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    2 questions...

    Just installed a refugium. Had to drill the back of my acrylic tank to bring the water down. My question is regarding the "T" PVC... because the top of the T is open, it makes an annoying sucking sound (sounds like coffee brewing). Is there anything I can do to muffle the noise? Another...
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    What's a the best "cheap" skimmer?

    I need a new protien skimmer, but I cant afford hundreds right now, but I don't want a piece of crap either. What's the best skimmer to buy if ur on a tight budget? My tank is 85 gallon... but I've got about 150 lbs of live-rock, so I probably have less than 60 gal. of water. I need a...
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    Is a refugium necessary?

    I just changed over from a fish-only tank to a reef tank this year in January. I'm now considering a refugium... but after researching it, it seems like a big expense & hassel, and I'm wondering if I really need one. I understand the benefits of having one, but my main question is do people have...
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    Should I remove my substrate & start over?

    great advise! thank you!
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    Should I remove my substrate & start over?

    I posted several pics here
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    green spots on acrylic... REAL stubborn to scrape off!!
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    my substrate
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    fish_tank_008

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    mossy algae growing all over tank, but mostly on this rock & one other
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    my power heads on left
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    Should I remove my substrate & start over?

    No, i don't vacuum my substrate. I know i should, but I don't like to disturb it. Seems like it can go both ways. I think i'm gonna just get rid of the substrate & start over with fresh marine sand. Just gonne take a while. I'm thinking i'm gonna put a refugium under my tank... I've got...
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    Should I remove my substrate & start over?

    I know I have a little too much fish, but I've had them a long time & it was never a problem before I changed over to reef. I do frequent water changes with perfect water. I'm not sure what my estimated water turn-over rate is. I dont know how to determine that. I do have an algae...
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    Should I remove my substrate & start over?

    I have severely high nitrates, & can't seem to get it under control with heavy water changes. I've had this 85 gal Tenacor acrylic marine tank for about 12 years. It's always been fish-only until Jan. this year when I decided to change over to reef. I had a bunch of fake decorations & such...
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