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  1. boadyboom

    New lights with problem

    just to clarify the noise sounds like the fan is rubbing or something and only starts after about 10 minutes of being on.... 2nd question i have some hermit crabs in my tank and 2 of em seem to fight like they are attacking each other. do they fight? i keep hearing a ticking sound and I look...
  2. boadyboom

    New lights with problem

    I just got the customsealife PC lights 2x10k and 2x Ultra actinics 65w with the moonlights and the fan makes alot of noise. Has anyone else had this problem and should i attempt to fix it myself or take it back? The lfs is bout 45 minutes away so hopefully its an easy fix here. Is this a decent...
  3. boadyboom

    I've got rust in my tank

    sounds like algae and or diatoms--- any clean up crews? I have a magnet it cleans all that up real quick on the glass.
  4. boadyboom

    new filter/skimmer need help

    I got a new Amiracle (sl-5 I think )wet dry /protein skimmer/ filter setup. Does anyone know how to hook up the rio pump that goes into the tank? Does it just attach to the pipes that come out of the skimmer? No instructions came with so any help or digrams would be greatly appreciated...
  5. boadyboom

    RO VS DI water

    well the problem is i have DI water at work for free and at the lfs they sell RO water for 25 cents gallon or 75 cents premixed with salt. would half and half be good? or one over the other?
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    RO VS DI water

    which is better to go with? I have access to both ----what is good and bad about both and will I have to add additives or anything to one or the other. Does anyone know anything about the amiracle setup? is it a good system or not?
  7. boadyboom

    acrylic paint???

    did you have to brush it on or was there a spray? [hr] and no problems sticking to the acrylic?
  8. boadyboom

    acrylic paint???

    hey thanks for that heads up [hr] i have another post down below i am trying to get help with too [hr]
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    acrylic paint???

    Is it a good idea to paint the back of my tank? its acrylic just wondering how well paint will stick, seems like it would look nicer that way than that paper backing. Also what bout using car tint on the back like a limo tint anybody ever try that?
  10. boadyboom

    New Amiracle set up

    anybody anbody
  11. boadyboom

    New Amiracle set up

    hey thanks for the info .. the lfs told me i needed about a 300w heater does that sound right? also what are good starter fish and or corals and inverts once my tank cycles--- i have a moonlight set up for lighting
  12. boadyboom

    New Amiracle set up

    Hey I just got an Amiracle wet/dry hang on filter with a protein skimmer attached , said it was rated for up to 90 g. Does anyone know much bout it? I got it brand new for 100 bucks wondering if that was a good deal or not. What is the best type of paint to use to paint an acrylic tank? Is there...
  13. boadyboom

    all brand new stuff should i exchange

    hey thanks alot i will keep reading. And yes i got all that stuff as a birthday present. Does anyone know bout painting the backside? Is it a nice way to go and what type of paint do I use on my acrylic tank? I would like to do the whole underneath sump thing but do not know how? Can someone...
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    all brand new stuff should i exchange

    Any info would be greatly appreciated... I just got a 39g bowfront tank with a millenium 3000 wet/dry multi-filter. I guess my question is that is it better to have a canister filter or a hang on type? And does anyone have any good or bad comments on that filter. As soon as i figure out whats...
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