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  1. Trouble w Algae RED and BUBBLE??

    No i havn't tested for phosphates I dont have a test kit readly available and I dont have a petstore near by that is capable of it either. Looks like I need to invest in some more testing supplies. Thanks for your help.
  2. Trouble w Algae RED and BUBBLE??

    Actually that is what I am doing. I am using the foamfilters to help clean the water with about 4lbs live rock and carbon. I just recently put the carbon in it . Wanted to see if it would help out. I am looking to start using KENT reef carbon. Any other good ones???? I am also going to give...
  3. Trouble w Algae RED and BUBBLE??

    Well I did another 5gal water change last night and scooped some of the RED algae that is growing on the sand in one spot out of the tank. Thainks look better today I will try the RowaPhos, Yes the Remora is new I had been running a wet skim and emptying the cup every day but I adjusted it a bit...
  4. Trouble w Algae RED and BUBBLE??

    Maybee a cube and a half worth a day , I will cut out the flake all together. As far as the miracle mud yeah your right and yet my corals look better , I was using a Kent sand Marine Biosediment. I also am wondering about going w a bigger canister firlter and with a UV in in. I change/ clean...
  5. Trouble w Algae RED and BUBBLE??

    OK i added another pump w a directional flow and aimed in in the direction of the NUISANCE as you can see in the top of the photo. I also realized the pump for my HOT is not the Mag drive 4 but a RIO 1400. I will also try to cut down on my feeding , I am only feeding MYSIS twice a day and a...
  6. Trouble w Algae RED and BUBBLE??

    Please help me out I am staring to have an issue w RED algae and possibly Bubble Algae forming in my tank. My Tiger Goby that I had died and since then this is starting to get out of control. I know I can just add some CHEMICLEAN to it but that never seems to finish the Algae off...
  7. My Reef

    Thank You
  8. Bristleworms

    I am wanting to get rid of some of them because of the population boom that has seemed to occur. I will try cutting down on my feeding and Thank U for the rock Idea. I appreciate everybody's help if anyone has any other ideas please let me know.
  9. Bristleworms

    I didnt have much luck w the homemade trap I put some squid in it. I am going to try a different kind of meat any suggestions????
  10. My Reef

    The first pic is my 29 I ran for 6mths The 2nd pic is my 46 I have had running for about 4 mts now
  11. Bristleworms

    My six line wont mess w them, I have tried the scoop theory but i keep moving some of the new growth corals that I am tryin to get attached to rock so its a lose / lose situation I am going to try a homemade trap that I found out on the web and have altered the idea a little. Please keep posting...
  12. Bristleworms

    How can I get rid of the little monsters , There is a over abundance of them Please help they are getting on my nerves.!!!!!!!Also I am having trouble w my Fluval 104 losing prime and not pushing water but the motor is still running. Whats up w that?

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