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Thanks for the input. Think I'd feel better cleaning it all. I also have brown alge starting up. Some on the live sand and glass. I've been leaving the lights on 10 hours per day. Should I cut the time down following the cleanup and water change?

I undoubtedly made an over statement when I said "good" growth. Let's say some. That sounds better. Here's what I have starting anew: a white/clear in color, looks a like tree w/branches, about 1/8 inch long. I'd say a dozen little trees on 1 rock. Have growth starting that looks like...

I've had LR in the tank curing for 2 weeks now. Replaced 50% of water and brushed live rock with soft brush 1 week ago. Planning on doing same again but have noticed good growth starting. Should I go ahead and brush the rock again during the upcoming water change, or let it go as is? intruder

Just starting up. My 55G tank is equipped with an Emperor 400 & a RamoraC Skimmer. Tank has plenty of sand (80LB = 4-5 inches), 45LB LR & 50LB base rock. Several questions for now: 1. Should I remove the Bio wheels from the E-400? 2. With the depth of sand that I have...

Another question. I plan to leave the Emperor 400 on my tank, should I remove the Bio wheels or not? intruder

Thanks for the good words. And it is only 3 Rio's, not 300.

Skimmer working great now. Topped off with water this morning and it really worked for about 4 hrs following that. My whole set up is a 55G with 80 lb sand (half live). 50 lb good base rock and 45 lb live. Emperor 400, RamoraC w/Maxi-Jet 1200, and 300 Rio 400's to move the water. Light is...

Have already taken the waste bowl as high as it can go. That sure helps. I'm kind of slow @ times, but then I'm sure. Thanks guys. By the way, leaving the 400 up and running won't hurt anything will it? Bandit22

I am just starting up a 55gal system. Am curing 45 LB live rock an in no rush. Have an Emperor 400 & a RamoraC w/Maxi-Jet 1200. Problem is that when I turn on the skimmer, it foams so much that in a short time it completely fills the waste bowl with water and then foam begins coming out the...