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Old 04-20-2009, 03:21 AM
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More information is needed.

How large is the tank?
The live rock was cured or uncured?
Does the tank/water smell?
What pumps are running to move the water?
Have you tested the water? Ammonia, Nitrite, Nitrate, pH?
What is the specific gravity of the water?
Was this a new tank or was it running successfully somewhere else?
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Old 04-20-2009, 04:45 AM
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have you tried using a filter sock?
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Old 04-20-2009, 12:17 PM
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What is your source for water...tap, well, ro/di? Do you add any chemicals to the water before you mix in your salt? Are you dosing calcium?
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Old 04-21-2009, 03:05 PM
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Here is some of the question you asked. I am posting this for a friend so it takes a little time to get them answered and post... thanks for the help thou.

90 gallons
I think Cured
Yes it smells
Just that main under the tank pump
Tests are all good
Dont know the gravity
Brand new tank and equipment
Tap water, just salt no calicum that we know of
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Old 04-21-2009, 03:10 PM
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What does it smell like?
What are the tests results? amonia, nitrite, nitrate? ph and salinity
Is your friend on city water or a well?
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Old 04-21-2009, 03:20 PM
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Looks to me to be uncured rock that is going through a cycle. There is a lot or algae on the glass. The skimmer is adjusted to high and trying to keep up with pulling out all that crap. At least that is what the pictures look like to me.
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Old 04-21-2009, 03:22 PM
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Looks like you have a clown. How much do you feed?
Or is that just a reflection, But do you have anything in the tank?
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