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im planning on setting up a 90g oceanic bf. this is a 4' long tank. i am planning on using VHO lighting for this FOWLR setup with maybe some soft corals later. my question is do i want to use a 46.5" or 36" retrofit kit for the oceanic cap. i know the 46.5' will fit but i also want to add...

ok gueys i have a question about when to add a fuge to your system. im am going to be starting a new tank. do i have the fuge from the beginning while the tank cycles or do i add it after the cycle is complete? thanks.

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hi all. i am going to be starting a new 90gal BF tank. it will start out as a FOWLR for the first few months untill i get the fish in that i want and them maybe add some corals. i am planning to go with 440W of VHO lighting in hopes to save some money and be able to keep soft corals. i dont...

hey guys what size tank and filtration do you use for your QT tanks. im just getting started in the hobbie but it seems like a QT is a must when adding new fish. i am thinking of using a 20L. any info would be greatly appreciated. thanks.

thanks guys for all the info. some other questions though. how big is the door opening in the stand. just curious so i can figure out what stuff i can fit for the sump/fuge.

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how much disance should you have from the MH bulbs to the water level? does it matter as long as you have a fan?

thanks shane. anyone else have this tank? as for the lighting what will i need? i plan on starting with a FOWLR but eventually some soft corals. would (2) 250W MH with (2) actinic flourescents be ok to do this? i really dont want to have to buy another light when i decide to get some soft...

anyone here have the oceanic bow front 90gal RR tank setup? i think that is what i am going to go with but i am curious how much a tank, stand and canopy would be. do these setups come with lights or do i need to get them seperatly? thanks.

does anyone here have a clear-for-life acrylic aquarium? i'm lloking at a 125gal bowfront but the brice that i saw online was nearly $900. thats alot just for a tank. im thinking it was that much because it was online. has anyone ever bought one of these tanks and can give me a cost? another...

hey guys i have a question about having multiples of the same fish in one tank. the reason i ask is because on my way between classes today i stoped to watch the saltwater tank that we have in our union building. in the tank they have (2) flame angles and (2) yellow tangs along with (1) purple...

thanks everyone. ok so that is a decent list of fish as far as compatability. am i at a max for a 100gal tank there or do i still have some space? or should i move up to a 125gal?

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thanks ross. does anyone know if i could have both a yellow and hippo in the same tank?

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i have this posted in the newbie forum but i figured id post it here to. i am starting to plan for a new tank and am new to the saltwater thing but have been in FW for a while. thanks for your help! ok, so i have been lookin online both here and marine depot at some fish and have come up with...

ok now that i posted and i look at it again i think that is to many fish for 100gal. might have to go up in size:D

thanks everyone for your replies. ok, so i have been lookin online both here and marine depot at some fish and have come up with some i think i would like to get. obviously this will not be all at once so, if one fish should be added before another please let me know! list so far (this will...

ok the more and more i look at salt water fish i see that they suggest a tank size for them. like a yellow tang needs a 80gal tank:eek: . i know these fish need more space but WOW. side note, these fish are so much cooler than freshwater! So i am thinking that i might want to see what fish...