11 gal nano reserected - IT'S ALIVE - AGAIN!

[Cake_Boss]

And, technically, neither of them are algae, but that's what they're known as.

True story.

Mine wouldn't go away, I finally netted the sand out (after about 3 months of letting it sit there) and added more flow. Never came back.

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Thanks guys!

 

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So now, I have bubbles showing up on top of the brown algae both on the rock and sand. Could my bulb be old?

 

[Dracx]

Check your nitrate levels again. It may be time for a water change, in which case you can syphon it off. If you don't know the age of your bulbs, that could be a culprit but you may need to increase your water flow as well.

 

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Might need to increase the flow. Just checked the nitrate levels a few days ago. Will try to do it before

 

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What's the rule of waterflow inside the tank? Since mine is a 11 gal tall, what should be our gph?

 

[Cake_Boss]

What's the rule of waterflow inside the tank? Since mine is a 11 gal tall, what should be our gph?

Depends on your coral

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SPS

 

[Cake_Boss]

SPS

It's up for debate and really what your coral can handle (acclimation is key). I've always read 20-25 turnover though. As long as your corals are growing and have PE, you can do what you'd like.

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It's up for debate and really what your coral can handle (acclimation is key). I've always read 20-25 turnover though. As long as your corals are growing and have PE, you can do what you'd like.

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PE?

 

[andyrm66]

Polyp Extension

 

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Gotcha. Well the purple monti I got this last week has not PE yet. Could there be a problem?

 

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Well I am getting new LED lights this week and a CPR CS50 Overflow to start building a sump/refugium. Then I can get rid of the HOB skimmer. The website says the CPR CS50 can handle up to 300 gal/h but how do I know how much is actually going down? How big of a return pump will I need????

 

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Just got my new LED's in. Here is a before and an after picture.

 

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Time to build my new stand and start the sump. I have a CPR CS50 Overflow and return as well, just need sump, skimmer and return pump. YES!

 

[cdrewferd]

What LED's did you go with? They look nice and bright.

 

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http://innovative-marine.com/skkye-light/single-strip.html

I went with two 12-inch 6 watt 14K. I love the way the tank looks now. I am going to get the Actinic (moon light) in a few months. My top off has been minimal since replacing my Mh lights with the LED's.