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  1. Thread: First Scrubber

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    I look forward to it. Thanks!

    I look forward to it. Thanks!
  2. Thread: First Scrubber

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    The back glass is being cleaned very quickly. I...

    The back glass is being cleaned very quickly. I will have before and after shots soon.

    However, I have noticed a significant increase in a dirty looking hairy growth on most of the rocks. It...
  3. Thread: First Scrubber

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    Well that was easy! Still managed to siphon...

    Well that was easy!

    Still managed to siphon about 4 gallons but I just replaced the water so all is good.

    Looks a lot better too.
  4. Thread: First Scrubber

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    Thanks Floyd!

    Thanks Floyd!
  5. Thread: First Scrubber

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    How do you scrape and vacuum at the same time? ...

    How do you scrape and vacuum at the same time? lol
  6. Thread: First Scrubber

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    Thanks guys! I will try to remove the...

    Thanks guys!

    I will try to remove the dinoflagellates tomorrow.

    I am placing an order for a new ph tester among other things.
  7. Thread: First Scrubber

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    3rd Cleaning today. Here are both sides. ...

    3rd Cleaning today.

    Here are both sides.

    http://www.pcsincnet.com/Aquariums/Saltwater/SeventyFiveGallon/AlgaeScrubber3rdWeek1.jpg
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  8. Thread: First Scrubber

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    Thanks! Screen is clean but has some green...

    Thanks!

    Screen is clean but has some green coloring but very little to no hga on it after the cleaning. I tried to leave 10% but I might have been a little "aggressive" on the cleaning.

    DT...
  9. Thread: First Scrubber

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    Cleaned the screen. Don't have time to downsize...

    Cleaned the screen. Don't have time to downsize until this weekend. It's doing a great job. Most of the cyano in my tank is gone! This after only 7 days of operation? Awesome!

    I plan on using...
  10. Thread: First Scrubber

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    According to the new guidelines, my screen is way...

    According to the new guidelines, my screen is way too big!

    I only have 3 fish (mature pair of Clowns and Cave Goby) and feed about 1/4 of a cube per day. Am I not feeding these guys enough food?...
  11. Thread: First Scrubber

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    It's weird though. The test kits I have cannot...

    It's weird though. The test kits I have cannot detect any nitrates or phosphates in my straight well water or my RO water. I know my TDS is around 35 - 55 so that has to be something.
  12. Thread: First Scrubber

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    Yep. Aware of that and that is why the DI stage...

    Yep. Aware of that and that is why the DI stage will be here soon.
  13. Thread: First Scrubber

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    The plastic wrap splash guard sounds like a...

    The plastic wrap splash guard sounds like a great idea!

    I want to build an ATS out of acrylic like this one.

    http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showpost.php?p=18350842&postcount=15
  14. Thread: First Scrubber

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    Floyd, My RO setup is about 4 years old and...

    Floyd,

    My RO setup is about 4 years old and was purchased for drinking water purposes with well water use intended from the start. However, i was unaware of this chlorine vs. no chlorine membrane...
  15. Thread: First Scrubber

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    Thanks fauxjargon! Those water spots are my...

    Thanks fauxjargon!

    Those water spots are my fault. I have very little splashing going on. However I plan on doing just what you suggest.

    I also wrapped the clear return line with foam pipe...
  16. Thread: First Scrubber

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    Thanks! RO water for the cleaning it is! I...

    Thanks!

    RO water for the cleaning it is!

    I plan on modifying this scrubber soon. It's too much fun! lol

    Currently it is a 12" wide x 10" long screen. It sits in the water about an inch (or...
  17. Thread: First Scrubber

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    First Scrubber

    Hi all!

    New to the forums and new to the Saltwater Reef tank world.

    Tank has been up for 3 months.

    Had issues with Nitrates, Phosphates, GHA on glass, Cyano, etc.

    Was led astray a little...
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