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  1. jtroutine

    Dead clowns

    could you send that to me as well j.troutwine@mchsi.com Thanks Joe
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    Going to pull my hair out!!!

    here is email.... j.troutwine@mchsi.com
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    Going to pull my hair out!!!

    Do you know any in the vacinity of bloomington, would probally save on shipping if I bought from a place around here...if there is
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    Going to pull my hair out!!!

    I am trying to find the best kind of live rock I can to start my tank. I am willing to spend the money being of importance and beauty. Now here is my dilema...I got a ***** for a lfs and a internet with 100's of pages saying that the rock the sell is the best and everybody elses sucks. I...
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    Protien skimmer

    Hey thanks, I was thinking of the turbo berlin h.o.t. .........suggestions?: :)
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    Protien skimmer

    I am getting ready to purchase a skimmer for a folr tank. I am wanting to get a good one that will be able to handle a larger tank some day when I feel good enough to add corals. If I buy a skimmer that is rated up to like 300gals or something like that, will that be to big to use in my 55? I...
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    Refugium/sump-cleaner crew?

    I would like to make a sump out of a 10gal tank for my 55folr. Do I need to put in any kind of cleaner crews in the sump? I am looking to add a activated sand bed with some macro alga. Thanks everybody, you all are a big help! :) joe
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    Protien Skimmer ?

    Hello, I have a quick question regarding a protien skimmer. I finally got my tank and stand (55g) which I am very excited about, the guy I bought from said that I wont need a skimmer nor will I want one for like 6 months.?.?.:confused: Here is what my tank is like, 55g only fish going to use...
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    How do you ship fish?

    Can somebody explain to me or point me in the right direction on how fish, LR, etc. is shipped? I would like to order of this sight and was just curious how the fish for instance keep from getting banged around, oxygen, temp., etc.. I am sure this a stupid quiestion for some but please bare...
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    Choosing fish

    That is a bummer im gonna do some checkin on that...that fish is beatiful! I tke it powder blue get large in size?
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    Choosing fish

    oceanjumper: Being that you use a sump could you explain what it is and how it is benificial, that or point me in the direction that explains it cause I ve looked and didnt find any information. I think I have a idea but I trying to get my hands on a explanation, and then how it is more benificial.
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    Choosing fish

    Hey do you think you could look over my other post "Bio-Filtration" and see if you clear any haze for me? I appreciate every bodys help and I know I just need to keep reading and learning and be patient. Thanks
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    Choosing fish

    Hey thanks for the info, there is a lot of stuff to remember. Well when I start I am going to take my time. I want to learn what is actully going to be happening in my tank I just wish there was like a recipe to get a tank up and running. I think I need to start actully reading some books...
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    my tank 2nd pic

    that tnk looks very nice.:D :D
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    Bio-filtration

    I am getting my list ready to make sure I am thinking of everything and also to make sure I get the right equipment that way I dont waste my money because I changed my mind. I am starting from scratch, probally a 55 g tank, maybe a 72 bow front, if I can get the guy talked down a little. For...
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    Choosing fish

    The one thing you mentioned is you were going to get a quality air pump? Do you mean a power head? Thats what you want something for water circulation. I have a 55 gal. and I have a power head 802 I amusing for circulation. i am thinking of getting another smaller one on the other side for a bit...
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    Choosing fish

    I was about to ask the quiestion of what ls and lr was, but commen sense kicked in!
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    Choosing fish

    never mind live sand live rock< [hr] duh!?
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    Choosing fish

    Yes I would like to go with fish only with live rock. When I posted originally, I wasnt clear on what live rock was, I am starting to get familliar with it. Is just rock with micro organisims in it? Is live sand the same and also do you use both or one or the other or doesnt matter. I am...
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    Choosing fish

    Sorry should have proof read better, yes I do mean saltwater. I am becoming a addict of saltwater fish, the more I read the more I crave. I know I need to be patient. I cant wait to get started, though
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