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The brand that I have does.

Originally Posted by chadman i have found that strong lighting and pretty strong flow is good for xenia...i have never added iodine or any such supplement to my tank...i just do weekly water changes... Me too.

No, they will find other things to eat.

FWIW i only run my 10k lights from 2pm - 8pm. I think if you use your bright t5s or Mh too long you are just asking for trouble. Most run them shorter than from dawn to dusk. I do start a lighting cycle about 10am that runs till 9pm then the moonlights gome on, but my tank is much healther...

Because this is a new tank I am sure you will have many "spots" to deal with. Try to post a photo, but be sure to read as much as you can on cycling and all the problems you may or will encounter over the next several months.

Originally Posted by seasalt101 just wondering as i cannot get any responce from the texas attorney generals office regarding child support reduction as i was disabled about a week after my child support for 1 child went from 180 a month to 400 a month hope someone can help thanks tobin You...

How else are you going to know? :notsure: If it looks like you are going to have a problem or flood just plug it back up.

Originally Posted by twogirls Is there any good way to make sure that your overflow box and sump are at the right level for if the power goes out. That there will be enough room in the sump for it to not overflow. I'd like not to hope and end up with a wet floor and ruined electrical. I have a...

Originally Posted by SigmaChris I found it best to up calcium while doing water changes. When my calcium in the DT was 360 I did a 20% water change with the new water dosed at 500. I repeated that for 2 more weeks and then the DT was at 460. I don't know for sure, but bring up your calcium...

It may take some trial and error to get the right amount. Be sure to test as you go.

Originally Posted by freightrain Our calcium level is sitting around 360ppm in our 29g biocube. All other tests are fine. We have been using kent marine nano reef and it didn't adjust the calcium. My husband purchased the kent marine liquid calcium(yellow label) last night and we dosed the...

You may also have a defective heater.

Not all outlets are created equal. Just because it is rated for something doesn't mean that it always be correctly rated. Some of your tank equipment may also be improperly labeled. The heater may be pulling more "startup" watts that what it is labeled as "normal usage". I also think that...

FWIW I have some float switches and a DIY power off alarm conected to my tank that calls my cell phone if I have a flood/empty tank or power failure. Makes me fell better.

Originally Posted by NigerBang I have a big wicked Honda Gen. I keep it in my garage for that just in case reason.. I have a generator too that I have never used, but I still keep my main pump on a UPS for any short term outages and until I can get home.