Hair algae - removal tips needed

I can not seem to get rid of "film" algae that gets on my glass. This algae comes and goes. I may have to run the magfloat over my front glass every day or I may be able to skip...

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Posted by on 6 July 2006

Magnesium and its effect on coralline algae

Since magnesium is a component of the pigment chlorphyll, it is required for all pigmented algae. Magnesium is also required for the formation of the enzyme catalase (Round, 1965), which serves the protective function of breaking down hydrogen peroxide into...

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Posted by on 20 January 2006

Clearing up water?

I have recently added carbon to my filtration and it has done a wonderful job until now. Its been about a week since I added it and the water seems yellowish in tint. I do have a significant amout of...

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Posted by on 9 January 2006

Updating My Water Change Setup

At the recommendation of several local reefers, I have increased my water change rate significantly, from 15 gallons every two months to 40 gallons a month. In order to facilitate this, I hade to make a few other changes…...

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Posted by on 6 January 2006