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  1. jlem

    Is there a cheap way of putting together 4-96 watt 10K PC's and 2-90 watt VHO actinic

    You can get 4-96 watt PC retrofit kit for $320.00 with 48 inch reflector. You could start with those and keep quite abit of corals.
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    Pros and Cons of a sump setup? What should I look out for?

    Originally posted by bigmac please tell me you didn't get a hang on the back skimmer....please What is wrong with a HOB skimmer. Obviously a Seaclone 150 will work on a 125 reef.
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    Pros and Cons of a sump setup? What should I look out for?

    I have a 125 gallon reef. My lighting consist of 4-96 watt 10K PC's and 2-90 watt VHO actinics. I have 2 Maxijet pH in each back corner, Tronic 200 Watt heater and a seaclone 150 Protein Skimmer. Mr Live rock Consist of 8 or so large pieces of Fiji and Aragocrete rock with very few small...
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    VHOs

    If the C/C is small enough and you had a wide enough hose you could just siphon it out during your next water change.
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    Pros and Cons of a sump setup? What should I look out for?

    Originally posted by mburnickas bigmac -- BINGO ---Everyone keeps worrying about flooding. If you have a flood YOU screwed up and it is not a "sumps fault. The same goes for a wet/dry. Anytime that you have piping you have a chance for a flood. Even if it is a leak it still will result...
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    Did I hurt my reef? Problems in Paradise!

    When leathers get stressed they produce a waxy coat to protect themselves. Give it a few days and it should start coming off.
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    How hard is it to build a stand for 125gal?

    I built an oak stand for about $150.00. The stand is 30 inches high. I used 1/2 inch satin ply for the top and bottum. I also put 2X2's in each corner for piece of mind. https://forums.saltwaterfish.com/t/72694/125-diy-stand-progress
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    FREE!!! Seattle

    How will you remove them from the rock. I have to deliver a stand and canopy to somebody this weekend so maybe I can come by and get some. Thanks
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    ? how to suppliment coral?

    What is you lighting? That pic makes your tank look really bright but in the Tank of the month thread it looks alot darker. Nice looking coral.:D
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    Free 29 Gal. Setup in Sacramento

    I would be interested. My dad lives in orangevale and really wants a tank. I will buy it from you also. If interested let me know and I will send you an e-mail
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    Aquarium of the Month -- Win a Free $75 Package

    Here is another one front head on. I made the stand and canopy myself to save money. My filtration consist of a seaclone 150
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    Aquarium of the Month -- Win a Free $75 Package

    Here is a new picture that I took. I think that it looks 100 times better than the picture that won this month. I love the new lights and the blue back ground. My RBT anename is doing great to.
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    Im using carbon in my canister!

    I used a canister for a couple years because it did so much for my tank. Then I took it off because I figured that my reef had matured to a point of minimal maintenance and have had no problems for 6 months so far. I do run an aquaclear filter once every 6 or so weeks for a few days with some...
  14. jlem

    any cheap places to get a stand for 55 gal..

    2 door pine stand will cost about $60.00 in hardware and lumber.
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    newbie question = how do we need to feed our fish when we are out of town 3-4 days?

    Originally posted by tony detroit Small is the amount the fish can consume in a 3-5 minute period after being dropped in. That much food is way overkill and fat fish are less healthy than slim fish. Feeding once a day will keep the fish healthier and keep them picking around the tank which...
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    rock turning white :-(

    What are your calcium and PH levels? If you replace those bulbs with 10K's you may have better growth and a bluer look.
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    has any1 built their own stand???

    That wallmart one will swell if it gets wet over time because it is painted particle board. Where are you located?
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    has any1 built their own stand???

    What kind of stand can get for $80.00. It will cost you about $60.00 just for the supples if you build a basic 2 door pine stand.
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    KIP, BANG or other sharks....

    Originally posted by zanemoseley 1 Foxface Lo 1 yellow tang 1 firefish 1 perc clown 1 mandarin If the manderin does not have enough live food and you are lucky enough to buy one that will eat prepared food the other more aggresive fish may eat all the food before the manderin gets any.
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    Emperor 400 vs. Wet Dry?

    I wanted to post a picyure of a very simple system that did not cost a lot compared to what most people spend. I am not saying that my way is the only way but just one that has worked very sucessful for me and that did great while I was gone for over three months overseas and my wife doing only...
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