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    Little help with nitrates and such

    I was getting algae (may have been diatom - same color) on tank walls so I decided to do some housekeeping. I did a 20% water change and siphoned gravel/sand bed. I then did the same for the sump except it was 90% change. The sump produced very dirty water. Everything seems healthy but I have...
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    Little help with algae or whatever it is

    I been having more algae growth than usual. 135 gallon reef What Changed - added LED lights Week later 20% water change Rearranged rock Week later 20% water change week later 20% water change The water changes were an effort to fight green algae. Now what I am getting...
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    newbie help with coral selection

    What soft corals would be a good beginner choice higher up in the tank?
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    Removing and replacing aquaium live rock

    Is it safe to take the live rock out of the aquarium for a period of time without serious affect? Looking at aquascaping outside the aquarium per a member provided article.
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    hello all I'm Scott

    I used to keep a fish only 90 gallon aquarium years ago. Got a 135 gallon Oceanic last April. Still getting started. The break in went as scheduled. Only have one coral and two fish right, a mess of snails and crabs. Not much in it yet because I'm going to move soon. Look forward to advise in...
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    Coralline algae (and more) newbie questions

    I have 135 gallon glass aquarium. I've had it almost a year. Had good luck so far, a bit of cyanobacteria but fought that out. What is the common practice with coralline algae growing on the back of the tank and of the overflow boxes? Just leave it grow or clean it off? Should I place enough...
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