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02/26/2006, 06:55 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Clemson, SC
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am i using to much light
Hey guys i got a hair alge problem and i have done tons of water changes, turned lights back, changed light blubs, changed ro filters. but the alge has taken control and growing way to fast, i pull tons by hand every week. do you guys think i have way to much lights. i got 3 400w MH lights with 4 65w actinic blues. tell me what u guys think.
oh yea my tank is 180 gallons 2x2x6 |
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02/26/2006, 10:59 PM
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Rejisturd Mimbur
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Brevard County, FL
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Trying to pin down a HA problem can be a real pain in the buttocks. How long are your MHs on? How many fish do you have? How often do you feed? Are you using RO/DI water? The list of questions can go on and on.
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Ummmm... yeah... don't touch the Mag Float. Sorry kids, your college fund is gone, but the tank looks SWEET right? Current Tank Info: 150gal mixed reef. ER CS135, 65gal sump/fuge with a Mag12 return. (2) Korillia 4s, (1) modded MJ1200, two SunSun 3200gph powerheads. 250+lbs LR. |
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02/27/2006, 02:07 AM
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Location: Rockford, Illinois
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Your light wont have the algae grow and grow, it is continuing to grow from either Phosphates and alot of excess nutrients.
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02/27/2006, 07:18 AM
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i got 2 phosbans on the system. it hasnt slowed down the agle, kinda weird. Is it going to be one of those thing i am going to have to ride out.
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02/27/2006, 05:42 PM
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i just tested the ro water and it is reading 42ppm
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02/27/2006, 11:29 PM
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Location: Rockford, Illinois
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WOW.
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02/28/2006, 02:52 PM
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Location: Clemson, SC
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is wow good or bad lol
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03/15/2006, 01:35 AM
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Rejisturd Mimbur
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Brevard County, FL
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That would be a bad wow. It needs to be zero or pretty darn close to it.
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Ummmm... yeah... don't touch the Mag Float. Sorry kids, your college fund is gone, but the tank looks SWEET right? Current Tank Info: 150gal mixed reef. ER CS135, 65gal sump/fuge with a Mag12 return. (2) Korillia 4s, (1) modded MJ1200, two SunSun 3200gph powerheads. 250+lbs LR. |
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03/15/2006, 02:33 PM
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Location: Southaven, MS
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I'M NEW- I HAVE A 75 GAL., GREAT PROTEIN SKIMMER, JUST GOT AN AQUA PRO, ALGAE TOOK OVER, CUT BACK LIGHTS,CURE WAS BUYING 3 MORE TURBO SNAILS & 2 MORE SEA URCHINS. CINDY
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Cynthia Ivey Current Tank Info: 50 lb. live rock, hippo, banner, yellow tang, 2 damsel, 2 clown, firefish, royal gramma, flame angel, cleaner shrimp, sally lightfoot, hermit crabs, turbo snail, feather duster, aptashia amenone, sea urchin, limpet, new protein skimmer-wonderful |
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