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  1. schenkel

    210 All-glass Reef-ready Tank/sump/stand FS IOWA

    Jamie, Is he getting all 500 lbs of live sand w/ that as well? I still really need about a 100 lbs for my new 72 bow front. thanks
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    FS Aqua Clear Aquatics Pro 75 Wet/Dry

    Did you use a skimmer with this sump? looks like bubbles could be a problem. Also please check out what shipping to 51106 would be. thanks nschenkelberg@mvsteel.com
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    setting up 72 gallon bow front reef

    [hr] I am planning on this set-up: Tank and stand Bought live rock w/ live sand light load of fish, inverts, and corals. (anenome) Overflow box to sump Aqua-C urchin skimmer (In Sump) Bought Emperor 400 filter (In Sump) Refuge in sump Return Pump Bought 2 x 200 watts heaters ( In Sump)...
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    New 72 gallon bow front reef tank set up

    Also what is eggcrate or how do you us it? Does any else have an opinion on this set up? Am I forgeting any thing? What size of mh lights would I need? as far as watts. I would like to keep it to 2 light fixtures because of the center plastic pc. Thanks
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    New 72 gallon bow front reef tank set up

    I am planning on this set-up: live rock w/ live sand light load of fish, inverts, and corals. (anenome) Overflow box to sump Aqua-C urchin skimmer (In Sump) Bought Emperor 400 filter (In Sump) Refuge in sump Return Pump Bought 2 x 200 watts heaters ( In Sump) Bought The main questions is the...
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    210 Gallon Complete Reef Ready Setup For Sale

    go ahead and send the pics nschenkelberg@mvsteel.com Thanks
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    Quick lighting question

    [hr] I HAVE A GLASS TOP FOR A 72 BOW THAT I MUST USE. I have 2 wonderful boys that will totally put their toys/ hands/ dirt clauds/ ect.... in the tank if it is just open. Will metal hyl penetrate the glass well, tank is 22" deep. The only times i have ever seen mh in action they were over open...
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    210 Gallon Complete Reef Ready Setup For Sale

    Thanks for the info I am starting up a 72 bow front that I got for christmas from my wife :cheer: It is still in the dry state. I travel for my work and I get to waverly all the time. I have every thing to buy so sand and rock will be my first stop. My poor wife has no IDEA what she is in for...
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    New 72 gallon bow front tank reef setup

    I HAVE A GLASS TOP FOR IT THAT I MUST USE. I have 2 wonderful boys that will totally put their toys/ hands/ dirt clauds/ ect.... in the tank if it is just open. Will metal hyl penetrate the glass well. The only times i have ever seen mh in action they were over open water. Which scares the...
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    New 72 gallon bow front tank reef setup

    I would like your opinion on how to set up this tank. I have a 15 gallon fowlr. Sand bottom, lots of live rock, no direct sunlight. Questions: HOB skimmer w/ canister filter (fluval 404) or Overflow box to sump with either bioballs, or biowheel (tidepool). refuge? skimmer return pump Next...
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    210 Gallon Complete Reef Ready Setup For Sale

    Also is any of the rock left. I would hate to drive just for the sand, but I probably would. My wife got me a 72 bow front -non drilled for christmas. So I'm starting from scratch. thanks
  12. schenkel

    72 gallon bow front for sale

    :notsure: Are you all raging Jack-Asses? This thread is almost a year old. Wow
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    Evil damsels

    There is a reason Damsels are as cheap as they are. Wait atleast 3 hours after the lights are out. Sneak up to your tank with very little light. And scoop them right out while they are sleeping. My damsel had a favorite spot below a rock. You'll notice that there color kinda gets washed out...
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    Urgent Question

    Just for the short term. Honestly JB weld would probably fix is right up. Have a smoke and don't freak out.
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    Did I just screw up my tank

    Where do I begin. "Grape algae" is the slang that was used in front of me is a type of seaweed. The "feather duster" looks like a little white turd with very small red freathers on one end of it. The coraline growth on a pc of LFS white coral that I put in my tank at the beginning. And the...
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    Did I just screw up my tank

    Pictures to come
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    Did I just screw up my tank

    I have a 15 gallon that has had nitrates - 40. I wanted it down to 20 so I added a butt load of "grape Algae". Now my nitrates are at 60 and climbing. Did I just overload my bioload? I thought the seaweed would reduce nitrates. It looks ugly as hell anyway. Also, how long does it take...
  18. schenkel

    72 gal Bowfront & Equipment For Sale in Houston

    What is the price for a local pick up. I maybe in your area and it is simply a matter of taking the car or the SUV. I would want everything but the fish. thanks
  19. schenkel

    To air stone, or not to air stone

    I have a 15 gallon eclipse 1 w/ live rock, cc, and sand. It is a FOWLR with a powerhead in the corner. I have been running an air pump w/ air stone but the salt creep is tremendous. Is the air pump needed? It is stocked with: 2 - 1" Clownfish 1 - 1-1/2" Scooter blenney 1 - CB shrimp 1 -...
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    55 gallon set-up in IA

    how much and where in Iowa?
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