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I'm pretty happy with how clean and stable my tank is now since adding an algae scrubber last spring and switching to 2 part dosing instead of just using kalk in my top off. So I decided it was time for some new corals.

So started browsing Reef Koi's web site and here's what I came up with.



One little Acro frag. Colors aren't too bright yet, but this is a green coral with purple ...

So I was intending to pick up an LED fixture at RAP last month in Southern Cali, but was discouraged by much conflicting information about the light output produced by them. The biggest concern, or rather question, I left with was whether or not LED's produce usable UV radiation.
From my research I have found the consensus is that SPS coloration is all but dependent on UV in the light being provided to them. From what I have read the theory is that as a response to UV SPS produce their slime ...

Hi Addicts,
I am starting this to talk about my going green stage. I have spent the last 2 years fixing my house with energy saving products. New doors, AC, windows....you get the drift. Now since I am an addict, I must confess, saving money is fun. Now I start to think about my tank, " How can I make that more green"? A little about my tank. 210---- 6*2*29----- 3 250 MH---- 4 t-5 5ft blues--- 2 mp40's----1 tunze, forgot the model, 1 MJ modd----- SRO 3000 skimmer, 2 Mj 400 running ...

As I contemplate options for modifying the sump on my 65G display tank, I'm also faced with question about plumbing and lighting. My existing setup includes a separate submersible pump that feeds a Teco T20 (1/3 HP) Chiller. It runs pretty frequently, but does a good job of keeping temperature in a nice tight range. I've noticed very few people on this site even mention chillers, which made me wonder how common they are (especially here in TX).

Something in my system imparts significant ...