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    south down

    What is South down?
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    Cowrie Snail

    Hey Polarpooch, don't know much about snails. Just wanted to say Hey from Madison.What lfs's do you use? Are you a badger fan? Later Crabbie
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    how to catch 4 stripe damsel

    Next time use a standard dry fly hook #20- #28 with a small chunk of squid on it, worked in seconds for me. You might want to pinch the barb on the hook with a pliers so the fish comes off easier.
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    Breeding Clowns

    Thanks Bang Guy. I will check it out, anything on the internet?
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    Breeding Clowns

    Is it possible for an average aquarist to breed clowns? If so what type would be easiest , where could one get more info?
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    Scooter Blennies

    I have a small Mandarin ( with small circle markings on him,not sure what type he is,do you know?) He picks at my fake coral , but I can`t see if he is eating anything. Can you see pods? and what do they look like? I have had him for several months now and not sure if he gets enough food.He...
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    A weird question....

    I thought the only way to reduce nitrates is water changes.will a fuge reduce them? And what is one?
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    Fish trap...

    I got mine out with a small dry fly hook #20 and a tiny chunk of squid.They make smaller hooks,this size worked for me. Call around first, I had to make a few stops. Also its a good idea to pinch the barb on the hook so he`s easy to unhook. Be careful not to hook any fish you don`t want out...
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    are loins aggressive

    I have a 150 gal tank. looking to add a few fish. I have 1 loinfish,2 damsals , 1 mandrian goby and a few Hermit crabs.will the loin add stress or be aggressive towards other fish. He seems to eat tons and leave the other fish alone. Will this stay the same.On the other hand the 3 spot Damsal...
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    Old salt build- up (best clean up)

    What is the best way to clean up this stubborn salt residue off the tank,hood lights filter housing? thanks
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    Cleaning Filters ?

    Thanks Broomer. Just wondering if there is a secret to getting old salt off of your equipment ? Hood , Top,tank filter units etc... anyone.... thanks Crabbie
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    Cleaning Filters ?

    I have 3 filters on my 150 gal tank. 1 Penguin 330, 1 Bio Wheel , and a Aqua Clear 500. My ? is should I clean the inside of the filter units and tubes ? Also should I ever replace the sponge filter in the Aqua Clear or clean it? How Often should I change carbon cartridges in the other...
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    R/O vs well H20 W/ high nitrates

    My unit is a kent RO50TFCBL (TFC R/O,Blue Canister,50 GPD) It has two vertical cans with a smaller one across the top of them. Which membrane would I need? Is adding a deionizer cartridge easy and cheap, or hard and costly? Thank you
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    R/O vs well H20 W/ high nitrates

    I have well water with nitrate levels above 10 ppm. I bought a Kent r/o unit 50 gpd. the water that has gone though the unit is still @ 5ppm. is this right ?
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    Loins venom(how potent)

    How potent is venom from a 8-9 inch loinfish my kid can now get his hand in the tank and this loin tries to eat any and all things that enter the tank, even flake food.should I be worried?any 1st aid tips for a sting? thanks
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