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My build thread on reefcentral.com documented this project. Warning: It is long and informative. lol  The information below is compiled in real-time, which is

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280g Reef - The 14 day install
melev | 01 July
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A tank with a single overflow can still run to two zones of a sump.  I recommend running the drainline into both the skimmer section and the refugium zone, and

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Plumb a single overflow to two zones
melev | 30 June
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Congratulations! Your reef will thank you for providing excellent water quality from now on. This 100gpd 5-stage RO/DI is very easy to install, but if you have

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150gpd RODI Installation Instructions
melev | 30 June
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Congratulations! Your reef will thank you for providing excellent water quality from now on. This 100gpd 5-stage RO/DI is very easy to install, but if you

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100gpd RODI Installation Instructions
melev | 30 June
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I'd seen pictures of Sun Corals in forum discussions many times, but always thought they were too picky to be a good coral to keep in my own aquariums. I'd

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Suncoral Care (Tubastrea sp.)
melev | 30 June
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Bringing home livestock on a flight can be challenging, but it sure is nice to get your newest acquisitions into your quarantine system as soon as you get home

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Bringing home corals on a plane
melev | 30 June
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Many people have thought I've been SCUBA diving for a long time, but the truth is I only got certified about four years ago.  I wanted to do it sooner, but

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If only SCUBA Divers were aquarists...
melev | 30 June
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The one task I truly hate is cleaning filter socks. When I built my new sump for the 400g, I included a filter sock hanger and purchased four socks to rotate

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How I clean filter socks
melev | 30 June
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For a long time my blue mandarin was a very happy fish in my 29g, and would eat prepared foods much to my delight. Since that was the case, I never worried

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Melev's Mandarin Diner
melev | 30 June
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Susan did a great job putting together a working manual for everyone follow, including myself.  After a few years, that resource vanished from the web. This

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10 Step Phytoplankton Culture
melev | 30 June
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Growing baby brine shrimp allows me to feed the smaller fish in a reef tank containing large voracious tangs. Every day, one batch is added to the tank while

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Hatch and Harvest Baby Brine Shrimp
melev | 30 June
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