Hair algae - removal tips needed

I can not seem to get rid of "film" algae that gets on my glass. This algae comes and goes. I may have to run the magfloat over my front glass every day or I may be able to skip...

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Posted by on 6 July 2006

Coralline algae question

How long does it take for coralline algae to grow? I have been dripping two bags 1000ml of calcium and carbonate alkalinity refilling each bag every two days for the past week. How long before the coralline starts to grow?...

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Posted by on 4 February 2006

Magnesium and its effect on coralline algae

Since magnesium is a component of the pigment chlorphyll, it is required for all pigmented algae. Magnesium is also required for the formation of the enzyme catalase (Round, 1965), which serves the protective function of breaking down hydrogen peroxide into...

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Posted by on 20 January 2006

Clearing up water?

I have recently added carbon to my filtration and it has done a wonderful job until now. Its been about a week since I added it and the water seems yellowish in tint. I do have a significant amout of...

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Posted by on 9 January 2006

Glass Hydrometer Today I (Aquarium kit saltwater) was checking the specific gravity of

Today I was checking the specific gravity of my tank using a glass hydrometer that I own from when I made beer and wine years back. When checking the specific gravity of your saltwater be sure you are using...

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Posted by on 6 January 2006

Perfect results

Ph 8.2 alk/buff 300+ hardness 425 nitrite 0 nitrate a trace, less than 5 ammonia 0 s.g. less than 1.022 temp 78 This is amazing.  The bacteria in the live rock really is taking out the nitrate! I wish...

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Posted by on 6 January 2006

Water test after removing the last worm

I tested the water after removing the dead worm and doing a partial water change. Since the water was excellent this morning I wanted to see if there was any spike significant enough to skewer the readings even with...

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Posted by on 6 January 2006

Water tests

Ran some quick water tests on the 180 today. Was hoping to see some change with the water change using 50/50 IO/Oceanic mix... forget to test the alk/cal of the new SW. Temp 78F SG 1.024 (still raising it...

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Posted by on 6 January 2006