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    Brown Algae, Diatom Algae?

    Here is another question, I initially had my 55g filled to the brim prior to sand & rock so obviously when I adde those two items in I had extra water which I saved in a 5g bin, is this water safe to use for a water change or should I make new water? Also, with my phosphates high is there...
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    Brown Algae, Diatom Algae?

    What do you mean my silicates, I haven't encountered this word before so I'm unsure as to what it means and google was no help
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    Brown Algae, Diatom Algae?

    Notices today there is some brown algae growing on my live rock. Upon research I came up with the conclusion that it is Diatom Algae. Now this is we're I'm lost, upon research I read two contradictory statements. The first being the fact that this particular form or algae feeds off of high...
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    Phosphate/pH levels

    pm sent active
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    Phosphate/pH levels

    yeah i'm going to make one, i'm fairly confident in myself and my dad can oversee my project and help me out with whatever i need so that i'm not to worried about. i want to get a 30g but the opening in my stand is only 18" on each side so i think i can only do a 20g as i dont think i'll be able...
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    Phosphate/pH levels

    alright cool, im doing a water change Wednesday so hopefully it will lower a bit. i have a HOB refugium which i will reinstall (ive been cleaning my tank so i took it off) to aid the process but downbeach i havent put together a sump yet. i'm still in the researching phase i want to make sure i...
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    Phosphate/pH levels

    I test my p04 with a chemical that came with my kit, want me to take a picture? It's like one you get at your LFS
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    Phosphate/pH levels

    Phosphate is at about a 1 & pH is at an 8 I know my pH should be a tad bit hire and phosphate a bit lower. How can I go about this, I'm pretty sure I saw a perfect pH or something of thy nature in my LFS but is there a natural way? Same with the phosphates. Also, how often should I be checking...
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    WTB ph sheets

    How's it going, I'm looking for the colored sheets that come with the water test kit. I bought my tank and everything from a guy on Craigslist but he didn't give me the sheets so I have no reference point and I'd hate to buy an entirely new kit when the bottles are about half full if not more so...
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    Reef Controller

    Which Reef Angel do you guys have, I see there are quite a few models
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    WTB Live Rock

    My tank I just about filled but I'm looking for a few pieces to make a cave type deal out of, if you've got anything like this please pm me the photos
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    Skimmer/Sump

    you dont by chance have the dimensions per section do you? my tank is a little smaller i just want to make sure i adequate space in each area. also, any recommendations for someone not doing a drilled sump
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    WTB: Protein Skimmer & 20g tank or premade sump

    looking to build a sump for my 55g, i'm thining of making the sump 20g as i am unsure if a 30g would fit under my stand
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    Skimmer/Sump

    Alright cool, I'll check them out. Thanks for all your help!
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    Skimmer/Sump

    What's going on guys, I'm new to the community and I'm in the researching phase of a sump. I intend on building a 20 (30 if it'll fit under stand) sump for my 55g tank. Does anyone have any suggestions on if this size is adequate. Also, any layout plans you have used for a tank. If possible I'd...
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    Reef Controller

    I was thinking a 20g sump would be to small but I don't think a 30g would fit through the doors of my stand. How much would you let it go for though?
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    Reef Controller

    Looking back what skimmer would you get for a 55g tank 20g sump
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    Reef Controller

    I have no problem spending $500 as long as what I'm getting is worth the money, what skimmer do you use? I am looking to build a sump with a top off included. I am still in the research phase of it all of the products I'll be purchased together next week or so
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    Reef Controller

    http://www.marinedepot.com/Neptune_Systems_AquaController_Apex_Base_Unit_w_Standard_Grade_pH_Probe_Multi_Item_Monitors_Controllers_for_Saltwater_Aquariums-Neptune_Systems-NS11411-FITEMOMI-vi.html is this the controller?
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    Reef Controller

    Your apex controller can be accessed through your phone! You may have just sold me on it, that's awesome.
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