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  1. dicemanj

    Lights And Hoods

    I am going to build a hood and I am trying to decideif I want to build my own lights in it or build it around my current light. I was looking at putting in two 300 watt Halogen bulbs. It is 55 gallon tank. Would these halogen lights work? As always, thanks for the help
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    Clown ?

    I am going to sound stupid by saying this, but I did not know that some fish sleep on the sand bottom. My clowns never swim in the anenomes that are in my tank, however when I turn the lights off the lay in the anenomes then. Are they sleeping in the anenome?
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    Coral Banded Shrimp

    I was not aware that coral banded shrimp shed there exoskeloton. Is this what they mean by molting? It is pretty neat looking. Do I take the skeleton out of the tank, or leave it there?
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    nitrate and nitrite

    I am also starting a second tank. The nitrates and nitrites are very high. This tank has only been running for about 3 weeks. I made the mistake of throwing in a few damsels to start the cycle. The fish are acting fine, is there anything to do to get these levels down while the tank cycles...
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    green wrasse

    I have a 55gal tank. I currently have a couple clowns. I was going to get a yellow and blue tang, but after reading this board there seems to be something against tangs. 1) can I put a green wrasse in a tank with a couple corals and my clowns. 2) What does everyone have against tangs? 3)...
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    corals

    What corals are best for normal lighting. I have heard that some corals do fine without intense lighting. I have also read that it helps to keep the light consistant. On and off the same time of day, everyday. thanks
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