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Old 04-05-2009, 08:30 PM
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I highly recommend using a phosphate remover (I use Rowaphos in a bag in a small Aquaclear filter in my sump). I find it really helps with those pesky algae blooms when cycling a tank and I still use it in my established tank. It also removes some silicates.

I have also signifigantly reduced lighting cycle to help prevent any algae from smothering any corals & rock/sand when cycling a new tank.

Good luck.
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