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  1. 2XAl

    Either GHA or Bryopsis

    Can I get an opinion on this pest algae? If its Bryopsis I've heard good things about raising mag or H2O2 blasting with an aptasia x syringe.
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    2XAl's 125 Upgrade

    Hi All! First and foremost thanks for reading my thread. My wife and I picked up a 125 off Craigslist this week for pretty cheap money including a stand, heaters, HOB filter (ditched already), and some glass hoods. I plan on building a canopy for it but wanted opinions on how to do the actual...
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    Free little giant 2-mqdx-sc

    Free little giant pump. Motor is seized but all the pump parts are fine. Little wear on the shaft but the impeller and housing are fine. I bought a mag 9.5 so don't need it. Pay shipping and ill pack it. Sorry if this should be somewhere else.
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    One sick sailfin

    Hi guys, admins sorry if this is a double post I've been trying to post for a while. We were hit pretty hard with a blizzard this weekend with a blizzard. I was able to keep the tank warm, lowest being 69, but my light schedule was all screwed up. My sailfin was fine before bit since we've been...
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    Contest anyone?

    Anyone interested in a contest to make the winter pass quickly? I'm open to suggestions!
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    Foxface Question

    Hi All, I recently (new years day) got a foxface and a sailfin. (both small) the sailfin, while still hiding, seems to be happy and is eating algae. The foxface is constantly hidden, sometimes has his stressed coloring on, but even when he is yellow has his dorsal fins out and seems to be...
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    Saltcritters new years sale

    hi all, I just wanted to let you know that Saltcritters has a pretty good New Years sale going on right now. I am not affiliated in any way but I have ordered from them in the past with great success, just wanted to spread the word. Live Coral for sale Are You Salty? it ends at 1pm today.
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    Refractometer Question

    Hi All, I was given a refractometer as a gift but it measures in % salt content. I am obviously more familiar with SG or salinity. I was able to find what I believe to be the answer to my question here in the form of a table: Specific gravity Would you guys be comfortable using that table...
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    2XAl's 90 Gallon

    Hi All, Wanted to start a thread to keep track (and show off) my 90 gallon reef build and also wanted to get some input. I currently have a 55g corner that took a serious step backwards when my family went on vacation and we had someone who would have 'no problems' watching the tank take...
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    Help All

    Hey there, A buddy of mine has a nice 55gal tank that has small red branches/tubes growing out of the substrate. Any idea what they could be? Thanks!
  11. 2XAl

    ditching the canister, need advice

    hi all, i need some help as I'm venturing into new territory. I have had an ongoing nitrate battle even with regular water changes and filter cleanings (fluval 305). i have a corner tank so good flow has always been a challenge too. i have done a lot of reading on the site about ditching the...
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    need help, high nitrates

    hi all, first thread on here, sorry for the length. i have been doing 10-15% water changes in my 55 regularly and aside from an algae bloom that was entirely my fault all has been well. this weekend after a wc ammonia was 0, nitrites at 0, ph 8.2, temp 76, nitrates about 10, sg at 1.024. I...
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    Hi Everyone!

    Hi all, I just wanted to take a minute to introduce myself. My name is Alex and my wife and I have been aquarium hobbyists for years but recently (within the past year or so) have moved on to saltwater. I have been lurking on here for a while and have already picked up a ton of useful...
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