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  1. M

    Phytoplankton and nitrates/phosphates

    I have a quick question... Can feeding a tank with phytoplankton cause a nitrate and/or phosphate buildup? Or can it fuel an algal bloom? Or any other bad outcomes? I have a reef with all sorts of corals. My dad picked some up and I'm not sure if I should use it or not. I know it's for feeding...
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    Lowest cost and easiest way to eliminate green hair, bubble, turf and slime algae

    Lowest cost and easiest way to eliminate green hair, bubble, turf and slime algae from your aquarium (hopefully permanently). This new test version of the algae scrubber is much easier to build than the waterfall version (the Mega Powerful one), and is perfect for nano's. This new scrubber...
  3. J

    Nitrates off the chart! Help!

    I'm hoping we can get some help! We have a 175 gallon saltwater tank. This tank has been setup as a predator fish-only tank. For the first 2 1/2 years I did trial and error with different fish and the nitrates were never a problem as long as I kept feeding under control. I had to move...
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