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why does everyone hate bubble algae so much? just because of the way it looks? is it harmful in any way?

well im going to be running the fiji mud number one. im trying to boost my overall phytoplankton and other micro-organisms of the tank that are normally sucked out of the water with over skimming. so i want to get a smaller skimmer, and then put an even smaller pump on it so that its maybe only...

how often do the multifloras come in this shade of purple.... http://www.reefermadness.us/images/L...multiflora.jpg ?? also, has anyone ever seen a super bright yellow starfish? i seen a small picture of one the other day. are they ever sold in the hobby?

who sells the Linckia multiflora for a good price oph?

i like the aqua c remora. and i like The AquaC Urchin for in sump purposes. my next question is, the urchin is rated for 20-75 gallons with a rio 800, could i down size this pump to either a 400 or 600 to reduce the rate of skimming the skimmer will do? please dont ask why, just let me know if...

i think im going to do MH 20k for the daytime and then for night time i want actinics. are all t5's actinics? or are VHO'S actinic? and is the t5 for the day time lighting? im confused in this aspect of reef lighting.

my buddy is trying to set up a 30 gallon and wants a HOB skimmer... what do you guys reccomend?

hmm. thats an interesting tid bit of info about the copper-alkaloids. i guess ill just avoid the treated and paint it down with killz/some type of sealer

i want to add a hood to my tank, so i might as well DIY my own lighting system and save myself a bunch of money. is it better to totally diy the lights by buying the end caps and ballasts separate... or does this seem like a pretty good deal... http://www.hellolights.com/482xhqimeha2.html thats...

you know the wood they use to build decks, is that better to use than regular wood? i was thinking of using 4x4's for the outer corners... is this overkill? im doing a 75 gallon

i want specifically crocea and maxima clams. i guess im referring to VHO lighting right? and the T5 are just a branch off of the VHO tree right?

can clams be kept with t5? if so, what kind of t5? (i think theres several kind now isnt there? im not too familar with t5 lighting at all, so if anyone had a good link that explains them in detail i would appreciate it. thanks!

http://www.wetwebmedia.com/ca/volume...es/baffles.htm this is the procedure for a sump i am going to do. like i said i want to add teeth to thefuge area, so i will probably get acrylic. thanks guys.

ive been conversing with walt smith, the owner of the fiji mud. we have come to the conclusion, that it might be best to still get a skimmer, but to underate it for the size of the tank, to not kill and remove the beneficial things like phytoplankton and microalgaes. i am looking to get a...

does it make a difference in the material of the baffles? acrylic or glass? its going to be a standard 29 gallon glass tank, im pretty sure. im thinking acrylic so i can cut "teeth" at the tops for the water to flow through. thoughts?

isnt putting an inch of sand on top defeating the purpose of having the water wash through the mud?

yeah im not talking about putting it in my DT, but in my sump, im going to then do a DSB in the fuge part and have them both overflow into a center return chamber. has anyone seen any good articles on fiji mud?

what do you mean you dont like the looks of it, but would go with fiji in your fuge? why?

which one is better? or do you guys hate all muds equally as much? has one been around longer than the other? does one have better reviews? i havent really seen much info on fiji mud, is this a newer product? it does say it is 100% natural, and does come "wet" so that is a big difference in the...

well how does it come into play that you dont need a skimmer then?