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  1. museumgirl

    LS & LR question

    I wasn't here when the 1st tank was donated (I work at a kids science center) so I'm not sure how many gal. I tried to find something similar online and I think it's about 100-125gal minus I would say about 3 gal. for the skimmer. Can you find the gals with the original dimensions without...
  2. museumgirl

    sand beds

    I want to know too!:yes:
  3. museumgirl

    Urchin care?

    Thanks for the comments... I knew they liked to graze on algae, but didn't know about the spot feeding. Wanted to reasearch first!
  4. museumgirl

    Urchin care?

    This may be a really dumb question, but is it possible to spot feed urchins? Which urchins are the hardiest??
  5. museumgirl

    LS & LR question

    Ok We have 2 tanks... On is 55.5"L X 18"W X 24" H. But this tank also has a built in skimmer box that is 10"L X 6.5W X 21H The second tank is a bow front. It is 48" L X 12.5W X 21"H Let me know what you think.
  6. museumgirl

    LS & LR question

    Just got back in from the weekend.... I'll check the exact dimensions and get back with you guys. Thanks!:)
  7. museumgirl

    LS & LR question

    When mixing regular sand with live sand what ratios should I use? I don't think I can do all live. And the live sand should be placed on top right? Also same situation with live rock. I'll probably need to put in base rock on the bottom, but is there an optimal ammount of live rock? or is...
  8. museumgirl

    Upgrading my lighting...advice please

    First of all... it's a small world after all... That is so funny. I actually just moved here about a year ago, but everybody and their brother from JC goes to ETSU! I work at the Hands On! Museum. Thanks everybody for the advice, I'll definetly atleast look into the retrofit kits. They...
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    Upgrading my lighting...advice please

    Our current lighting is pitiful...let's not go there, but we're trying to upgrade, and I wanted some opinions and answers to a couple of questions. 1. What do you think of retrofit kits (PFO) & how exactly do they work? 2. Does anybody have Hamilton brand lighting and how do you like it? 3...
  10. museumgirl

    propagating sun polyps?

    the problem is that mine are on a pretty small rock to start with... I guess they need to multiply where they are a little more first.
  11. museumgirl

    propagating sun polyps?

    What is the process for propagating sun polyps? Can you do yellow polyps?
  12. museumgirl

    bubbles?

    Is it really bad to have a bubble curtain in a SW tank? Has anybody heard of or have any opinions on the life reef filter systems? Thanks!
  13. museumgirl

    Are these all different polyps?

    Thanks- I'm new to all of this. I appreciate the info.
  14. museumgirl

    Are these all different polyps?

    Are these 3 different types of polyps? The ones on top, and the ones circled in pink were out when they were bought (I work at a kids science museum) but the part circled in red...are those sum polyps, or baby aiptasias? Just curious. Thanks
  15. museumgirl

    Flatworm & Brittle worms the same?

    These guys look like little centipedes. They're pinkish, and sometimes half black. I do'nt think they actually have legs, but they're covered with spikey hairs.
  16. museumgirl

    Flatworm & Brittle worms the same?

    Are bristle worms dangerous to my anemone?
  17. museumgirl

    Flatworm & Brittle worms the same?

    I work at a childrens museum/science center. I was told that we have brittle worms in our tank that killed our BTA. Are brittle worms the same as flat worms? Also it was recommended that we get a couple Arrow crabs b/c they will eat the worms. I've read the thread on arrow crabs, but what...
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