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  1. bmw545

    Algae Problem?

    Thanks for the help
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    Algae Problem?

    I have a real algae problem on my subtrate. I clean it every week and it keeps coming back. All my numbers are perfect, except my Nitrate which is at 20ppm and I can't seem to get it lower. My clean up crew is: (1) sally light foot crab (4) peppermint shrimp (1) cleaner shrimp (1) cleaner clam...
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    Quick Queshtion.

    I would suggest to always rinse the sand. Since you didn't, if it doesn't clear totally up after 7-8 hours. I would do about 15-20% watre change everyday until its clear.
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    anenome help

    I just got a purple tip anemone and it seems to shrink to nothing for a couple of hours or so and then it will fill up and look great. this continues to happen everday? Is this normal? :rolleyes:
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    Over heating

    Thanks, Mason area
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    Over heating

    I just put a canopy over my 90 gal. Since I did that, my temp. went from 78 to 82. My heater is unplugged and it remains to hot. Do I need to put in fans? If so, where can I pick them up? Is ther someone online to order from?
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    sand cleaner help

    I have a 90 gal with major algae problem on my crushed coral floor. It is reddish in color and I can't keep it under control. What does anyone suggest to help clear it up?
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    Feeding question?

    Thanks for your help.
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    Feeding question?

    Where do i find clips to hang the Nori?
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    Feeding question?

    OK I just bought me first fish ever and I bought it from this site. The fish is a Purple Tang. My question is how much do I feed it. I bought some frozen Brine Shrimp. I have been cutting off a section about 1/4 inch square per day. Is that enough? It always looks hungry. I dont' want to over...
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    shrimp shedding shell?

    thanks. Should I remove the shell?
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    shrimp shedding shell?

    I have four Peppermint shrimp and today I found a clear shell of wht looks like a shrimp. Is that normal?
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    My first fish question

    have any of you ordered fish from this site before and what has been you luck?
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    My first fish question

    Ok I just ordered my first fish, a Purple Tang. My question is, since this is my first fish, do i need to put it in a Qt tank? I know it is recommended to Qt all fish before introducing them to a tank with other fish. Since this my first fish, is it really needed?
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    Clowns w/ hammer coral

    Will a Clown Fish host in a Hammer coral?
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    Qt tank and new fish

    Should I pre treat with anything?
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    Newbie here

    I recently set up my 90 AGA with a custom cabinet and canapy. With 100 lbs of cured LR and all stuff(sump, heater, powerheads, skimer......), I'm up to about 4K. The cured LR is about 1100 of it though.
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    Qt tank and new fish

    I have a 90 gal. and I'm purchasins my first fish in a couple of days. I have a 10 gal QT tank set up. My question is, since I have nothing in the main tank, except some snail and hermits, do I have to QT the new fish? If yes, how long?
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    Qt tank and new fish

    I am setting up a QT tank to put new fish in for a couple of weeks or so to make sure everything is ok before putting the fish in the main tank. Should I medicate the fish with some preventive meds. just to make sure? If so, what do you recommend?
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    Heater Placement

    I have a 90 Gal. also. I have mine in the sump.
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