Lighting options discussed

plan on buying a 90 gal All-Glass Mega Flow Overflow Aquarium with matching canopy. My questions is what lighting options do I have with this setup and how do I mount the lights under the canopy. I plan on having...

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Posted by on 11 March 2006

Picoreef practicalities

Location isn’t the only problem with the picoreef, though. I really think that the tank is too small…or the rock in the tank is too big. I have a really difficult time changing the water or even testing the water...

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Posted by on 11 March 2006

Red and Brown algae problem

Hi can any one help me with my Brown and red alge problem? I have it growing all over my tank on the sand on the rocks over my soft corals and polips it is making my tank looks so...

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Posted by on 1 February 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

Saltwater Coral Reef Aquariums: Success Tip #9

Be patient! Only bad things happen quickly in reef tanks. Most good changes happen in several months, not several days or hours. If this is a display item for you (as opposed to a hobby) and you paid to...

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Posted by on 6 January 2006

Reef Aquariums: Success Tip #10

Have fun! Some people are SO serious about their saltwater aquariums that they do not see the marvelous beauty and excitement that can be had in the hobby they are trying so hard to be good at. Relax, meet...

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Posted by on 6 January 2006

Let Me Help You Out

Gerona: My Saltwater Marine Aquarium 1: "55 gallonns {48 inches long by 14 inches wide and 24 inches deep} saltwater marine aquarium in the early stages of becoming a reef aquarium." I just left a helpful comment on this...

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Posted by on 6 January 2006

Cutting coral frags

I’ve been itchin’ to make a few frags and I couldn’t take it any longer. Yesterday I grabbed a clean new pair of scissors that I’ve been saving for just such an occasion and prepared to begin fragging. I...

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Posted by on 6 January 2006

Copper and Coral

I’ve both read and heard that copper is toxic to corals, even in minute amounts. I’ve read prohibitions on using tap water because if there are any copper pipes it’ll leach out, tainting the water and poisoning the corals...

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Posted by on 6 January 2006

Reefers Dreams

I was looking around for reef aquariums blogs when I found one called “Reefers Dreams“. The blog hasn’t been updated in a long time and after reading thru several post I can understand why, the blog would more appropriately...

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Posted by on 6 January 2006