Algae Control

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I posted a tank thread yesterday but I did not see any reaction so just wanted to post this, as I feel that this idea I take full credit for works great. I use plastic boot/ shoe trays and cut them to fit to block light. I considered the plastic leaching something, have been watching my coral carefully as I feel they react to changes more rapidly then fish. Anyway the back glass is fully covered , and have two pieces laying on the top to stop the light. The main reason I do this is because the glass used to get hair algae groth , and when cleaned floats around and lands on t
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he coral, and sand making a big mess. Now zero. Also you cant see it looking at the front
 
Why are your light mount brackets putting your lights so far to the rear of the tank?
 
Why are your light mount brackets putting your lights so far to the rear of the tank?
Had to get them to give me the Par I need for the coral. As I said in my build thread am not happy with Aqua scape but stuck with it , and have to work around it
 

WHAT DO YOU ALWAYS RUN OUT OF AT THE WORST TIME?

  • Salt mix

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  • Fish or coral food

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  • Test kits or reagents

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  • Filter media or replacement fleece

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  • RO/DI filters or supplies

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  • Fragging and repair supplies, like glue or epoxy

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  • I keep a backup of everything

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