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  1. kelly4687

    Algae overload!

    Oh no- that is what I meant...sorry. Today is just a really crazy day for me. Oh and I have about 75lbs of live rock too.
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    Algae overload!

    I will feed more frozen then..thanks! I have the canister filter that you have- I remember talking to you about the spray bar and what you use inside the canister. I have two power heads too.
  3. kelly4687

    Algae overload!

    Haha I know it won't go away overnight..sorry just really frustrated. My lights only have one plug :( I bought the tank in december from a guy. It is a 55 gal. I have the timer...just not the patience to get it set up..I am going to have the bf do that tonight!
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    Algae overload!

    So how would I do this? I have a spare 20 gallon that I can put some of my tanks water into, then take a rock out and pull it off in there and then just place the rock back into my tank? I have 4 actinics- 1 50/50, 2 blue, 1 white. I can start turning the lights off an hour early..but...
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    Algae overload!

    My lights are on from about 2pm until 12 am max....so about 10 hours. I have not turned on the timer yet because I have been so busy with work...I need to sit down and figure it out. It gets some natural light during the day but not much as my dining room is not the brightest room or has a lot...
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    Algae overload!

    So I have been going nuts all day today and have no idea where to begin. I have algae all over my tank on my rocks- COVERED! I have a good amount of snails and an emerald crab to clean up but they are working over time on this! I went away on vacation, came back to work beyond what I should have...
  7. kelly4687

    Cardinals

    I have a 55 gal- it's a long rectangle- sorry not sure of the measurements. I love the PJ's! I don't really like the look of the orbics :( They seem to plain and I wanted to add some spice into my tank How many PJ's do you think I should start out with?
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    Cardinals

    Currently I have a 55 gal with: 2 clowns 1 algae blenny 1 diamond goby 1 baby niger trigger who lives in a rock- he's a weirdo 1 emerald crab snails and hermits I LOVE the cardinals but I know you can't mix dif species of clowns- is this the same with cardinals? I would love to add some banggai...
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    What else to add?

    I have a good protein skimmer from when I bought the tank- I just have no idea how to put it on...I know I know I would love to build my own sump....how would I connect it and all after building...could you send me detailed directions on how you did yours? Thanks!!! I can't wait to start it. Oh...
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    What else to add?

    Bump ? haha I get 3 paychecks this coming month and would like to use one to better my tank- help please?
  11. kelly4687

    Fish Food!

    The trigger is small still...2 inches MAX...He likes to hide in the big whole of my rock most of the time and all you see is his little tail shaking at you- he is funny. I have the pellets..I also have frozen brine shrimp and frozen squid and krill.
  12. kelly4687

    Powerhead fell

    That is what I thought....he LOVES the sand....but I read somewhere that it can cause a spike so I figured I should ask, lol. Thanks!
  13. kelly4687

    What else to add?

    Okay so I was wondering about a Refugium or sump....I have about a 20 gallon tank that is doing nothing ..can I make one? Do I need one? If so, can someone give me detailed descriptions on how to make one? Also- what else should I add to my tank...Help me out! About my tank: size- 55 gallon...
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    Fish Food!

    Okay- here is what is in my tank 2 clowns 1 algae blenny 1 diamond goby 1 niger trigger 1 emerald crab snails and hermits What would you feed them? I just want to make sure ...also how much?
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    Powerhead fell

    So when I woke up this morning, I walked past my tank to get a drink in the kitchen and BAM- my darn power head slipped off the side of the tank and was hanging there sideways blowing my diamond gobies newly made sand cave to the other side of the tank.....I fixed it but I knew he would be...
  16. kelly4687

    Salt build up

    haha I know no windex , I atleast know that...Thanks! I will be getting to the de-salting of my tank tomorrow!!!
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    Salt build up

    Now what would you wipe it off with? I am so nervous about sticking something in the tank that can harm it!!! lol. I do have a spray bar and it was pointed wrong but I just fixed it...
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    Salt build up

    I have been meaning to ask this but what do all of you do about the salt build up on your tank. It is on my middle brace, sides of tanks, and my spray bar. My spray bar was easy because I just took it off and washed it off...but what do all of you do about the build up ??
  19. kelly4687

    My Puffer died :(

    So after I found out my puffer had ich I had to go to work so I had no time to set up the qt tank etc.....The morning that I was ready I couldn't find him anywhere until I turned off the one power head and there is was- sucked up inside. I did set up the qt tank and put him in there...
  20. kelly4687

    Canister Filter

    Do you have your water turned down. I do love the water movement..just asking if it is okay to maybe turn it down? I bought the rings just haven't taken them out yet...how do you have them in there?
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