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  1. Alexander1312

    July/Aug 2025 Coral Magazine Article: Phosphate - A Nutrient With Diverse Effects (Hans-Werner Balling)

    I am not sure how many had a chance to read this article in the print or only a couple of days ago released digital edition, but I found it very interesting. Unfortunately, it is not an easy read (and at the end of the article he recommends two of their products :)), and it does assume certain...
  2. Alexander1312

    Electrical advice - lighting fixtures - needs professional help (potentially)

    I am using the two Quanta Light Helix bars and two ATLAS with the Hydros Control X4 and its 0-10V connector. For months, there are on and off issues with the dimming through the 0-10V connector, which leads to any of the ATLAS or Helix bars turning on and off at random constantly thoughout the...
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    Water change accident - saltwater on carpet

    "We" had a little accident when performing a water change for the nano tank, and the small sump got too much water and soaked the carpet around it. Any best practice on what to do with the carpet to minimize the damage? Carpet is old so not a big problem but I would like to not need to replace...
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    Hawaii (Insider) Travel Recommendations (for Reefers)

    (Inspired by another post earlier) We moved to the Bay Area in 2022 (again) and have never been to Hawaii. Since we have (hopefully) some celebrations this year, we would like to make it work around 'Christmas' time (on or after December 20), for a family of 4. The last few years were a...
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    ATO siphon issue - how to fix?

    I have recently changed the ATO from RedSea to Hydros, since I was not happy with the RedSea at all, as it seemed unrealiable. However, the BIG benefit of the RedSea was that it had a siphon prevention mechanism - which allowed the setup I have with a tall container to work (we talked about...
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    Cotton candy torch - one head less happy than the other

    Maybe not a great video to demonstrate this but this two head cotton candy coral has one head seemingly less happy then the other (left, less extended than right). What could be the reason?
  7. Alexander1312

    Red Sea Gate Valve Replacement

    @Arvin R - Saw this on Facebook. Great idea - are you able to replace this on my Red Sea Reefer Nano?
  8. Alexander1312

    Latest Tech - The German shopping experience

    So I am on vacation in Germany, and my focus was of course to spend some money on unique reefing gear, and visit some public aquariums again (and potentially new ones, i.e., Burger Zoo/Netherlands). But it turns out there will be some risk spending a disproportianoate amount on tech. I bought...
  9. Alexander1312

    Your no. 1 (overlooked) thing to plan for when going on extended vacation

    I have been planning my 17-day absence starting next Monday for quite some time now, but I am still not sure if I considered everything important. Wanted to reach out to see if you are willing to share any advice on what to consider when going on vacation. One thing I am still not sure how to...
  10. Alexander1312

    Gone - PIF - Green Candy Cane (2-3 pieces)

    Edit: *Supporting members only - BOD volunteers receive preference* I am running out of space of the frag tank and have at least 2-3 of these.
  11. Alexander1312

    Gone - PIF - Sand sifting starfish

    It lost half of his leg already and it does not look like if my sandbed is dirty enough. Hopefully someone can take him this week as I will be on vacation next week until June 20.
  12. Alexander1312

    Versa dosing amount issues

    Three of my four Ectotech Versa dosing pumps did not dose the proper amounts - probably for a week or more now (poor timing so shortly before vacation). Most of them less than instructed, one of them a little more but not too much. I played around with the settings and saw this feature, and it...
  13. Alexander1312

    Connecting a VarioS2 to a Wave Engine LE

    Not sure what I am doing wrong. The pump shows the error message. Can anyone see where the error is? Seemed so simple.
  14. Alexander1312

    Cutting corals from the (encrusted) bottom - yes or no?

    I have these two SPS colonies which I would like to glue onto a large plate or rock (sorry for the glare). Are there any issues with me cutting them from the bottom with a bandsaw to make the bottom flat (or get them into a better shape) for easier attachment? My goal is to not hurt the colony...
  15. Alexander1312

    DBTC: LaZys Hybrid Blue Zing

    I just added LaZys Hybrid Blue Zing to DBTC. There are 1 frag(s) available right now. This thread was automatically created by BARcode
  16. Alexander1312

    Sand sifting sea star (Astropecten polycanthus) - issues

    We have this guy for 1 year and 3 months without any issues until recently, when we noticed that he lost part of his leg. While I can see some very predetarioal inverts we have in this tank attacking it - or the two triggers (?), I assume the root cause is more related to not getting enough...
  17. Alexander1312

    Gone - PIF - RODI - Aquatic Life + Booster Pump + 2 new membranes + 3 DI resin pack (new) (supporting members + only)

    I bought a different RODI now (which still needs plumbing enhancements, refer to different post) and will give this away to someone who needs this (not for resale). Preference will be given to supporting members +, i.e., those who have volunteered at either a frag swap or the CFM for at least 3...
  18. Alexander1312

    Green Birdsnest - 3 larger frags available (Walnut Creek)

    I still have at least 5 larger frags available, and will give 3 of them away under PIF, since I do need the room. This coral seems to grow even in the dark (it is a joke) so it is a very robust coral for beginners or folks who start up their tank, and would like to have success early. I am...
  19. Alexander1312

    Yellow Tang - Reddish Face

    Curious to know what you guys think this is causing. Please note that I am aware she also has scars from previous overdosing of (granular activated) carbon many months ago, so my concern is only about the reddish color on her face (and fins). Posted simultanously on humblefish - see here...
  20. Alexander1312

    Aqualogic Controller - The King is dead

    At least to me. I have two Aqualogic controllers with a titanium probe - one in the nano tank and one for the IM 150. The IM 150 titanium probe connected to the Aqualogic is reading 76 (approx 2+ years old) - as per below - the Hanna temp checker calibration device is at 79.4, as well as the...
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