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Pete, you make me feel like I’m going to confession to tell my sins. Bless me father for I have nuisance algae in my tank. I won’t worry about it. I have a crop of hair algae in my sump that grows better than cheato. It’s only in the sump (probably because I have tangs in the DT.)...

I guess I'm going to have to sell my LED lights now. I like the powerheads; "Water flow was provided by two 1.5 HP electrical outboard motors."

Actually Matt, you’re not wrong. You are most likely just remembering marketing on sunglasses. Polaroid sunglasses were advertised and sold. Polaroid was just the tradename for polarized film technology. So use Polaroid sunglasses or sunglasses that have polarized lenses…they are the...

If we are talking about a Coralife/Zilla/GE power strip that looks like, or is similar to the picture a few posts back, it doesn't matter if you put it in your attic. No water required for these things to torch-up into flames.

Mike, thanks for the compliment. Another piece of plywood. :o George, maybe I wasn’t clear enough….the new fixture is temporarily hanging in the canopy….acclimating: The old fixture (TauTronics) was used to only take the pictures in post 46, just so you could get the idea of...

Hey Sunny, need I remind you that I’m an old fart, and as such, I meant my life-time…..which, if I’m lucky, is only a few more years. :o So I have changed my will, that upon my death you, (Sunny of Monroe), receive the remaining supply on MAG Flakes that I have….and that is currently 50...

Under $20 for a life-time supply.

It's called MAG Flakes. It's been a couple years, but I purchased it from Edison Millworks and Hardware (a True Value Hardware store) located at 9 Old Post Road, Edison, just off of Woodbridge Avenue (on your way to Middlesex County College)…..(732) 985-2700. Check True Value stores in your...

I ordered a full spectrum dimmable 120 W “Chinese” fixture off ebay. Although unbranded, I think it’s an Evergrow D120…..comes with 90 degree optics. While I waited for the fixture to arrive, I temporarily hung a 120W TauTronics fixture in the canopy. Since it wasn’t dimmable, and...

I use recipe 1, which calls for 2 ½ cups of Dow Flakes. However, if you use an anhydrous form of calcium, such as Preston Driveway Heat, use 20% less……which equals 2 cups. Similarly with recipe 2, if you use an anhydrous form, use 20% less. So if it calls for 1 ¼ cups of Dow, use only 1...

GE also branded these pieces-o-crap power strips. I actually thought these things disappeared off the market years ago. Obviously not. So this is a good thing it’s been brought up again. THIS IS IMPORTANT……….IF YOUHAVE A POWER STRIP THAT IS BRANDED CORALIFE, ZILLA OR GE AND/OR IT HAS...

That picture looks very familiar. Is that a Coralife / Zilla power strip? You might want to check THIS post out.

John, I don’t have the newer adjustable Apollo’s. I have the older, steel box, non adjustable models that are no longer available. (Wait one minute....didn't I buy one off of you?) So I say this with the aforementioned caveats…..these new lights appear to be built a little better…..much...

Judeo, you’re welcome to stop by whenever. Just let me know when you’d like to come. I’m not far….Sayreville. Jason, why not just replace the busted pots? I’m sure these are standard three-wire linear pots….common and easily found. And Pete, how long have you had your current lights?

There is no "brand" on the fixture. It is a Chinese fixture. Although shipped from a US location, it arrived at my house still in the box from China. I purchased it off Ebay HERE for $172.50. I've now noticed that this seller now has a minimum (174.99) on these lights. You're welcome to...

My new full spectrum Chinese light arrived today. The only thing I can say is that I’m impressed. My son has a TaoTronics (older version Chinese fixture) that has the blue and white LED combo. Here are my complaints about this fixture: 1.) Fans only come on when whites are on. If you...

Actually NO. Do not use this in your tank. This is a dip for corals, not a tank treatment. Pete, I agree…..for your definition…..And I should clarify; safe for your corals. It will not harm your corals, but will kill all the bad boys on your corals….and any good guys that are there as...

Darren, I do need to remind you that the salt buy is approaching and that you owe me two boxes of salt…..that I will be picking up at your house…..and I may have to stay for a little while as well. Maybe now you understand my logic. :grin::grin: Absolutely spectacular!

Contrary to the beliefs of many, on the seventh day, before God took a rest, he made Bayer Complete. (John, is that too much praise?) :grin: If it works on the bugs in our lawn, why wouldn’t it work on the bugs in our tank. It’s a natural neurotoxin that has had hundreds of years of...

Looking good! With two clams, what are you doing to supplement calcium?