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This is the coolest lookin yellow/green rainbow ric. So of course I'm stuffing it happily with PE mysis so it grows fast and happy.

And yes, those are the first specs of coraline algae growing on my marcorock

Originally Posted by kayl on Dec 03 2009

I set up my new reef set up a few weekends ago. Added live rock and substrate on 11/24/2009.
No photos on this computer, but I'll put a few up. Threw in a cocktail shrimp and left it in along with the live rock from 11/25/2009 - 11/29/2009.

Current filtration: 26lbs of live rock, 30 lbs of aragonite sand, filter floss and carbon.

Test results from today:
Ammonia: 0
Nitrite: 0
Nitrate: 10
pH: 8.2
SG: 1.0255
Temp: 78.7*

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Been a while since I've made the rounds, I thought I'd post some details of the display. First, a full tank shot from about a week ago.



While I'm very happy with the rock, I have noticed a lot of brown algae growth. After speaking with others who have used Marco rocks, this is not uncommon. Fortunately, it blows right off the rock and the turbo snails make quick work ...

Ok everyone this is my first post. My name is Larry and I am setting up a 150g mixed reef tank. I have decided to DIY some of the if the things I need for the tank, ie the stand, canopy and sump. I have already started on the stand, I am building a steel frame stand covered in wood. I am waiting for quotes on getting it powder coated, and while I wait I want to get started on the sump. I am using a 40g breeder with the dims of 36 x 18 x 16 as my sump and using a ASM G3 skimmer which has a footprint ...

I am looking for led set up for my 220gallon I heard ecoxotic is coming out with a new pendant. Any advise pros and cons.... Need to buy lights with in the next month. I have about $3000 to spend need some help...