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Hey everyone I am filling my 55g tank up as I type. I was just wondering if I need to add dechlorinator if I'm using RO/DI water?

Youv'e got a point there cowfish

I don't really like the thought of a HOB filter for SW. Though a good bit of people do use them & have good results with them. It also depends on things like, fish, how many fish, LR or not, protien skimmer??? I would look into another canister filter, I like the Fluval & I've heard good about...

Originally Posted by K-ROK Yeah I've thought of all the risks and potential downfalls of a saltwater fish store. I had thought about starting it out in my basement as an "by appointment only" type place. This way I would not be paying rent and wouldn't have to pay any employees. I have to...

Originally Posted by FishyGurl no my question is what order do i add my fish, and how long for in days/weeks/months after my tank matures can i add them? Well after your tank cycles which could be from 2 weeks to over 6 weeks you should add your cleaner crew(crabs, shrimp, snails, etc). Then...

Oh yeah, by the way. Places like PetsMart, *****, etc. aren't franchises instead Corporate Chains. To tell you the truth if you could find a pet store to franchise LOOK INTO THAT. A franchise is still locally owned & everything, but your way more willing to suceed. Though honestly I've never...

I just wouldn't go overboard at first. You can easilly start doing tons of cool stuff with the business that is un-needed & then your in over your head & the business fails. So be careful. Honestly if it is just going to be an aquarium store I'd rent a nice warehouse to start it at. Though if...

Originally Posted by ginarox we have a small plumbing company, we have been in business since 1995. i also noticed you said you were self employed too, may i ask what is your business....thankyou ,have a great day... Aftermarket auto performance shop.

Research into a good bit before jumping into anything. I've heard that it is hard/nearly impossible to get a bank loan for a petstore.

That is great to hear that. I hope she does better & I wish her luck. I've got to give props to you though for doing so much. If you posted on this forum for help, you yourself must have done tons of research eveywheres. That shows you are a great person in life & a great husband. Again I wish...

Acyrlic is pretty expensive though so look into the price of that first & determine if your time is worth the money you'll save. I'd be interested in hearing how much you could build one for as I don't really know.

Originally Posted by jlem Water moves really fast through that filter. How packed is your Carbon. If the Carbon is packed in more than about 2/3 full it might be slowing down the water enough and overheating the motor. Something is wrong with the filter if that filter increasing your water...

The Fluval 404 or new 405 which is an enhanced & errors taken out version of the 404 is awesome. Quiet & eficient. Who cares if the hoses are cheaply made???? Buy new ones, & come on it probally wasn't because the hoses were cheap it was probally because the way they go onto the canister its...

Originally Posted by kolody117 try defrosted krill, on the wiggle stick. My lion loves krill and will eat as much as I give to him. Sorry to barge in on this thread, but is feeze dried krill fine for lions? Thanks.

Really hearing everyone else's opinons makes it hard to say what is what. Yes we fight to have this freedom, keep it, & try to spread it. Though protecting us from terrorists is protecting our freedom also, right??? I go by the old saying "If you have nothing to hide, don't hide it.". In today's...

Originally Posted by ginarox sorry i didnt want to step on anyones toes, i was just stating my opinion, i just know that our business requires us to pull permits, and if it is a commercial job,then we have to go through the health department to get an ok, before we can even start a job, please...

Man that's awesome, be sure to keep us updated & I wish you luck.

That is NICE man. I love the paint that gold & black looks awesome. I am wanting me a boat or jetski so bad.

Great looking fish, I plan on getting some type of wrasse for my tank.

You don't need LS, though it is good to have. Eventually your sand will turn into LS.