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big skimmer yet lots of algae


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    lReef lKeeper - Reefkeeper CR Member
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    how long are the Halides on ?? pc's shouldnt make much of a difference in a 100 gallon tank. halides should be on no more than 6-8 hours per day, IMO.
    you may want to check the phosphate levels in there. phosphates are a mojor building block for algea.

    http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2006-09/rhf/index.php

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    segraves1 - Reefkeeper CR Member
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bobby View Post
    how long are the Halides on ?? .... halides should be on no more than 6-8 hours per day, IMO.

    hmm....well I'm sitting at about 13-14 hours on the Halides........ lol
    Chris

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    fish, polups, and LPSs

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