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Running experiments to see the actual benefit would be cool but I honestly haven't been diligent in testing parameters. My goal was simply to add another nutrient export method to my setup that I would measure in handfuls instead of ppm. Are there any drawbacks to running a refugium? My...

8 days of growth

I'm a big fan of the sailfin blenny. Colors are muted but I love how it just perches somewhere and gives you a dirty look all day. On the plus side it'll help you keep your tank clean of algae as well. http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/94/?pcatid=94 Aside from that I have 2 firefish, nice to...

Hmm, I've heard and read that GFO is useful but very expensive given how quickly it exhausts itself. Have you considered an algae reactor instead? I believe they accomplish the same goals. FWIW, I have a gallon of the BRS GFO brand, unopened for sale. Located in Malden.

Parts: - Aquatop MR-30 Reactor - Accel Aquatics Warm-White High Output Water Resistant LED Strip Light with Transformer - 6 foot - Zipties - Extension cord from dollar store - Starter macroalgae from Dong :D My Somatic 60 sump lacks a true refugium area so I built a DIY external reactor that...

http://gmacreef.com/herbie-overflow-reef-tank-plumbing-method-basics/ How is your drain plumbing setup? If you have 3 holes, a herbie would work.

Who needs a $100 ATO reservoir. Thanks Aaron.

Wow looks awesome, makes me want to consider getting a DSLR as well. Do you use any other filters or lenses to take these?

Have you tried adding more clean up crew to balance it out? I personally added an urchin to my tank and it devoured all the algae in sight.

That really sucks, I just had a six line wrasse jump out of my tank. I was mortified when I found him, thought he was a dried up leaf initially. Hope things turn around.

Was wondering if I could get recommendations on what people do for leak detection. This is the first time I've owned a large tank, 50 gallons, and I am now having awful thoughts about what a tank failure/leak would do to my apartment. My only saving grace is the floor is vinyl so it shouldn't...

I was going to apply the entire inside of my cabinet with this. Can you paint over it after it dries?

Anyone by chance use this stuff? Steve from SCA Aquariums said it was a good option for the MDF cabinet. Was wondering if anyone else has gone down this road.

I have a 10g nano as well and am running this: https://www.amazon.com/Hydor-Koralia-Nano-Aquarium-Circulation/dp/B0036S4YZ0. Keep in mind at this price range these are all AC powered so they have only 1 speed. Placed it right under the return which has a Hydor deflector on it. You honestly...

Would love to see more @madducks42!

I'm in. Adult medium.

This question spawned from a conversation with @dz6t but I was curious wanted to hear from other members of the community as well. In the above video BRS is doing a comparison test on powerheads on whether they create a gyre or not. Aside from the actual Maxspects, the Tunze 6085 powerhead...

Do I post my Capt America here?

Agreed, the flan and the chocolate cookies were my top 2. Was tough but I went with the chocolate cookies!