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  1. Seahorse Macro Algae Tank DISASTER! | Matthew Gets Educated By Professionals ln This New Territory

    Seahorse Macro Algae Tank DISASTER! | Matthew Gets Educated By Professionals ln This New Territory

    Matthew makes his first attempt at a Seahorse Macro Algae Tank. What algae is best? What kind of seahorses? How many? What fish can they be mixed with? There's much to learn in this new...
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  2. The Complete Guide to Algae Turf Scrubbers: Part 3

    The Complete Guide to Algae Turf Scrubbers: Part 3

    Let’s talk about the difference between fresh and saltwater algae scrubbers. They are different designs because the algal growth you get in each are different—so the layout of the...
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  3. The Complete Guide to Algae Turf Scrubbers: Part 2

    The Complete Guide to Algae Turf Scrubbers: Part 2

    Now let's answer the first question most aquarium folks have about algae scrubbers: Should you buy or build? Before the year 2010, there were not really any commercially available algae scrubbers...
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  4. The Complete Guide to Algae Turf Scrubbers: Part 1

    The Complete Guide to Algae Turf Scrubbers: Part 1

    Filtering your tank by using "algae to fight algae" has been gaining in popularity in the last few years. We are biased about this, because we invented the waterfall and upflow designs that everyone...
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  5. How to Lower Nitrates in a Saltwater Aquarium: Proven Techniques For Success

    How to Lower Nitrates in a Saltwater Aquarium: Proven Techniques For Success

    Keeping nitrate under control has always been a concern with reef aquarists because nitrate is the end-product of the nitrogen cycle. Nitrification via your biological filter is continually creating...
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  6. How to Lower Phosphates in a Reef Tank: Mastering Nutrient Control

    How to Lower Phosphates in a Reef Tank: Mastering Nutrient Control

    Phosphate has always been a hot topic with reef keepers. It’s in our tap water. It’s in fish and invert food.  Phosphate gets the blame for algae problems. Some say it even hurts...
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