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  1. Otty

    Otty Giant Squid

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    You may have a small problem keeping the micro algae alive as there is no nutrients in the tank right now for them to consume.
     
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  2. grubbsj

    grubbsj Gigas Clam

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    That was my though up till yesterday...the brown diatom algae has started...:-[

    So, cycling is under way...
     
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  3. ermano

    ermano Zoanthid

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    Rough, I know.
     
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  4. grubbsj

    grubbsj Gigas Clam

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    Live rock in the sump:

    [​IMG]

    Brown Algae has started:
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  5. grubbsj

    grubbsj Gigas Clam

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    I'm wondering about breaking up the larger pices of live rock into chuncks about 3 to 4 inches.

    This way, it would stack better (I could get more of it) in the sump and out of the refugium.

    But, that would leave less room for the snails & crabs to move through it...

    But, it would add more surface area for the pods to breed in...

    Humm...
     
    grubbsj, Dec 9, 2009
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  6. grubbsj

    grubbsj Gigas Clam

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    The macro algae arrived from Reef Cleaners this week:

    [​IMG]

    Also, on the top side of the pic you can see some of the Garf Grunge (live sand) that I added this week as well.

    The Lab section is coming around and is very functional. I'm liking the lighted "magnifying glass on a stick". It is sure easier on these old eyes.

    [​IMG]
     
    grubbsj, Dec 13, 2009
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  7. yamaharider73

    yamaharider73 Kole Tang

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    Awesome job looks great.
     
    yamaharider73, Dec 13, 2009
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  8. grubbsj

    grubbsj Gigas Clam

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    Thanks.
     
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  9. Otty

    Otty Giant Squid

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    I like the lab section too. Where did you get the peg board your using??? I could use some of that. :)
     
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  10. Peredhil

    Peredhil Giant Squid

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    Agreed. Very cool.

    I was thinking the same thing. These blue shelves look meant for this.
     
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