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[andresont]

Originally Posted by Farrmanchu

More flow would help to keep detrius suspended, and skimmed out. Ditch the biomax, and run the canister with the bags only. Cut feeding down, and WC more.

I second that,(turkey baster does very little or nothing) flow is Very important and nothing does it better then "Tunze" kind of pumps even moded maxijets with props are great! You need this slow water front moving BEFORE you can skimm out dissolved cr*p.
Also you may want to take a look in to Sulphur Denitrator.
get rid of everything that collecting detritus in the canisters, leave only carbon and phosfate media, ie. no sponges.
Good luck with your tank.

[danny zubot]

Dale, that's one crazy skimmer! I'll bet it could skim 300 gallons easily!

I think increased flow in your 65 gallon would help your situation. I might also check you nitrate test kit against a friends or something. I have a 65 as well and ditched my sandbed 1 week ago. So far the tank is much cleaner.