think $$$$????) for my 80g SW tank. What are some good PS and how much am I going to have to shell out? Are the under $100 (saw one for $60 and one for $40) ones you see on Ebay OK? Thanks

I am having an algae problem and have had for a very long time. Here are my water tests: Ammonia 0 Ph 8.2 Nitrate 0 nitrite 0 Phosphate .5 to 1 (can't tell for sure, color is close) Don't have a GH/KH kit right now. I am doing lots of water changes with R/O water (Ph 6.4) I have redone the...

Two questions, what is the ideal depth for the substrate? Also I have a 80G that will be a reef tank. What should I be looking at for a cleaning crew and should I install the crew all at once or build it up over a month or two. Thanks:Cheers:

This is a Aiptasia isn't it?

I am redoing my 80G saltwater tank. Everything is out and I am cleaning it. What is the best way to clean and kill any algae and algae spores left in the tank or will just cleaning very well and letting it dry do that? Is Clorox bleach the best way to clean the tank (since I can use one of the...