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  1. Saltyskimmer

    Decommissioning my tank

    Well, storage. Suppose I was to sell immediately? What different steps would I take there vs storing it for future use?
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    Decommissioning my tank

    Use bleach on the rocks? And yes, years. What would you do to make it worth more if I was to sell the whole thing?
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    Decommissioning my tank

    I need some advice taking down my tank. I have had it up at least 5 years and I just don't have the time anymore for upkeep. Is there anything special I can need to do for the rock, sand & filters for future use? Thanks, Saltyskimmer
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    Saltwater Podcast

    Obviously I missed the podcast. Is there a place I can watch it afterwards? Scott
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    I need a new filter

    Thank you!
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    I need a new filter

    Hi all!, I'm in need of a new filter for my tank. I have a 36 gallon bowtank with a Red Sea Prizm protein skimmer. I've been noticing that the plastic on my intake on my filter is beginning to fall apart. Are there any suggestions on new filter units out there? Appreciate the help. Scott
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    High Salinity

    Wow, thanks all for the feedback. It is a lot of help. My LFS is using a refractor.
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    High Salinity

    Thanks a lot for the advice. Makes a lot of sense/
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    High Salinity

    36 gallons
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    High Salinity

    I just had my water tested at the local (for me local is a 45 min drive).LFS and as I suspected my salinity was high, 1.038. I was hoping my hydrometer was bad (although I've heard they really don't go bad). Anyway, I have a couple of questions that hopefully someone can help me with...
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    LED vs. T5HO

    @pegasus I appreciate your insight! :)
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    LED vs. T5HO

    @pegasus I thought I had this light thing figured out but now you have me thinking. What you say makes a lot of sense. Any suggestions on where to research lighting? My next big purchase is a light fixture, now I definitely want to reconsider LED's
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    Need light advice

    Currently I have a T5 lighting system but one of the legs broke. Now I have it propped with a small piece of 2 x 4 until I get a new light. I want to get an LED light but they range in prices (like everything). What am I looking for if I want to eventually get some coral? Currently I have a...
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    What is the job you hate to most ?

    As I think of this, I really hate testing my water. "What color is that? is it light blue or med blue? Is it brown or dark red." A real pain in the tookus!
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    How big is your tank?

    Those of you with multiple tanks, do you have them in different parts of the house? Same room?
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    How big is your tank?

    I'll start, I have a 36 gallon bow-tank. It has been set up for about 4 years.
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    How big is your tank?

    Just sitting reading the different threads and noticing the different size tanks. What does everyone have?
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    transporting live rock....

    It has been a while since I got my rock but if I remember right all I did was transport it in a Styrofoam box that the LFS got their livestock shipped in. I have a 45 minute ride to my store but it was not stored in water until I got home.
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    What is the job you hate to most ?

    I admit water changes for me are a chore. However every time I do it I just say "that wasn't so bad". I just did one, scrub the glass and cleaned my protien skimmer in 45 minutes. It is one of those jobs that isn't that bad once you do it, it is the thought of doing it that is the real chore.
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    Maintenance routines

    What exactly are engineers?
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