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  1. charvel

    What is ideal salinity??

    I keep mine at 1025. Mike.
  2. charvel

    WTS.Remora Pro with surface skimmer box.

    I will let it go for 200.00 shipped,19 days old. Mike
  3. charvel

    WTS.Remora Pro with surface skimmer box.

    210.00 shipped. thanks,Mike.
  4. charvel

    WTS.Remora Pro with surface skimmer box.

    17 days it has been running only,just added a 75 gal tank for a sump so I need something bigger. I comes with the mag 3,and the skimmer box which has not been used yet. The skimmer is in my sump now, so if you need it for a sump it works just like the Urchin,you just need a longer hose(which I...
  5. charvel

    WTB..Tidepool 2.

    A used one would be great.Thanks
  6. charvel

    updated pics of tank

    I like it alot.Mike.:)
  7. charvel

    Coral pics and a few questions.

    Originally posted by DvSKiN with NO lighting, I really think you are only going to be able to do leathers and shrooms, and some polyps. What I would do, instead of spending loot on more corals, that might and probably will die in the low intensity lighting, I would start putting money away for...
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    Coral pics and a few questions.

    Sorry,when I attatched the pics they were smaller and less blurry.I don't know why that happens.
  9. charvel

    Coral pics and a few questions.

    Star polyps
  10. charvel

    Coral pics and a few questions.

    Here is a pic of a leather(not sure what kind) and next is star polyps. I only have 100 watts of standard flour. lighting and they are doing great along with many different mushrooms. Since the leathers and stars are doing well ,can anyone give me some other corals that would probably do ok...
  11. charvel

    For those who don't have a skimmer.

    Originally posted by charvel I do not have a sump or a refugium and the only corals I have are mushrooms and a couple star polyps. Thanks Hi,I do see pods in the media. Just dunk the foam pads in the tank?What about the pods in the canister itself,shouldnt I throw all that water away...
  12. charvel

    60'' standard strips.

    I have a 5 foot tank and need the strip lights for that tank 2 would be great. Thanks, Mike
  13. charvel

    For those who don't have a skimmer.

    Originally posted by goldrush Tell us about your sump.Do you have a refugium? How big? I'm assuming you are primarily reef. I do not have a sump or a refugium and the only corals I have are mushrooms and a couple star polyps. Thanks
  14. charvel

    For those who don't have a skimmer.

    Anyone else? by the way my tank has been running for three months.
  15. charvel

    For those who don't have a skimmer.

    I was wonder ing what type of filtration you have other than rock and dsb. I have a 120 130lbs LR and 215lbs sand 1 404 and 1 304 fluval.Since I don't have a skimmer yet I was wondering if I should use the foam in my fluval or filter floss for mechanical filtration? What do you guys use...
  16. charvel

    Do I need more of a filter?

    The UV kills even good algae(coraline)unfortunatley.
  17. charvel

    Can I shorten my intake tube for canister?

    Thank you, Mike
  18. charvel

    Can I shorten my intake tube for canister?

    With the fluvals the intake goes down in the aquarium about 15''I was wondering since overflows are at the top,why could''nt I cut the intake to about 3 inches under the water for aesthetic reasons ? Thanks, Mike
  19. charvel

    kids and tanks

    I don't know why but dry food manufactures dot put lids on there bottles like medicine.when I first had a freshwater tank my 2 year old thought she was helping and dummed the whole thing in the tank. Also I heard that your child might want to help you clean your tank with a bar of soapor liquid...
  20. charvel

    anyway around not using a R/O system

    Originally posted by Kipass4130 watch the wal-mart RO water... my store here doesnt maintain the filters. i bought some and the nitrates and phosphates were higher than my tap. Thanks for the info.Did you but the already bottled or did you bring in your own container?
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