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Struansmochkins

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Hi,

I'm new here and getting started on a new tank build I'm documenting here. Any input welcome! The forum has been a great resource to me in planning already.

Cheers,
Shawn

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Welcome to Reef2Reef!!!

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Great to have you Shawn and slow and steady….

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Welcome Shawn :)

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Welcome to Reef2Reef!

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Welcome to Reef2Reef, Shawn. You seem to already have the website mastered, launching with a build thread!

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Welcome to Reef2Reef!!

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Welcome !!! :rolling-on-the-floor-laughing:

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Welcome to the party!!

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Welcome to R2R Shawn.

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Enjoy your time here, Shawn.

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Dinkin's Aquatic Gardens

WHEN NUISANCE ALGAE OR CYANO FIRST APPEARS, WHAT DO YOU DO FIRST?

Manually remove it and observe
Votes: 8 20.0%
Retest nutrients and other parameters
Votes: 9 22.5%
Adjust flow or lighting
Votes: 1 2.5%
Reduce or change feeding
Votes: 0 0.0%
Add or strengthen the cleanup crew
Votes: 6 15.0%
Improve filtration or nutrient export
Votes: 2 5.0%
Use a targeted treatment
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Wait and let the tank find its balance
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Phone a friend...
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It depends (explain in the comments)
Votes: 3 7.5%

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