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  1. Skim or power filter with carbon only?

    Excellent...glad to hear that the algae problem has been solved :D Nothing more frustrating than a "fuzzy" reef!!! Glad to know about IO salt, because that's what I use, so maybe that was part of the problem. Good luck with that Fission Skimmer...I returned mine after only two weeks. Went...
  2. Aquapod Filter CHAMBERS -What should I use in them?AP OWNERS

    I usually run purigen only if/when I see an algae outbreak I'm not positive on this, but I think that carbon only absorbs some chemicals and "polishes" the water, whereas Purigen, Chemipure, etc will also address issues like phosphates, nitrates, silicates, etc. I do however see the difference...
  3. Skim or power filter with carbon only?

    Just my 2 cents here...(I know I'm new here, but not new to reefs)...I think you would benefit from the skimmer personally, but if you're not able or don't want to then you will have to stay on top of those water changes and probably do fairly large ones weekly(esp. if you are wanting to do a...
  4. Aquapod Filter CHAMBERS -What should I use in them?AP OWNERS

    Hey Saltman... Just wanted to chime in, although I'm not sure I can help... I have the AQ24, but I only have 2 chambers in the back. Here's what I have in them though...Chamber 1 (right side as you face the tank) I have 1/2 of the original sponge filter (cleaned at least weekly) and a HOB...
  5. Springer's Dottyback/firefish

    I know I'm a little late getting in on this post, but wanted to add my 2 cents...I have a Springer's at the recommendation of my LFS. He's in my AQ24 with a Ocellaris Clown, Yellow Watchman, and Longnose Hawk, and let me tell you he's a real BULLY!!!! I think I'm going to catch him and put him...

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