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  1. aquanovice

    what to use for reflector

    polished aluminum is probalby the cheapest, but you will need to make sure that is has a good clear coat (poly) finish. other wise the metal will oxidize and lose its reflectivity. polished stainless steel is best but cost three or four times as much. @least in B'ham
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    Seaclone 100 parts HELP pls

    i have found that with a little effort you can make a mag7 or rio2100 match up fairly well and the results have been very good. since the change with the incease in water flow my water quality has increased greatly
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    what to use for reflector

    are you wanting to use metal, mirror, or something else?
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    Making a sump

    the 30 long is 12" sorry. If you really want one 10" you can have an acrillic one made. Email graphics@tclcinc.com (subject: attn Craig) for pricing info
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    OK who ate my snails??

    i had the same problem and it turned out to be a combo of nitrate problems and brittle stars. the nitrates killed and the stars scavenged
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    Making a sump

    i'm sorry i forgot, Yes it is a 55gal. i have found a 30 long that will fit but was uncertain if that might be too big
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    12 Gallon reef...help a noob...:-)

    the only problem that i know of with the eclipse 12 gal is lights. I have seen it done in the shops but am uncertain exactly what lights they used
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    Making a sump

    I have had my tank up for 7 years, the first 5 were f/w and the last 2 salt. I am now to a point where i would like to get all the nasty fliter pickups, heaters and hang on skimmers off the tank. I have 55-60 lbs of live rock, 7 turbo snails, a handful of hermits, two clowns, a puesdochromis...
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    How`s SeaClone skimmer

    I made the mistake of purchasing a seaclone. It nerver worked right until a few mods were made. I now also use the pm hot1. no problems at all with it
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    ? on magnum canister filter

    I too have had the same problem with small bubbles and with the canister not sealing. The first thing Marineland said to check,which usually fixed it was the o-ring on the lid may have a small cut or buildup on it. Take it off, clean it, then apply a marine safe lube or removable strength...
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    new reef setup

    55 gallon tank looking at pc lighting tank has been up for 18 months
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    new reef setup

    I am interested in adding an anemone to my tank but am uncertain which kind is best for me. Any suggestions or do's and don't I should know before adding any to my tank 1 Puedochromis (pink and yelloe) 1 Banded Coral Shrimp 2 Clowns ?# turbo snails ?# red and blue hermit crabs 1 brittle star...
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    mr salty

    that is a very nice setup you have, if you don't mind me asking, in round $'s how much have you invested in that setup
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    algae, algae everywhere, but not a fish will eat

    there is so much algae in my tank that i can't clean it enough to get it under control. i have read that some is good and that some is bad. could someone enlighten me on the truth <img src="graemlins//eek.gif" border="0" alt="[eek]" />
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    wet/dry or not to wet/dry

    the algae in question is a green long and thick mess. there is also a thin layer of a purple/red slime growing on the live rock. is this good or bad
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    wet/dry or not to wet/dry

    i already have 50 lbs of live rock in the tank but used crushed coral as substrate. i am looking to make it a reef in the very near future. i am also having problems with algae, can you offer any sugestions
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    wet/dry or not to wet/dry

    I need help deciding if the best way to go is with a wet/dry sump. Any information pro or con would be much appreciated
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