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Beginner Help

Start here. No question is too basic.

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@ktran
May 20, 2026ยป

Welcome to #Beginner Help - start here, no question is too basic

New to saltwater? Returning after a break? Trying to figure out what cycled even means? You're in the right place. This forum is moderated t

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@kwerber
8@DrexlSep 1, 2026ยป

Green leafy algae

That kind of looks like green cyano to me. If it blows right off, then it would be cyano (bacteria) and not ulva, which usually has pretty g

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@Thresher
5@BackbayReefAug 25, 2026ยป

Preferred algae type for nutrient export.

As always, it depends on the tank size and level of effort required. For effective nutrient reduction, one will need at least 20-30% of tota

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@BackbayReef
4@BackbayReefAug 14, 2026ยป

Help!!! Iโ€™m trying to dose kalk & soda while running CaRx non-stop

@ktran โ€” patience is not a virtue, itโ€™s laziness! ๐Ÿคฃ