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    How much salt per gallon?

    Originally Posted by PEZenfuego Add a few cups and see how much the level jumps...then do some elementary math. If 1 cup makes your tank 1.012 then adding another cup will equal 1.024... Anyway, fiddling is the best way. If it is too high, add water. If it is too low, add salt. Simple as...
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    No skimmer?

    Who else has a f/o with l/r and a sump and does not use a skimmer? I have a 90 gal. with a 20 gal wet/dry sump, about 50lbs. live rock, 2-3'' live sand, no skimmer or uv. no other filters. I have been running my tank this way for close to 2 years with 0 problems. When I first started out 6 years...
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    Damsels

    Originally Posted by Flower Damsels will not stay small. They get around 5 to 6 inches around when grown. That little nip will draw blood later. That little chase game will become an all out attack, resulting in death. A FW angel is nothing like the evil little demon, uh damsel. I think you...
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    New to fish...

    I'm sure others will disagree but I have been using tap water in my 90 gal. fish / live rock / live sand tank for close to six years and have had excellent success. 3 of my 5 original fish are still with me and doing great. I mainly use API stress coat + when mixing the water.
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    missing clown

    Thanks for the reply. No corals. I will try again tomorrow to find him. I still have a skunk clown and a blue damsel from 5 years ago.
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    missing clown

    I noticed about 5 days ago that my clownfish that I have had for almost 5 years is missing. I'm sure it has died and is in the rock work somewhere but I can't find it. I noticed a slight odor coming from the tank and did a 30% water change 3 days ago. My readings now are nitrite:0 ppm. ph:8.0...
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