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  1. iswimwithmyfish

    Uprading to compact flourescents

    I was hoping if anyone knows or has uprgraded to a compact flourescent fixture with the Eclipse System 1 hood. I have a 12g eclipse system 1 set up and would like to know how anyone knows or has done this. If you've never done this before... how should I approach this step. Any thoughts would be...
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    do you buckle up your tank residents?

    i was just wandering if anybody buckles up any invertebrates, live rock, fish, etc. when you drive home from the fish store...
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    HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!

    ok i know that was false advertising but i have been in this hobby for about 1.5 yrs and have only had small tanks (biggest 12g) and i need to know what a SUMP is cause i just dunno! <img src="graemlins//yell.gif" border="0" alt="[yell]" />
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    SUMP

    I KNOW THIS IS GONNA SOUND STUPID BUT WHAT'S A SUMP? <img src="graemlins//silly.gif" border="0" alt="[silly]" />
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    Nano-Reefs

    do any of you have any experience with "Nano-Reefs"? They are sold online that comes with a canopy (black or oak) accustumed for a compact flourescent (which they give in this package) and along with a special protein skimmer custom developed for the 7.5g tank... all this for $150. Is this a...
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    Nano-Reefs

    do any of you saltwater hobbyists have any experience with Nano-Reefs? I was interested in buying one because it felt like a good deal... a 7.5 aquarium with comparct flourescent- built in canopy, wet/dry filtration, and a special protein skimmer. Just wanna know if any of u have any experience...
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    corals

    what type of corals could go into a 12g eclipse w/ 18" marine-glo? i got 2 percs
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    ACTINIC LIGHTING

    I have a 12g Eclipse system with only one slot for a 18" flourescent tube. The only lighting I have is one Marine-Glo (actinic lighting). I have 15 pounds of live rock, 2-3" sand bed, and 4 fish including 2 false percs, 1 neon goby, and 1 green chromis. Is this lighting fine for such a small...
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    Sea Horses

    i know i probably know the answer... but do u think that it would be fair if they r in a 6g? would it be better if they're in a 18g? Should they be in pairs or solitary? <img src="graemlins//confused.gif" border="0" alt="[confused]" /> I don't want to be unfair :(
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    *UPDATE*---Mr Tang! I need your help

    hey mr. tang and anyone else concerned.... I posted earlier about my coral beauty having a cloudy eye and requested help. Well, being the 2nd day of treatment, my Coral Beauty is fabulous :D It's eyes are crystal clear. Although I was not able to get your recommended antibiotics, I got...
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    Fish for 72g bow???

    i was planning to buy a 72g bow glass tank and was wondering what fish I should get for it? <img src="graemlins//confused.gif" border="0" alt="[confused]" /> I was thinking about getting a Flame angel and a pygmy angel and plenty of live rock. Also, I want to get Neon and Catalina gobies :D...
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    Natural lighting?

    is it possible to use natural sunlight as a secondary light source. There wasa tank that i heard about somewhere in hollywood that just uses natural sunlight for about half the day. the dude that owns that tank also only has a powerhead and heater running, but no large filtration systems. ab out...
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    Mr. Tang... I need your help!!!

    Dear Mr. Tang, My Coral Beauty has a glossy eyeball (looks like it's coated grayish-white). When I bought him in the store, his skin near his eyes were somewhat blemished but the employee said that 'that's normal'. Well, now i have him in my hospital tank and he doing just fine, picking at algae...
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    Anemone

    my anemone has positioned in an interesting position that is difficult to see, but able to move easily. The foot of the anemone is actually pointing up toward the tank and the tentacles are pointing downwards. It's on a piece of lr that small and easy to maneuver (like i said earlier). Well...
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    ANY EXPERIENCE W/ PROTEIN SKIMMERS?

    I was just wondering which protein skimmer i should get for my 72g bow tank when i get it :) . Any good skimmers you'd recommend? <img src="graemlins//confused2.gif" border="0" alt="[confused2]" />
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    No...It couldnt be...is it?...ich?

    My Coral Beauty as a told before had little patches that were outlined white. It seemed that it only got bad in the night <img src="graemlins//uhuh.gif" border="0" alt="[U-Huh]" /> but when I noticed that its right eye was glazed over <img src="graemlins//eek.gif" border="0" alt="[eek]" />...
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    (Cont) Clowns and anemones...what's the problem???

    Turns out....(in my 15g tank!!!)....my bulb anemone has been thriving has grown about 1 1/2 times its original size! Not only that, but one of my false percs actually took to it and has had a symbiotic relationship with it and has layed several eggs that I am able to see! :D My tank is...
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    White thingys on Coral Beauty

    over the right eye on my Coral Beauty, there is a white patch... i dunno what to do? Do i use hypo or other medications? please help! :(
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    Please help! Coral Beauty is scratching itself!

    Please help!!!! my coral beauty is scratching against the rocks and i dunno what to do!!! please help me!!! :(
  20. iswimwithmyfish

    NEW TANK

    hey! i'd really love to get a new and larger tank (55+)! does any1 have any recommodations on what kind it should be, the best protein skimmers, what kind of lighting, and all that other good stuff.... PLEASE I'VE HAD A 12G SET UP FOR ABOUT A YEAR, VERY SUCCESSFUL AND BEAUTIFUL!...AND NOW I WANT...
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