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    I've got what looks like a little bit of skimmate forming on my tank's water surface

    Would make sense, I've been slowly removing crushed coral sand and replacing them with finer sand. I've got a ton of sand dust floating in there. Plan for today 20% water change and clean clean clean. Thanks for all the advice!
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    I've got what looks like a little bit of skimmate forming on my tank's water surface

    I do have one fish that is missing, maybe it’s dead somewhere and causing the bloom. I pointed both my return spouts towards the water surface to create a lot of agitation. We’ll see if that helps. Thanks for the tip!
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    I've got what looks like a little bit of skimmate forming on my tank's water surface

    It's been a while since I've inspected my sump system, maybe its time to look everything over and find where the bubbles may be coming from. Thanks for the tip!
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    I've got what looks like a little bit of skimmate forming on my tank's water surface

    Where was the microbubbles coming from and how did you fix it?
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    I've got what looks like a little bit of skimmate forming on my tank's water surface

    It's not stinky or colored or anything like that, just a very thin layer of bubbles. And yes I do have a protein skimmer in the sump. Do i need to agitate the water surface more? Turn up my powerheads? Any thoughts?
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    Fish recommendation needed

    I like the chalk bass, unfortunately they are currently out of stock at ora.
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    Fish recommendation needed

    That's also my hope, that once my euphillias and other corals mature that they'll come out of their back corners.
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    Fish recommendation needed

    I've been going back and forth with getting a nem, I like the look of bubble tips but I know they're not guaranteed to stay that way and they often stretch out their tentacles (which Im not a fan of). Also, as you've mentioned, I don't like the thought of them overtaking my small tank. Has your...
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    Fish recommendation needed

    Wow, after checking out some video, I've really fallen in love with those blue eyed threadfin cardinals! No I just need to find where to get them. :)
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    Fish recommendation needed

    I've heard so much good stuff about High Tide but I've actually never been, only because I'm so far from oakland. But I think it's time for me to make that trip. I'll do more research on the fairy wrasses. Also the banggai (and pajamas) are kind of growing on me, will need to do more research...
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    Fish recommendation needed

    I'm really liking the blue gudgeon dartfish, do you have thoughts on them?
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    Fish recommendation needed

    Damsels are definitely on my list, but they have a reputation of becoming jerks and are very hard to catch when they do lol. But i guess you cant have the perfect fish. I guess I'd be open to banggais.. i don't personally like the look of the pajamas.
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    Fish recommendation needed

    I know, I'm always on the hunt for a pistol shrimp. Also thanks the reco, after a quick research, the dartfish interests me. Need to watch about 10 more youtube videos about it lol.
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    Fish recommendation needed

    Not too excited by either as they just float in place most of the time. But thanks for the reco.
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