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    Posted: March 11 2016 at 1:26pm
I'm considering using this Top Fin decoration in a reef. Does anyone have experience with these ornaments long term? 
Does coralline grow on them. 
Do they get dark with growth? 
Can they be cleaned?



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Coraline doesn't grow on them. They get dirty with algae. The colors fade quickly and the best way to clean them is to remove them and soak in bleach water for a few hours then rinse thoroughly and air dry before returning it to the tank.

They are similar to the ones made by ATM for the Scheels tank and they are work to keep clean.
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Thanks Jeff. Smile
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Originally posted by Mark Peterson Mark Peterson wrote:

I'm considering using this Top Fin decoration in a reef. Does anyone have experience with these ornaments long term? 
Does coralline grow on them. 
Do they get dark with growth? 
Can they be cleaned?


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<span style="line-height: 1.4;">Mahalo,</span>
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Usually don't flourish on a coral farm and frag poorly.

Edited by sabeypets - March 15 2016 at 3:18am
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LOL

Was considering it for a client tank for that splash of color and easy care.

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