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Smallest tanks that you have with a refugium?
I have a friend who is talking about how he runs a refugium on a 10-gallon tank and it sounded odd since many of my own refugium tend to be almost double that size. That got me thinking about it all, and I was curious…
Is there any known reliable controller that can be used (that isn’t an Apex unit) that has this functionality? I know there are a bunch of others but their probes tend to get messed up since they aren’t used for…
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Managing multiple sump reactors into one
I have several questions below that I would love some answers to! Can I install the reactors in line? That will eliminate the need for multiple water pumps. If I install them in-line, in what order should I do so?…
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Are bubble traps necessary?
Hi! I already have a small tank to use as the sump and I was wondering if a bubble trap is necessary I am trying to do this as cheap as possible. Also can someone please tell me what those overflow things are why can't…
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How long should an aquarium light last?
Hey folks, I have a a light fixture that is about 3 years old that is on about 6 hours per day. I am wondering how long these stay effective? Do they have a shelf life? I am assuming they do. Thanks!
I do, since without the temperature difference you may not see your fish adjust or change their colors, try to breed, etc. I’ve even heard and read a few studies that I will need to link in here, that have shown keeping…
I would say it was after the second tank, I realized that keeping fish is for sure a hobby but can overwhelm someone’s house easily. Each tank to me, really can be a different environment with totally different species…
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Making live food at home
My worry is just making sure that while you raise them, that you can give them the best diet to be super beneficial to the fry. Do you source the food from somewhere specific? Or do you also try to make that food from…
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Fixing or repairing chips in glass tank
I’m not sure how common this is for other people, but how often have you randomly checked your tank and noticed these odd chips missing from the glass? Not so much that it is cracked, but a chip like it was damaged by…
I appreciate the follow up, and the level of detail that is within the study that you created.
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Hydrogen Peroxide Bath
What is the recommended concentration of hydrogen peroxide to dip frags in to remove any algae or containment when placing in a new aquarium?
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Common Misinformation in the Hobby?
What are some things you consider to be misinformation in this hobby? For example, I’m fighting a tank crash right now because I got lazy with my tank. I think this is ultimately due to overcomplicating things that I…
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Where did you originally learn about sumps?
Where did you originally learn about sumps and did you think they were a good idea at first or were they an odd idea using another tank for custom media/water movement?
Just make sure you give them a tank that has and maintains a calcium/hard water content - since they use that to keep their shells hard and not cracked/rotting through. Otherwise they are slow eaters, and can move…
As always I appreciate you keeping this updated and going!
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Making live food at home
Where are some good places where you have purchased equipment or the necessary aspects for making your own actual alive food at home? Any secret aspects you add to make it more beneficial to those fish or inverts that…
Pros: cheaper overall, thinner fixture, no heat, wide light spectrum produced, cool visual effects like storms, clouds, etc. Cons: if they break or don’t work normally means you have to replace the whole unit, heat can…
I’d wash them in white vinegar and soap, and let it sit in there for a few days completely submerged. Do not boil them since that can cause them to explode or crack. I personally wouldn’t use beach rocks since you have…
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Add sources to disease pages
Could you add the sources for some of the statements made within the disease-related pages (and maybe others)? Specifically looking for any scientific documentation or studies were done that would approve such aspects…
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