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  1. howdycst

    Just Starting out

    Try this one out. It always best to have mutiple sources of information. http://www.reefcorner.com./reef%20keeping_101.htm
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    Heater size?

    What size heater should I get for a 55 gal? Thanks
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    Skilter 400

    Are these type of filters any good? Skilter 400
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    Question for MichealTX

    What do you do about salt creep? I had the regular tank cover. Two pieces of glass held together by flexable plastic strip. Well the strips wore out. So I was considering going to the local glass shop and have a solid piece of glass cut for both sides. Unless your uncovered tank works well...
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    Wish list for FOWLR

    Please look at my equipment below. I have no filter or lighting as of yet. Looking into one DIY kit for light. 1. How many pounds of LR should I purchase for this tank? 2. How many pounds of LS as well? I going to get RO/DI from LFS my next trip down there (100 Miles) Not so Local fish...
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    Question for MichealTX

    Tank is 13.75 inches wide. I'm seriously considering in scraping the coral idea. Don't get me wrong I think they're pretty and all that. But for me FOWLR seems to be the thing for me. I want alot of movement in the tank. The last fish I had was a single Albino Tiger Oscar (9 inches in...
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    Question for MichealTX

    Looking at that sight (ahsupply.com) can you give me any ideas on what lighting I should get. I know nothing about lighting. My tank is 48.25 long and looking to do a reef with LR, soft and hard corals,feather dusters, fish, and thats all I can think of right now any help would be great. What...
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    Setting Up

    55gal long. No canopy yet was looking into JBJ Formosa Deluxe - 1200 60 watt. However, I am handy with a saw and like saving money (above the LFS quoted $330.) Can I get the links to where you purchased the fixures for canopy. Just beginner coral, live rock, feather dusters , anomey.
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    Specs

    How do you get your tank information and the bottom of these post? I tried the attach file thing my last post but that didn't work. Thanks
  10. howdycst

    Setting Up

    I was afraid you was going to say that those dang things are expensive. Like $329. with bulbs. no legs for though, you know anywhere cheaper?
  11. howdycst

    Setting Up

    From all that I have been reading here the last couple days this cycling process takes some time. And thats what I have. Do you need lights and filters going during the cycling process? Or can I get that (cycling) started before I get enough money saved up to purchase the filter and lights?
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    Water Again (newby question)

    I have read alot of information on this page about R/O, Tap, ETC. If I have alot of time on my hands before I completely setup (Still have to get filter system and lights) could I go ahead and use tap or natural spring water from the spring outside of town.
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