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  1. valeram

    BIGGEST mistake you've made in the hobby

    Not using a GFCI but fortunately I was able to replaced it before the day when my output hose from the pump was dislodged and spraying water on my outlet.
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    New Auction Site

    Originally Posted by stubbbs Seriously, are you people really complaining about 5%. I'm not saying I want to pay it but seriously...have you ever ran a business? nothing is free. They purchased the site, they host the site, they manage and monitor the site and they create the many forums that...
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    What's wrong with my tank?

    Originally Posted by srothenberg It's a 75, but all of the fish are very small. Not one is bigger then 2". I have the standard Remora, it said it was good up to 75 gallons. I also have a 75g but using the Aqua-C Pro. I was about to buy the same size of skimmer on what you have but the store...
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    JBJ 48" PC with 4 65 wt bulbs and fans

    I am interested but I am in 43016. How much is hipping cost? Thanks.
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    have i already messed up?

    I also bought an hydrometer when I setup my SWA. It was stated in the package that you need to acclimate it before using. I've used it for a month before deciding on getting a refractometer.
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    How many people use RO Units?

    I've never use RO water when I was in FWA but that is the first equipment I bought when I decided to do SWA. It sure waste a lot of water but I store it for watering my lawn. Use the same pump, MAG 7, to pump out the exhausted water to my lawn garden and to replenish my SWA during the water...
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    Are you ready???

    Fortunately for me, my LFS always grill me on almost everything.
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    ***** Real Ocean Water

    It will be cost effective to buy your own RO and do your own mixture.
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    Ripped off!!!

    Call your CC and reverse the charge. Your CC company will reverse it immediatelywhile they conduct their own investigations.
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    How Much do you run your Skimmer

    24/7 except during weekly cleanup.
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    cleaner shrimp died

    Originally Posted by Gradth Did you look at the shell, was it hollow? I think you could tell the difference between the two. The first time mine molted I freaked out but I soon realized what it was. I have 2 cleaners and they have never hidden after they molted. THe first cleaner shrimp I...
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    brown film algae growing on makeup water container

    I am also using Instant Ocean and mixing it with RO water in a 30g container. The power head is always on but with a close lid. The heater in not on. I will only turn on the heater to equalize it to my main tank when it is time to do water replacement. So far, I am not getting any brown film...
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    start up supplies

    Originally Posted by frogdog firstly, i would like to thank all of you for the friendly replies. Here's what i came home with today. (input welcome) 75g predrilled Aqueon all glass aquarium/ stand Aqua Pro filtration system Korallia 4 x2 Suprmeme Classic pump API test kit 2x 15lb bags, Instant...
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    Glass Cover Top or Open

    Originally Posted by big Yep you beat me to it! Like you said open is better for many reasons, especially for many of us in the summer for heat dissipation. Out gassing PH stability and other issues come into play too. The ocean does not have a glass lid. One other issue is the kind of fish...
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    Glass Cover Top or Open

    Is it better to close the top using a glass top or just leave it open? I currently have the glass top but I was thinking of taking just the half off for better oxygen transfer. What do you think?
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    Freshwater canister ok for saltwater

    Frequent cleaning of the canister is very important. You can skip some cleaning for a FWA but not in a SWA.
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