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This is the HOB model right? Where is the skimmer cup set? The higher you go the dryer it skims and the lower it is the wetter it skims. The black o ring that goes around it is how you set it.
Glad to see you got back on the horse, this hobby can be incredibly frustrating at times. Everything looks great and a sun coral cube sounds awesome. Look for some dendros too, they are nice corals.
This reminds me of the guy who was trying to bring Clipperton angels in and got caught. Never a good thing for the hobby.
http://blog.aquanerd.com/2011/08/collector-for-cortez-marine-pleads-guilty-to-illegally-collecting-rare-angelfish.html
Do I have to move it again?:abnormal: I have seen this tank in person and it is amazing. We were just measuring out spaces in the living room to see if it would work, but we are way to new in the house to take on a project like this. This is a great deal for whoever gets it.
Where is the "algae" and what does it look like? Certain member of the clean up crew only go after certain things. For example nassarius snails are great for churning a sand bed and catch the detritus that hits the sand bed, but they will do nothing for algae.
I am always very wary of moving sand, too much stuff gets stirred up that should not be. If you don't want the sand just get rid of it, if you want sand just pick up some new stuff. The old sand can be rinsed and reused by someone who might want it.
I would not be worried about where your calcium is, I would be much more worried about how low your alk is. I dosed with Elemental for almost 2 years and loved it (besides having to dose at night because of the cloudiness it adds) and the only reason I stopped using it is because it does not do...
If you can find one used or on sale, look for an mp10. We have had a 20H off and on for years and the koralias can take up a lot of room. If you are going to go for a SPS heavy tank, the mp10 will give you more than enough flow and takes up barely any real estate. Also, you will have to dose...