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  1. elguapo

    pairing dwarf angels

    I'm looking for advice on pairing dwarf angels specifically the Coral Beauty. I have one now that still has a inch or two to grow and would like to pair her up. Has anyone done this before with any success? If so what worked and what didn't.
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    butterfly only tank

    I'm thinking of starting a butterfly only tank in the near future. Not sure what the mix is going to be. Was wondering if any of you have experience with something like this? If so what species did you use, numbers per species and what size tank. -gabe
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    looking for lights in santa barbara

    im looking for some lights for a 29 gallon and a 60 gallon. looking for MH(about 150s), T5s, power compacts and maybe VHOs. im in santa barbara. thanks -gabe
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    maroon pair

    I have a pair of maroons in 30 gallon and am looking to split the tank and put the pair into a nano. The female is large and in charge (about 5 inches at least). I was thinking maybe a 12 gallon. The tank would just house the pair and maybe some shrimp. And all of those crazies who think a 30...
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    anemone and exlipse 3 hood lighting

    I have an standard Eclipse 3 hood with the usual 24inch fluorescent lighting. I was wondering if that could support a Sabae Anemone. I have a pair of Gold Stripe Maroons I would like to give a home. Also how long do most anemones survive? Some people seem to think they die off fairly quick. Also...
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    urchin split? baby snails everywhere?

    Hey its been a long time since I've posted my tank has been rocking 10 months now clean and sober. I'm refering to the nasty ich attack I had that took down all my fish except a horrid little blue damsel that has lived through everything. Anyways my question is has anybody had urchins multiply...
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    bets tanks?

    in your opinion what company makes the best acrylic tanks? Im looking to put down a few grand on a new setup. thanks boys and girls -gabe
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    help with lights

    has anyone heard of "jbj compact lights" ? i guy wants to sell me a canopy with these lights on it. Im looking to upgrades to softies and LPS and was wondering if this setup would work? -gabe
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    jbj compact lights?

    has anyone heard of "jbj compact lights" ? i guy wants to sell me a canopy with these lights on it. Im looking to upgrades to softies and LPS and was wondering if this setup would work? -gabe
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    blue rings

    I just was looking at fish suppliers online and saw one place selling a Blue Ring Octopus for 34.99 The only warning was B.A.Y.O.R. kinda scary that anyone could just buy one and not be sure what they had. anyways i thought that was interesting -gabe
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    live sand on the shelf?

    I went into *****(deathco) today just to look around since its the only fish place within a couple minutes and I noticed Live Sand in a sealed bag on the shelves. I thought it was kinda suspect but it claimed "instant cycle with beneficial bacteria". Can bacteria even survive in a sealed plastic...
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    DIY stand design

    hi all im looking for a good design for a stand that will hold an 80 gallon bowfront. i want to make it myself. any web sites other than garf? thanks boys and girls. anubus27@hotmail.com -gabe
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    48" VHO/PowerCompacts

    im looking for a 48" hood with 2-4 VHO or PC bulbs. I would also be interested in a MH/VHO hood. thanks boys and girls -Gabe
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    good price

    im looking at custom light hood and im wondering if the price this guy is giving me is any good. 48inch PFO electronic VHO 2 bulb ballast w/ bulbs PFO 2x175 MH ballast w/ bulbs and 2 4inch fans all for $450. is it a good deal?
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    dream fish lists

    im looking for your dream fish list. im just trying to get ideas for my tank. I want a community tank that will be FOWLR untill i get the guys to go reef. Go nuts boys and girls. 80 gal bowfront 100lbs figi live rock dsb skimmer w/ sump icecap 660 ballast running 4 VHOs
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    lighting

    Im looking at getting an Icecap 660 ballast. I want to run at least 2 VHO's right now maybe even 4. What else do i need? Hood? Wires? Connections and stuff? Ive heard its fairly easy to do yourself and much much cheaper. Any help would be great. -g
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    live rock in cali

    hi im looking for about 100 lbs of cured live rock. hopefully within about an hour of Santa Barbara. If you dont have any can you point me to a good LFS or someone who does? Thanks guys -g anubus27@hotmail.com
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    corals vs anemones 4 clowns

    ok so i have an 80 gallon tank and im looking at getting a pait of clowns probably percs........should i go Anemones or softie......i know some most softies need less light what might survive the best? Ove heard anemones are one of those animals to be avoided are corals are easier to keep...
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    lighting

    I have an 80 gallon bowfront coming Monday. Now I need lights. For now im looking to have FOWLR. Of coarse I will want to upgrade to reef once I put some time into this and become more knowledgeable. What are your hints on lighting? I want to get a good setup that will allow me to expand to...
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