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Hi Beth, I thought I lived out in the sticks LOL! Really she has the same system as me sort of a modified Berlin system. Live Rock about 1 and a half pounds per gallon of water. Live sand about 3 to 4 inches deep. A BakPak 2 skimmer modified with a air stone (Limewood). This system really...

Hi Tattooedlife, Id say the purple-ish black algae is cyanobacteria which is not really a algae at all. Remove as much of it as you can. Make sure your protein skimmer is working good. If you are using tap water try and use R/O water instead (you can buy it at grocery stores). Cut back on...

Hi Brian, no need to put fish in to cycle any tank. You can feed the tank like you have a fish in it and it will do the same. You can also use live rock..doesn't make a difference how much. It will cycle with 5 pounds or 50 just slower with less amount. Why put a fish through this (cycling...

Hi Beth, Just a thought...you say that you have a UGF. That could be the reason for the high nitrates that won't come down. How long has this tank been set up? UGF will get dirty and then you are asking for troubles. Thats why they are not recommended any more. They do work for a while...

Indy1, be careful with high (550+) calcium levels. With ph levls of 8.2 or higher, supersaturation can occur. This will make your job a lot more difficult to have a balanced aquarium! JMO Cooder