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Episode 115 – Fish at Rock Bottom

Posted on December 17, 2021March 22, 2022 by Chad

If you build your aquascape with a sandy foundation you may soon find yourself in trouble. This very simple tip can prevent that, and make sure your tank is ready for burrowing livestock.
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Macroalgae Reactors – Should I Buy One?

Posted on March 9, 2021 by Chad

I can't remember a time when I didn't keep macro algae. My first marine tank did not have a sump so I grew halimeda which is an attractive algae. Then I got a hang on refugium, and grew macro algae in it. Finally I got a sump and things took off from there. But, growing macro in your sump comes with problems. You have to have a light source for one, but that's minor. The real issue is that bits...
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Green Spotted Scat

Posted on January 30, 2021 by Chad

In this video I discuss the Green Spotted scan and answer if it is reef safe or not, and answer of it will or will not eat aiptasia as some people say it does.
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How To: Do You Need a Skimmer? How do I pick one?

Posted on August 25, 2020August 26, 2020 by Chad

The short answer to "Do You Need a Skimmer?" is "maybe". It really depends. We will get into that in a moment. I have a love/hate relationship with skimmers. The hate part is pretty easy to explain. They are expensive, need frequent tweaking, frequent cleaning, they take up a lot of room, they are noisy, they smell, and if they aren't working just right do next to nothing. For the cost a skimme...
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How Much Flow Do I Need?

Posted on June 16, 2020 by Chad

This topic is mostly discussed on reef tank forums but it really applies to all aquariums. Just how much flow do you need? Seems simple, but it is not an easy question to answer. More important may be the question "What kind of flow do I need?" There are actually many types of flow. Flow isn't just flow, it isn't just the movement of water. Of the at least 13 types of flow there are two that are...
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