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  1. axel06

    Milky Film INSIDE Tank Glass

    Here, once again, is my "used purchase" (RODI'd well water, no livestock, only coraline rock & crushed coral base) tank today. After adding Fritz 900 Turbo a week ago in triple dose (as recommended by Fritz), there is an unexplainable white milky film INSIDE the tank's glass. Ammonia still close...
  2. axel06

    Big light

    I found this in the attic! Anybody know mfr. & are these still used today? No markings nor Id anywhere... Fully working... Has moon led's, high power quartz(?) & Seaside fluorescent bulbs plus 2 ballasts. Any value or recycling?
  3. axel06

    Reactor Pump & Filter Pump

    I have a JBJ cubey 20gal AIO & 3 compartments in back. Do I keep running both the JBJ filtering pump PLUS the Innovative Marine Desktop Reactor with own 52GPH pump? Or can I remove JBJ's filter pump & allow reactor pump handle it all - strong enough? I am afraid if I have 2 pumps running...
  4. axel06

    Which Nano setup?

    Many, many years ago I had a nice 75gallon reef tank. We moved & decided to give it a rest. Since then equipment has changed, new discoveries as to functionality, different ideas/ thoughts & now my desire to go with a 15 or 20 gallon Nano. Which is the most recommendable? In addition to...
  5. axel06

    SPS and LPS Corals

    I am having great success with LPS soft corals, but totally fail when it comes to SPS hard corals. Wat is the trick or what am I doing wrong? What are the parameters for SPS being successful? Do I need any additives? Please help!
  6. axel06

    red slime, aka cyano

    I know we have discussed this before. I have also been told that adding Boyd's and other red slime removers into the tank will also kill the beneficial bacterias. What to do? Mine has improved by increasing the flow quite a bit over the infected area, but still present. My water is not high on...
  7. axel06

    purplish brown film on sandbed

    Can anyone identify or tell me if a spotty, purplish brown film on the sand, in a couple of places, 1"- 3", is good, bad or indifferent? Tried to rake, but will reappear overnight. If bad "algae" (?) how do I get rid of it?
  8. axel06

    Angelfish inside Carpet anemone!?

    Is it normal for an Angel to chase the clowns away from the carpet anemone and "attack" its' center? Assume that sooner or later the Angel will get stung??? Any suggestions?
  9. axel06

    Scratched Glass

    Does anybody have solutions, ideas or recommendations what, if anything, can be done to fix or minimize scratches on tank glass?
  10. axel06

    Recommended lighting for planned reeftank?

    You experts out there - what is the best lighting set-up for a reeftank I am starting next week...and where to buy...Have a 70 gallon tank with best there is when it comes to watertreatment equipment, but want to get the right lights. Thanks!
  11. axel06

    Is this live sand in a bag recommendable or not

    Is this live sand in a bag recommendable or not for an eventual reef tank: Nature’s Ocean® Bio-Activ Live™ Aragonite ??
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