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8 | 13.79% |
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10 | 17.24% |
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48 | 82.76% |
| Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 58. You may not vote on this poll | |||
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11/30/2008, 10:09 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: West Hartford, CT
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Ive BEEN battling HA since this summer. I think im finally winning to an extent, but im still getting "waves" of it. Like it starts to die down, then it grows back. There is definetly less HA, but i think it's b/c cyano is fighting it for nutrients. I had several fish die and i ended up pulling out all live rock that had no corals or anything attached. I think i didnt make certain areas 'Open' enough and that created stagnant pockets for nutrients to collect.
I did find one fish that does better WITH HA. Rainford's Goby (Ambligobius rainfordi) actually needs filamentous algae to live! It's a very large part of it's diet. i dont think im going to completely get rid of my HA for a while, even though im CONSTANTLY battling it, so im going to get it. If nothing else, it will keep HA growth in check to an extent. Rainford's goby is also very peaceful, so it should get along with the other fish in the tank.
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11/30/2008, 05:35 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Long Island NY
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When I get the 30 setup, I'll be using RO/DI water and adding a refuge.. I'm going to buy some phosphate removing media for my AquaClear filter tomorrow.
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