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    How too make Base Rock, Live Rock

    found it... good deal, even with the 36 bucks it's going to cost to ship it. oh yeah... do you need to do anything special with it before you put it in the tank? How do you clean it? thanks matt
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    Finally..a shot of the babies.

    what do they eat? i dont' know a thing about seahorses, except that they are hard to keep... matt
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    return pumps... 125 gallon?

    that makes sense...probably 3/4 ... thanks i think i know what to get matt
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    return pumps... 125 gallon?

    there is 1'' tubing connected to each overflow (2) does that help?
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    where do you get your salt?

    thanks that's exactly what i was looking for matt
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    return pumps... 125 gallon?

    i dont know for sure... i have one that came with a wet/dry for a 75 and the other one i have is really 2 connected, and it's big... the guy who sold me my tank said he used it on his and he had a reef setup... i'm not sure on their rating though... don' t know how to find out either... sorry i...
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    where do you get your salt?

    I was wondering if there was another way to buy salt, i am about to fill my 125 and a friend will be filling his 150... we're going to need a lot of salt.... is there another outlet besides the LFS? thanks matt
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    How too make Base Rock, Live Rock

    was this bought at a lfs? I'm looking for some good base rock...
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    return pumps... 125 gallon?

    hi everyone, just wondering what would you put on a 125 gallon reef setup as far as return pumps go? i think i have it narrowed down to the Sedra 12000 and a magdrive #12... do you think i need more water turn over? thanks matt
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    400W or 250W MH

    i'm going to buy from this guy too... i had the same question... it just seems like more will be better, especially cause there isn't too much more money involved. But i to deceided to go with the 250s i'll be getting 3 for my 6ft 125. let me know what you think.. cool touch lighting seems...
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    What do people feel about Coralife Salt

    where do you all buy your salt? online or LFS... my lFS charges quite a bit... iwas wondering if there is a bulk order online, i could use a lot. you can email any info to mvogel2@yahoo.com thanks all matt
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    Lighting question

    i just went through a similar situation... I went for a 4 X 55w PC hood...real nice and bright... i actually just got it in the mail and haven't even set it on my tank yet... now i'm convinced Metal halides are the way to go ( i want clams :) ) So now i have a brand new 4X55 pc light just...
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    Question on tank gallons

    it's a good point to make ...especially when it comes to medications... a lot of people overdose because they think they have a 125 gallons of water... if you take into account the LR and DSB and actual water, i'm sure it's way less.
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    Grocery Store Water

    my walmart sell RO water...and i hear a lot of people use it in their tanks... however i do think it's worth buying your own... i just took the plunge and ordered one off of ---- for around 140 bucks that included the de-ionizer, they are supposedly very helpful... I also hear that the UV...
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    HQI? my eyes are going crossed ;)

    So i keep trying to use the search option to find out about hqi MH lights and i feel like i'm getting no where. I would just like to know about how much more they cost to buy. How much longer do they last, and if they are easier on the electric bill... i'm putting them on a 4' long 125...
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    Southdown No More

    it may now say old castle...same as southdown...
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    water pump at home depot??

    thanks for the advice ;) ...i think i'll end up just buying a regular ole' aquarium pump... thanks matt
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    water pump at home depot??

    Just wondering if there would be any harm in buying a bigger water pump at a home depot instead of a pump designed for aquarium use... The home depots give me much better circulation for my $ but i didn't know if there was any leaking or exposed metals that could cause problems... any info would...
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    lfs in cleveland

    i don't know of any in cleveland, i live in akron and could tell you a few there....about 30 miles south of cleveland... let me know if you want some names... later matt
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    Southdown Sand

    i got some (old castle) in erie PA, i had to drive 2 hours to get there, but it was well worth it. Me and a friend both needed it, we walked out with 600 lbs of play sand...the woman behind us asked us if we were starting our own beach, we said yes. it was only 5 bucks for 50 lbs, cheaper than...
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