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    Compatibility

    Anyone know if sexy shrimp (established) are compatible with Peppermint Shrimp? I've heard that the peppermints may help to control aptasia. Cannot do a butterfly as it is a nano. Thanks, Tom
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    Protein skimmer installed

    Just a quick update on the Sapphire skimmer I installed on my Bio14. It is working great. Nice skimmate forming. Works like a champ.
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    Protein skimmer installed

    Anyway, it was a pretty easy install and it has gotten rave reviews from others so I thought I would try one.
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    Protein skimmer installed

    Telemarketer or Jehovia Witness?
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    Protein skimmer installed

    The camera is drying out from a swim in the hot tub. Let's leave it at that.
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    Protein skimmer installed

    Tomorrow I tackle the lighting upgrade. Looks to be about a 3-4 beer job!
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    Protein skimmer installed

    If I can get my photos resized somehow and my camera working, I will post or send you pics. The skimmer seems like a high quality item. Tom
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    Protein skimmer installed

    Sorry I cannot post pics as I dropped my camera. Don't ask.
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    Protein skimmer installed

    Installed my Sapphire skimmer into the middle chamber of my Biocube today. Went pretty smooth. Had to get the Dremel tool out to remove the back lip though so it would fit. Some micro bubbles but that is normal temporarily. We will see if after a couple days if I start collecting skimmate. Only...
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    Removing Bioballs

    Can one ever have too much live rock?
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    Replacement bulbs

    In stock and ordered. Man, those are a tough one to find around here. Thanks Jon.
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    Replacement bulbs

    You have mail sir. Thanks for reply.
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    Removing Bioballs

    Thanks for the reply. Yeah, I was having flashbacks to my childhood of playing the game Operation as I CAREFULLY removed the balls with the hot dog tongs! "Remove left femur".
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    Removing Bioballs

    ok, I have lots of rock too. About 25Lbs. Maybe it will be alright.
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    Replacement bulbs

    Anyone know where a guy can find replacement bulbs for a 14 Biocube? 13 inch 24 watt 10000k. None locally and cannot seem to find on the net. Thanks.
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