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I think 7 fish in 50G is considerable bioload. Might want to scale back on the water changes to give the other things a chance to kick in

funny i had similar history and using a 110 too. It was an unpredictable pita in the sump, then eventually I tried porting one of the drain straight into it and has been working perfectly in that config ever since. I'm not running any other filtration anymore except for a fuge; so it gets some...

took out the 3 tallest and planted them outside for the summer. They were getting too close to the light I figure if they can add a few inches by fall I'll try to anchor them to some lower rocks then

could be lack of ATO related

and its a DT ? wow thats ridiculous

Ive used these for that in the past https://www.walmart.com/ip/Multipurpose-Silicone-Kitchen-Tool-6-Piece-Premium-Pot-Holder-Trivet-Mat-Jar-Opener-Spoon-Rest-Coaster-Non-Slip-Flexible-Durable-Dishwasher-Safe-Heat/108098732

add water

excellent scape I like the wrap around of open space in the center front. Could see some nice stand alone pieces placed there eventually

I've got several bends and elbows btw the pump to the DT that shouldn't be an issue; just some extra head to account for. Good luck we're waiting for startup

got it, thats true nice to know they had a good response. As a newbie LA had seemed like the gorilla in the room for online, I would have thought they knew what they were doing more so than the smaller outlets; but it hasn't been my experience.

astounding in what sense ? seems a bit negligent that they would only consider these steps based on bad results

yea also I noticed the article is only citing some lesser known news source and all the information is in the form of statements by the victim. I assume it would be a bigger story or will become one if its verified.

Man warns pet owners after fish tank releases 'second deadliest' poison, hospitalizes 10

I'd been using Red Sea's program up until just recently, they recommend to target 11.5 for a mixed reef. It was pretty tough to get there and stay there. Seems like everyone else recommends it lower. Optimal levels of salinity, KH, Ca & Mg according to type of aquarium: Aquarium Type Salinity...

stump remover did the trick nicely. I was fearing the worst but it was very actually very easy to lock it in just a couple days