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  1. mdvm

    cc and/or ls?

    I presently have a FOWLR tank with cc on the bottom and have been reading alot about ls. So my question is can I mix my exsisting cc and add ls to it? Do the fish have to be removed from the tank while this occures? I realy would prefer not to take out the cc if I dont have to but I'm concerned...
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    Brown growth

    How old are your bulbs? How much do you feed? What brand and what model is your skimmer? How are powerheads aimed? what additives do you add? i suggest you to test your tank water and your tap water for what i have mentioned above in my replies. My bulbs are 2 weeks old. I feed 1 a day and...
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    Brown growth

    My Tank was given to me by my cousin its about 6 years old. I had to drain most of the water out to move it. The 2 fish that he had did survive the move. It had a reverse flow undergravel filter, I removed them and boy there was a lot of junk under there. I now have a mechanical filter...
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    Brown growth

    What do you suggest I do with the Brown stuff that has collected on my live rock? Will it go away or wipe it off. The live rock was added about 3 weeks ago from an established tank and it seems to have some of its color, not sure if its due to the covering of the brown stuff or it cycling...
  5. mdvm

    Brown growth

    Thanks for the advise, does it hurt the tank or just a pain. Could I be adding a suppliment to my tank while doing water replacements to help control it? The reason I ask is I've heard so much about kall, but again in feer of the unknown?
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    Brown growth

    I'm using tap water for my water changes, and have not purchased test kits for those items yet. My LFS is using the same water I and and they said they dont use a RO/DI. I am still on the learning curve so and trying to get a grip on what I need.
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    Brown growth

    Can anyone help me solve a brown growth problem I'm having, my tank is about 3 months old and it just showed up about a week ago. Thanks in advance... 55 gal 45 lbs lr 110 watt PC Yellow tang 2 Clowns cleaner wrasse
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