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  1. General Reef Discussion
    Alright, I recently added some corals and Im running low on my old salt (Instant ocean sea salt) Im think about just buying the reef crystals or is there another brand that is worth the extra money. I am starting 2 part dosing as well so that will cover Cal. Alk. and Mag. Im worried more about...
  2. General Reef Discussion
    Ok I've been battling Bubble Algae for a bit now and pretty much got it under control, my question is now that I've pretty much cleaned my DT of the algae, I've noticed it in my overflow. How can I clean this effectively and the water in my overflow is level with my water in my DT, that's not...
  3. General Reef Discussion
    So I wonna get a RO/DI filtration system 5step....I wonna hook it up to my utility sink in my garage...what could I use for a water storage? Any suggestions? I was gonna get a 50GPD system
  4. General Reef Discussion
    I am new to the whole reef tank system but have owned aquariums before so I am well aware of the maintenance involved with operating a reef tank. Currently I have NOT started cycling the water in the tank bc I am waiting for my ro/di system to arrive in the mail. My setup is a 40 gallon long...
  5. General Reef Discussion
    Hello All, I recently had sprung a on the base of my 72g bowfront and had to quickly go out an purchase a new one. I transferred everything out of my old one, salvaged 3/4 of my water and had no casualties during this hectic time. My old tank had coraline algae growth all over the back of it...
  6. General Reef Discussion
    i know u wash these in the washing machine, but do you use any type of detergent? if the person that owned it before u may have used detergent, can u just rewash it with none and it'll be ok? thanks :beer:
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