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  1. mmync

    My ammonia is at about .8 and I am ready to puke from the smell of the rotting shrimp

    I think I have about 28 pounds of fully cured live rock. Hmmm, I thought I had more then that though???? I paid like $65.00 for 1 piece:confused: All I have for a filter is the rock, sand, and sea lifw w/d. Not that it matters, but 4 maxi-jet 1200 powerheads. No skimmer. Should I test for...
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    My ammonia is at about .8 and I am ready to puke from the smell of the rotting shrimp

    Ok here's the deal. My new 180 gallon has been cycling for about 4 days with 4 cocktail shrimp, 6 big pieces of cured live rock, 40 pounds of live sand and some crushed coral. My ammonia started out at 0.0 and after only 4 days the ammonia is at about 0.8 The rotting smell of the shrimp has been...
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    Which lights should I get for my 180?

    I need to get some lights for my 180g tank and not sure what to get and how to get them. For now my tank is just going to be fish only with live rock. However, I am sure that in the future I will want to get into reefs a little. I really dont have alot of money to spend but at the same time I...
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    I use metal halide bulbs at work. Can I use these same bulbs for my tank?

    I am in the construction business and have alot of buildings that I take care and I have access to alot of metal halide bulbs and was wondering if i can use them on my tank. All I know is that they are sylvania and on the box they say MP100/U/MED 64417-0 BALLAST M90. I have some that are white...
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    Where should I position my 4 powerheads in my 180G. that is viewable from both sides?

    Also, am i supposed to put on the air tubes and valvw looking things?
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    Where should I position my 4 powerheads in my 180G. that is viewable from both sides?

    I am going to install my 4 powerheads into my new 180 gallon tank but I am not sure where I should position them being that my tank is visible from both sides. Also what hight should they be at to the water line? Thanks in advance:)
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    How many popwerheads and heaters do i need?

    Ok well it sounds like you guys are recommending me to get 4 power heads for my 180g. I think I am going to go with maxi jet's but what power maxi jets should I get? Man, I sure wish I could use only 2:(
  8. mmync

    How many popwerheads and heaters do i need?

    I have a sea life systems w/d.
  9. mmync

    Damn do these cocktail shrimp stink!!!

    Oh my god, and its only been a day:eek:
  10. mmync

    How many popwerheads and heaters do i need?

    I am just setting up my new 180 gallon fish only tank with live rock, and need some help with poerheads and heaters. As far as powerheads, how many do i need, what brand and strength should i get, and where and how should i position them in my tank. And as har as heaters, how many, what brand...
  11. mmync

    I have a question about using a cocktail shrimp to start my cycle.

    Hey thomas, how many shrimp would you recommend me puting into a 180 gallon?
  12. mmync

    I have a question about using a cocktail shrimp to start my cycle.

    Also, I just did my first ammonia test and all I have in the tank so far is crushed coral, some live sand and live rock and my ammonia is at 0.0 is this reading normal. If I am learning right, the reson why it is at 0.0 is because I havent put my cocktail fish or starter fish in yet so the cycle...
  13. mmync

    I have a question about using a cocktail shrimp to start my cycle.

    Hello, I am just starting the cycle on my new 180 gallon take and I have a couple of question. 1. How many shrimp should I use for this size tank. 2. When do I take the shrimp out or do I just leave it in there forever.
  14. mmync

    What kind of lighting would you guys recommend for my new tank?

    So the light setups that you guys recommende would give me a really nice and bright tank and make the fish look flourescent and blue?
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    What kind of lighting would you guys recommend for my new tank?

    I guess I want wow!!! I am thousands over my budget already so I mise well just finish.
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    What kind of lighting would you guys recommend for my new tank?

    Thomas, there arent any hoods on my tank. Basically I have the hold top of my tank that I can use. 24" x 67" The whole top of my tank is completely flush and flat.
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    What kind of lighting would you guys recommend for my new tank?

    Well no I wouldnt consider it a hood just 2 thin plastic covers of acyrlic or plexi glass that sit on top of the tank and cover the 2 holes.
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    What kind of lighting would you guys recommend for my new tank?

    I am just getting my new tank running and was wondering what would be the best lighting setup for my tank. It is going to be a fish only tank with live rock. I am not sure of how many gallons it is but the dimensions are 26" tall x 67" long x 24" deep. I would basically like to know what types...
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    *Help* I am just getting started and I think I am getting led in the wrong direction.

    No sebae, this guy doesnt have a fish shop. However he does deal with the people at oceans and sea's in roseville alot. Hey, I noticed that u live in warren. I live in saint clair shores. Maybe we can hook up one day. You have to check out my setup I hope it will maybe make it in some magazines...
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