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  1. gregbva

    Is my Reef Tank Set up right?

    Yes, I have 55 lbs of live rock and 25 lbs of Live Sand, but I think I need to get the bigger shells and rocks out of the sand and make is more sandier. I also have a mantis shrimp that I need to get rid of. My Sand sifting starfish was chopped up and died. I think it was the mantis shrimp...
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    Is my Reef Tank Set up right?

    I have a 29 gallon Reef Tank with three corals in it (Xenia, Finger Leather and Anemone). I have 4 fish, Purple Tang 2 1/2 inches, Pigmy Angelfish, Clarkii Clown and a Percula Clown. The equipment is a Red Sea Protien Skimmer, Whisper Dual Filter with Bio-Foam Sponge, a Heater, Retro Lighting...
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    What is the Best Lighting for a 29 gallon Tank ?

    I need to buy more lighting to add corals, etc... What is the best lighting to buy for these? Thanks, Greg
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    What is the Best Lighting for a 29 gallon Tank ?

    I have a fish only tank now with 60 lbs of live rock and 20 lbs of live sand. (I currently have a one 20 watt light in a plastic hood. What is the Best Lighting System for a 29 Gallon high tank (Reef Tank)? How many watts do I need? Thanks, Greg
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    OK, I have a MANTIS SHRIMP. How do I get rid of it?

    OK, I think I have a Mantis Shrimp and how do I get rid of it? Any Suggestions, Please?
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    I have SOMETHING that live in the Rock that I do not know what it is, Help?

    I looked at a picture of a mantis shrimp on the web and it looks like it. Looks like a shrimp and front looks like a praying mantis. Snail shells were cleaned out, not cracked. If it is a Mantis Shrimp How do I get rid of it?
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    I have SOMETHING that live in the Rock that I do not know what it is, Help?

    The color is Dark grey to black and looks like a shrimp or even a cleaner shrimp with no long legs, colors, or long antennas,etc... Very agressive sometimes. I had 5 snails a month ago and all were killed. I think the crabs got them. I bought more snails and they are staying on the glass in...
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    Question about my Tank SET-UP of Fish and Crabs

    Oh ya, Thanks I forgot to mention this. I have 55 lbs of Live Rock and 25 lbs of Live Sand in the tank. All 4 tests are right on.
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    Question about my Tank SET-UP of Fish and Crabs

    I have a 29 Gallon High Marine Tank Set-up and it's been running since mid November. I do 10 to 20% water changes every week or two to keep the water nice. I bought a Prizim Protein Skimmer and I have never used it. The tank is stocked with a Clarkii Clown, Percula Clown, Pygmy Angelfish...
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    I have SOMETHING that live in the Rock that I do not know what it is, Help?

    I have a 30 Gallon Marine Saltwater Tank and have 2 clownfish, 1 angelfish and 13 crabs, 4 snails and 1 Cleaner Shrimp. I have one animal that I never purchased and runs along the bottom of the tank with what looks like a hundred legs and has 2 eyes that stick out of the head and is very fast...
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    Two Rio PowerHead 600's are making a lot of noise?

    I threw the Rio Power head away and got a Marineland Penguin 145 gph Powerhead and she is quite and moves the water. Thanks, Greg
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    What is the best Saltwater Hang on the back Filter

    Thanks for the replies. Greg
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    29 gallon tank with 55 lbs of live rock

    Thanks Everyone. This will help. Greg
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    Adding more Live Sand to a tank with fish inside to get a 4" DSB

    Thanks for the suggestions and the dry sand and PVC pipe. This will help. Greg
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    Adding more Live Sand to a tank with fish inside to get a 4" DSB

    :rolleyes: Hello, I have a 29 gallon tank and I have about 1 1/2 inches (18 lbs) of crushed coral on the aquarium floor and then I added about 3/4 inch of live sand (10 lbs). My question is how do I add more Live Sand to get a 4 inch DEEP SAND BED and will the clowdly muddy water when adding...
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    What is the best Saltwater Hang on the back Filter

    I'm new in Marine Fish. I currently have a 29 Gallon Tank with 55 lbs of Live Rock and 25 lbs Live Sand. I am currently using a Dual Whisper Filter with a Bio-Filter foam pad in it. I want to purchase a better filter, which is the best? 2nd, Would a CBR BAK-PAK Protien Skimmer do fine in this...
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    29 gallon tank with 55 lbs of live rock

    What is a Substrate? What is a Refugium? And Yes, I forgot to mention that I do have about 15 lbs of crushed coral and then I added about 25 lbs of Live Sand on top of that. Thanks for the replies. Greg
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    What size powerhead??????????????????

    I just have 2 Rio Powerheads and they are vibrating a lot and I am throwning them away. I am currently using a Whisper dual filter with bio-filter and one Marineland Penguin Powerhead and she is quite and moves the water pretty good. Good Luck.
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    Two Rio PowerHead 600's are making a lot of noise?

    I have Two Rio 600 Powerheads and they are making a lot of noises and vibrating a lot. Any suggestions on what is making the noises and how to fix it? Sounds like the insides are going back and forth inside. Thanks, Greg
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    The Best Lighting and Powerheads for Live Rock in Saltwater Tanks

    What is the best lighting and cirulation (powerheads) and how many for a 29 gallon high tank? I currently have a Whisper Dual filter and a Penguin Powerhead. Any suggestions?
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