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    Lighting opinion/experience

    should I run one Kelvin level throughout day or mix it up? I start day at 20k then raise to 12k then 10k around mid day and then back down. I keep UV at 100% though each. I am also considering incorporating a 6500k period for an hour or so around mid day. Any thoughts or opinions on what I have...
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    Skimmer for sale.

    Aqua C EV120 with JG speed fitting.
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    HELP! Lighting and Algae

    Anyone have a good schedule for the Gen 3? I have been searching everywhere looking for help. Tank has been running for about 7 months. I am running on the traditional template at 10% as of now for lack of better options. The coral radiance gave me a hair algae outbreak. I currently have a brown...
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    Ecotech Gen 3 Pro Templates/Algae Issues

    Anyone have a good schedule for the Gen 3? I have been searching everywhere looking for help. Tank has been running for about 7 months. I am running on the traditional template at 10% as of now for lack of better options. The coral radiance gave me a hair algae outbreak. I currently have a brown...
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    To reactor or not to reactor that is the question.

    Ok, I am setting up a 100 gallon system with a 30 gallon sump. It is getting close to completion. I want to do a healthy mix of hard and soft corals. So, should I get a calcium reactor, kalkwasser, dose or not worry about it? I will be doing 10-20% weekly water changes. So what are everyone's...
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    Fish not eating.

    I have a 5 year old TR Percula that is not eating. He looks healthy is the only fish in an established reef with consistent water quality. Anyone have similar experience anything I can try? I'm feeding rods reef food as usual, he is normally an aggressive eater. The last two days he shows no...
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    Sponge?

    Good, bad or ugly?
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    Xenia Removal/Free to good home!

    Hi, I was wondering if anyone tips on removing Xenia without harming them? As A side note if you live near Lafayette La, I will be offering them free to a good home. They are growing too fast for my tank and I need to cull the heard a little.
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    14G BioCube Canopy MOD

    I have had this tank up for a little over three years; it hardly resembles the Biocube I purchased at my LFS. The LED's are most likely to be my last modifications to this tank. I will be moving and integrating this into a larger setup.
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    Reef Temperature

    What temperature do you think is best for your reef tanks?
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    Salinity

    Where do you keep your salinity on reef tanks?
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    14g Bio Cube 70w HQI Photos.

    I was bored and wanted to try photography. Let me know what you think.
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    Break down and clean.

    I have sold my 14g Biocube livestock. The tank was running for three years and I was wondering what was the best way to remove all of the coraline and any salt from the system and pumps?
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    Chalice Agressive?

    I cannot find a straight answer on the net. Anyone have experience?
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    70w HQI

    Well it is allittle late now but I just purchased a 70W HQI for my 14g Bio cube, the bulb is 14000K. My question is which is better 10000K or 14000K? I was in a pinch and bought it, I needed to upgrade there was an electrical issue with the stock hood and this was my best option. I am just...
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    Crab good or bad????

    Ok so I spotted him while doing a feeding. I saw pointed claws and went on the war path. I am not a killer by any means I HATE to do it. I tore apart my whole tank to get him. I have lost a signal goby, six line wrasse, watchman goby, and a fire fish. I never found any bodies except the yellow...
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    Halogen??

    Can you use halogen lights on a nano reef?
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    Best BTA food?

    Alright it's opinion time.... What is the best food for a small BTA? I have use small chunks of silversides, Mysis, and brine. I oddly enough seems to enjoy small bits of formula one???? Is this ok, should I try something else?
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    14g Bio cube W/ Livestock

    Is there anyone in the Chicago land area looking for a nano reef?? I am leaving in September for commercial diving school and I must part with it :cry1: For Sale: 14G Bio Cube w/Stand Oceanic Protein Skimmer Korala 1 Power Head 15w Stealth Heater Thermometer 18lbs Fiji Live Rock...
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    Encrusting gorgonian?

    About one year ago I got an awesome hitchhiker, a pink encrusting gorgonian. It has always been healthy and grown rapidly with no support from me. As of two days ago the tentacles have stopped coming out. I have observed no color changes besides a glass like appearance of the plate. My tank...
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