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    Squiid- Sump/fuge diagram please

    Squidd could you please repost your sump/fuge diagram or anyone else for that matter. I can't seem to find it when I do a search. Thanks
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    Magnetic or Electronic Ballast?

    I need some advice. Looking at getting some MH lights and want some opinions on magnetic or electronic ballasts. Which is better? Just general pro's and con's of each. Thanks for the help
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    Protein Skimmer useful life?

    I found a skimmer on the famous auction site Aqua ev180. But it's a couple years old. But it seems like it might be a good deal. My question is how long will a skimmer last or how much year to year maintenance should I expect? Thanks Rick
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    Recommend a chiller please

    I will be setting up a 125 gallon tank and living in Arizona I'm worried that I might need chiller during the summer or during our monsoon season. Can anyone recommend a chiller that would work without breaking the bank in the process. Thanks Rick
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    WTB 90 to 125 tank -Tucson AZ

    Lokking to buy a 90 to 125 gal tank set-up in the Tucson Area. Let me know Rick
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    MH Lighting question

    What is the common practice when you have a canopy & MH lights as far as a glass top on the aquarium. Should you have a glass top or should the tank be open? I'm just not sure. Thanks for the help Rick
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    Ordering from SWF

    Does anyone know what's the deal with all the fish being out of stock and on wish list status? I thought that they would be back up to normal stock after the holiday break? Any thoughts? Thanks Rick
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    Filtration question

    If I have live rock and a protein skimmer, do I also need a canister filter? I didn't think so but being a newbie I see some posts that seem to say otherwise. What does everyone think? Thanks Rick
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    MH lighting advice for 125G tank

    I need your advice on my lighting purchase. I will be buying a 125G tank in the next couple months. My question is do I want to go with 2 - 250 watt MH bulbs or 3 -175 watt bulbs when I purchase a retro kit for my canopy. What is better besides just the watts differences. Positives/negatives of...
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    WTB: 125 tank Tucson area

    Anyone want to sell a 125 tank(or about that size) in the Tucson area. I'm just getting into the hobby so a reasonable price would be appreciated. Thanks Rick
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    Power Compacts lighting requirements

    How many watts of lighting do I need for a 55 or 125 gallon tank? I'm trying to be proactive as I will probably start with a smaller tank and then move to a larger tank. Unless just going to a larger tank to begin with makes more sense. I won't be having any hard corals and such, but what is the...
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    Lighting - Power Compacts vs. VHO?

    Hope somebody can help I'm in the process of deciding on equipment for my tank. Can someone please clarify the difference between PC & VHO lighting? I thought I understood what I wanted for lighting and the more I read the more I got confused. Also I don't plan on having any hard corals and...
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    Using Meds in the tank

    Could someone help me with a question? I new to the whole Saltwater thing, but is it common to use numerous Medications, Chemicals, etc? I've had FW tanks for many years and use little or no chemical additives to the water(except Declorinator during water changes) but it seems that in...
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    Making Aragocrete Live Rock

    Has anyone made Aragocrete Live Rock? I've been researching this and it seems to be very cost effective. Is there any downside of making your own Live Rock with Aragocrete? Of course also seeding it with "real" Figi Rock. Any thoughts you might have would be great. Thanks Rick
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    Making Aragocrete Live Rock

    Has anyone made Aragocrete Live Rock? I've been researching this and it seems to be very cost effective. Is there any downside of making your own Live Rock with Aragocrete? Of course also seeding it with "real" Figi Rock. Any thoughts you might have would be great. Thanks Rick
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    Fuge/Sump set-up

    Is there any general ideas on how big your sump/fuge in relation to your main tank. I'm buying a new tank and want to setup a sump/fuge, just not sure what size. Also not sure about what size of main tank I'm buying. Hence the question. Thanks
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    Need Fish Mentor, Tucson AZ

    Hello Everyone I looking to get into Salt Water. Currently have 3 FW tanks of various sizes. I've researched quite a bite but am still confused about some finer ponts and set-up of a salt water tank. What I'm looking for is a mentor in the Tucson area to guide me thru the process. I don't trust...
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