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    Getting coralline algae to start

    Hello, I have a tank that is over a year old now. Are there any products you would suggest to get coralline algae to start growing? I don't have a local fish store or anyone else in my area that had saltwater tanks, so transfer isn't an option. Thanks for any help!
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    Need a way to sink seaweed strip

    I have had one once before but can't seem to find one anywhere. I need a plastic clip that will sink so i can attach seaweed and feed snails and crabs. Can someone point me as to where to find one? Thanks!
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    Advice on cleaning a bowfront

    Good afternoon everyone! I have a simple question, how do I clean the bowfront of my tank? It is getting very dirty and my magnetic scraper won't clean it. Any advice on what to try? I prefer not sticking my arm in to clean it once a week. Thanks in advance!
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    Clown fish won't eat flakes

    Hello everyone, I got 2 clown fish on Wednesday and I tried to feed them on Thursday with flakes but they just spit them out right away. Tried again this morning and same thing. What can I do to get them to eat flakes?
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    Acclimating fish that have been shipped.

    I read online that if your fish were shipped to just get the bag temp to match the tank, open bag, drain water in bag in a sink, throw the fish in the tank. I'm obviously not a huge fan of this idea but the thing I read said that since they are packed with CO2, that once the bag is open that the...
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    ammonia levels up

    Good morning, i need some knowledge as to why i had a spike in ammonia. I am currently cycling my tank, i have no fish at this point, only snails. Everything was looking good on Thursday, 3-31-22, and then yesterday 4-3-22, i noticed my snails not moving. I tested my ammonia and the level was...
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    Using frozen shrimp from walmart for food

    Good day everyone. Has anyone tried to use frozen shrimp from Walmart to feed? I'm talking about the bags of frozen shrimp you would use to cook and eat, not the actual frozen mystic shrimp. I was thinking about using one and grinding it up in a blender and feeding them to the fish. I just want...
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    Keep power heads on when adding new sand?

    I put in 50 LBS of live sand over 48 hrs ago and i still can't see the rocks inside because of how cloudy it is. I turned my power heads off for a day and it improved a bit but nothing like it should. My question is, should i keep running my power heads or leave them off? Also, I am using dry...
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    Stocking a 180 gallon tank

    Look for a few ideas on fish to out into my 180 gallon tank. I have live rock and corals so must be reef compatible with them. Look for a fish that gets at least 1' Sent from my XT1585 using Aquarium Advice mobile app
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    Upgrading to a bigger tank

    I'm upgrading to 180 from 55. My main concern is the nitrogen cycle. All I'm adding to the new tank is live sand. The live rock will come straight from old tank. Will that be enough to skip the nitrogen cycle since the rock is from an established tank? Sent from my XT1585 using Aquarium Advice...
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    For Sale: Tourch corals

    Willing to sell one of my 4 head green torch corals. Not sure what the price is for it but I think 100 is fair. Make offer, willing to split shipping. I have pictures just don't know how to put them on here. Sent from my XT1585 using Aquarium Advice mobile app
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    Fire fish care

    What type of food do fire fish goby's likes. Just flakes? Sent from my XT1585 using Aquarium Advice mobile app
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    Aquarium controllers

    What is the best brand to use for a controller module? Sent from my iPad using Aquarium Advice
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    Overflow Box

    What is the best Overflow Box? I have researched a lot and the name Eshopps AEO11010 Overflow Box seems to be the best. I am setting up a 125 tank with a 55 sump and really don't want something cheap that will lose suction or break, as some review i have read said happened. Thanks for the help!
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    A huge bloom in algae

    So after adding new lights I now have a huge bloom of algae in my tank. what can I do to reduce this problem?
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    What type of Algae is this and how/should to remove

    Hey I noticed this green algae starting to grow on some of my rocks. Im assuming just brush it off with a toothbrush? or should I just let it be. I have crabs and snails and a flame angel.
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    Sick looking bulb anemone

    I bought an bulb anemone about 2 weeks ago and its just been getting smaller and smaller and its tentacals are very small and sick looking. I have no idea what the problem is. I am currently using the Current Marine LED model 4103. I tested the water and everything comes back good. Temp is at...
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    Salt and conditoners

    Hey all I am currently using instant ocean reef crystals reef salt as my salt mix and I also add Fluval Sea Trace 3 Ions and Fluval Sea Iodine once a week. I was told that I no longer need to add them since I am using the reef mix. Any advice? TIA
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    Weird stuff growing on everything.

    The picture shows the stuff growing on the torch coral. Its a transparent film that will not go away. it is growing on everything! Please help.
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    Coralife 65 super skimmer

    Hey just installed my skimmer and it's pushing out a ton of bubbles. Any ideas on how to fix it? Sincerely, moog
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    How to clean a tank?

    I just bought a used fresh water tank. What should I use to clean it? I heard vinegar and bleach? Any help would be great thanks! Sincerely, moog
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    Yellow goby and pistol shrimp?

    Hello all, I'm getting a yellow goby in next Thursday as my final fish and was also going to add a pistol shrimp but should I wait to add the shrimp or do it at the same time?
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    Invertebrates?

    I have 28 gallon tank and have a good amount of cuc but wasn't sure if I had to many. What is a good number?
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    How many crabs snails and shrimp?

    I have 28 gallon tank and have a good amount of cuc but wasn't sure if I had to many. What is a good number?
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    Is this normal?

    just wondering if this rose bud anemone looks good and healthy?
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