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Thanks X. No, the turf algae is a short leaf, fuzz. Almost impossible to scrape off and my tangs pick at it constantly with little result. Only thing that's even touched it are my urchins and Mexican Turbos. I think it's a direct result of my lack of skills,lol. Other folks don't have this...

O.k., this is around the one year anniversary for this tank. I'm fighting some red turf algae and valonia. The corals are growing, however and the fish are happy. I use the Bacter7 and vodka regime and have since incorporated an ETSS 1400 with Iwaki 100rlt. I also have the etss 800 w/Iwaki...

I'm glad to hear it's possible to create somewhat of a wave, Amp. Thanks for the reply.

I ended up going with a Tunze flow system instead of a closed loop. I have: 6125 constant flow 6100 attached to a 7095 controller 6200 attached to the same 7095 controller on the other side 6100 attached to a single controller. Not too sure how to work this out, but I would...

I'll try to take some today. My photo skills are embarrassing so I'm going to take my time and give something you can actually see. Thanks for asking. Tom

I'm using a ETSS 800 with an Iwaki 55rlt. I'm thinking it might be too small, but I have to re-stock the fund before I do anything. Works like a horse, but I might have too much bioload for it.

Thanks for the compliments, Folks! CollarCrazy, Yeah, I'm in Milford. Been here about 20 years after I broke out of Dearborn Heights, LOL.

Hey reefbum, Thanks and I'm only dosing kalk through a kent aquadoser and IV line 24/7. I do 2 week 40gallon water changes with Oceanic. I'm trying to keep things simple. I know my growth would be better with a CR and all the fixin's, but that's more things to go wrong, with my luck. Tom

Wow, thanks very much everybody! I'll update again after summer. Best regards, Tom Toro

Thanks for the kind words. You guys and gals inspired me to clean my skimmers.:thm:

Beautiful setup and very interesting tank. I could look at that thing for hours. Good luck on your repair and re-do. Please post After-do pictures. I'm sure it will be first class. Great job, Tom

Thanks for the great replies, Folks! I appreciate it.

Thanks very much, Chris!

Latest pics of the 240. Sorry for the crappy pics. I think I forgot how to do it. Thanks for looking:

Update as of yesterday Well, some updated pics of the 135. Not good closeups, but some pics none the less. These weren't photoshopped (not that there's anything wrong with that), but I did take these with just the VHO actinics on and the flash on the camera. I need a class in...

Thanks for the terrific comments, Folks! I appreciate it.

Yeah, just the baffles were acrylic. The tank was just a regular 50g breeder.

Not sure if this is a good idea or not, but I use small personal fans on all my ballasts and are on the same timers. Always have.

When I used acrylic for my baffles, 3 different sumps, I had no issues with GE 1 silicone coming apart or leaking between sections. One sump lasted 10 years without incident. I use glass now because...I have no idea. I just like it.

I've had to euthanize a fish. A yellow tang. Wasn't a great moment in my hobby career. I put it in the freezer, following some instructions I found on the net for a humane way to put one out of it's misery. I put him in tank water and then in the freezer. Not sure if it was painless, but...