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    Water storage tanks

    Currently I got a couple brutes, but no place to hide them. Wifey has been very tolerant so far, but holidays are coming up. I have a little storage under my stairs and was going to build a rack to hold the 2 tanks. Tucked away, under the stairs, behind a door. I was thinking of using plastic...
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    Water storage tanks

    So, a quick question on water storage. Would there be any problems if I used glass aquariums for water storing? Like for RO/DI then another as saltwater storage? I've seen posts and videos of people using those food grade barrels for water storage only to have TDS after several years of use...
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    Emergency routing

    Sounds good to me. So long as the emergency drains keep the water in your system and off your floor. I imagine it could go anywhere in your sump, hell even the return section if you needed it to..
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    Mixing saltwater in large container

    Ditto on that. I usually clean it up after I get annoyed with it. Doesn't do anything, it's just unsightly.
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    Mesh vs felt

    So, I need new filter socks. I have been debating going mesh as I have heard they are easier to clean and keep their micron rating better then the felt socks. So if the micron rating is the same as a felt sock, would it make a difference? A 100 micron mesh sock should filter as good as a 100...
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    Does this hammer look ok?

    I wasn't worried about the gap it actually does that when the lights are off. With the lights on you can't see the skeleton. It's usually really full and pretty. I shut the lights off so I could get this picture. Sent from my SM-N900V using Aquarium Advice mobile app
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    Does this hammer look ok?

    I'm most concerned with the white patch on the skeleton. It is spreading, should I be concerned? Sent from my SM-N900V using Aquarium Advice mobile app
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    Getting Restarted

    So I'm thinking of revamping my 120 reef tank. The tank is not drilled, but will be by the end of this revamp. Currently I have a sump and the plumbing is a 1" flexible drain hose to a Trigger Systems Ruby 36 Elite. Return pump is a Sicce 5 with 3/4" PVC. I am upgrading the pump to a Jebao...
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    GAC question

    Yes I do..
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    GAC question

    Is there such a thing as too much GAC? I have a 120 and I use a reactor with a lot of GAC. I'm not seeing clearer water. I have a lot of particulate floating around and it's driving me nuts!! I was thinking of replacing my sand with a coarser type of sand in hopes that it would cut down some of...
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    Cost!

    +1 Huma Huma & SniperHawk We are totally crazy, but well worth it. Your major expense will probably be time. Time spent mostly just staring into your little piece of ocean. I know I spend countless hours a month staring into my tank. I probably spend about 300 a year on regular maintenance not...
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    I need some advice

    All new additions should really go through QT before DT. From what I understand, all tanks have ick and stress to the fish is what causes them to be able to get infected with it. The QT process adjusts the fish and allows them to calm down after the stress of shipping or just the ride home from...
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    Question on water storage

    Yes I use RO/DI, and yes I clean the can before and after every water change.
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    Question on water storage

    Ok, so I got a Brute dark grey garbage can for my new salt water storage container. My trouble is when I mix the water for say longer than 3 days, it starts to smell bad and looks like it grows algae. It is dark and the lid is on tight, so no light is getting in. I use a MAG 9.5 or 3 Korelia 105...
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    Hanna checker for iodine

    I don't regularly dose. I checked it the other day and it was at a .03? or .3 or whatever it is supposed to be it was a tad bit low. So I added just a little bit. It was iodide I added. It's been a week since I changed water. My Mag was a bit low and calcium was tad bit low as well. I usually...
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    Hanna checker for iodine

    I have a little. I currently have a Red Sea iodine test kit, but I want something a bit easier to use, and quicker.. Yeah, I'm lazy... LOL
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    10' Frag Trough

    This is amazing! Any chance you going to do a write up on the build?:huh:
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    Hanna checker for iodine

    So thinking about getting one. Will they work for saltwater?
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    Jebao wp40

    I got one from that GB. I put it in the tank and it has replaced 3 Hydor 1080 Evo pumps. I have a 120 deep tank. Those things are amazing!! It is not set on the highest settings either. If I set it on the highest setting, it really kicks up a lot of gunk. So it' an awesome setting for nutrient...
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    Camoflaged

    I've got 2 clowns, a sailfin tang, 2 blue chromis, 2 yellow chromis, a sunshine chromis, and a yellow tail damsel. A fire shrimp and a skunk cleaner shrimp.
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    Camoflaged

    Its a Scooter Blenny.
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    Need help with where to go from here.

    Here's my tank as of just now. To me it feels kinda blah. What should I add to it for more color, more pop. Something that catches your eye. I want to start some SPS, but I'm having trouble keeping ph up. It is currently at 7.83. I'm keeping zoas, mushrooms, a hammer and a Duncan, they are...
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    Camoflaged

    Just chillin
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    Coralline algae scrapings question

    I got plenty of colors too. I have found that light intensity plays a role in what color shows up. I got some really strong lights a set of 212w Taotronics and a 2 bulb t5 set. I sometimes run them separately. When I run the leds I get maroon colored Coraline. I have been running just my 2 bulb...
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    Having a trouble with dust.

    Place a power head or the return closer to the top of the water line so it creates a small vortex that will suck the stiff back into the water where your skimmer has a better chance to get it out. Also I used to Getty three same stuff in a freshwater tank. I positioned my return spray bar do...
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