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    I'm selling rock in the Southside burbs of Chicago. lol

    Hi all, I have some Tonga live rock for sale. I would say about 60-70 pounds or so. Plenty of unique shapes and crevices. Here are a few pics. This pic doesn't show this piece as it should. It is HUGE and is showroom. Anyway it is positioned it looks great. Sorry...pick up only in Worth...
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    2nd Floor?

    Hey all, What is the largest size tank you would feel comfortable with on the second floor? I'm thinkin about buyin a tank for my sons room but really don't want it goin through the floor. :notsure:
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    Drilling Hole for Aquarium

    Has anyone drilled an aquarium? Is this more of a hassle than it seems? I'm thinkin of buyin a 150 that isn't pre-drilled but don't want something that big unless I can have this drilled. Thanks.
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    Purple Goniopora?

    Hey all, Does anyone have experience in keeping the above coral? I bought one not realizing the difficulty level. Any advise would be appreciate. Thanks..
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    Purple Goniopora?

    Does anyone have experience with this coral? I bought one not realizing the difficulty of keeping. Any advise would be appreciated.
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    How to frag?

    Hey all, Can someone tell me how to frag a coral? I have a frogspawn covered rock and would like to frag it but don't know how to go about seperating. Thanks!
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    Lighting question

    Hey all, What hours do you all keep your lights on? I've been keeping the daytime lights with the actinics from about 7 a.m. to about 8 p.m. and then just the actinics to about 10 p.m. Is it not a good idea to keep actinics on all the time (day and night)? Thanks in advance.
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    RO/DI usage

    Hey all, I was hopin you can help me out with some questions. :help: okokok, I finally bought a Coralife RO/DI unit. I hear how everyone sets this up by their utility sink or whatnot but I'm wonderin if this is needed. Can't I just hook it up to the sink when I need it and then put it away...
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    Building a sump out of an aquarium

    Does anyone have plans on how to build a sump out of an aquarium. I have a fowlr that would like to turn into rreef but want to turn an unused aquarium into a sump with bioballs/additional live rock. I figure a return pump would be needed which is fine but the sumps seem to have different...
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    Tang/hermit/sand star for coral?

    Hi all, I have a Yellow Tang, hermit crap, red matrix crab and a sand sifting star that I would trade for a coral. Does anyone have any coral that they would like to trade? Thanks!!!
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    Brand New 48" Light with 2 -65W 50/50 daytime/actinic w/ mounting legs

    I have a brand new 48" 130 W light with 2 50% 12K 50% actinic with mounting legs. This light has the acrylic glass cover over the bulbs for protection. Plug and play ready. I'm only selling because I'm reverting back to a nano. $95.00 including shipping (US states only). e-mail me at...
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    Cleaning crew questions.

    Should hermit crabs be quarantined before put into a tank and what is an appropriate amount of hermit crabs per gallon? Thanks
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    Sand Sifting Star = Chicago Sth Burbs

    Sand sifting star about 2 inches long that will help stir live sand. $35.00 You can e-mail auniquenamethatnooneelsehas@yahoo.com or call 708.361.8106 before 8:30.
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    Eel compatibility?

    Is there any type of eel that would be fine with a Volitan Lion and a Yellow Tang? I would really like an eel but those two are my priorities. Thanks!
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    Cleaning up of dead clean up crew???

    So, I'm wondering if there is an easy way to take care of some of the clean up crew that parishes over time. I would imagine that leaving little dead hermit crabs and snails wouldn't be good for the water levels. Is there an effecient way to take care of this or will the clean up crew scavenge...
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    Feeding Volitan??

    Hi all, I have a Volitan Lion and all he is eating right now is rosies...I'm trying to transfer to Silversides....any advice. I've also heard that they eat Chicken McNuggets...is this true?
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    Sea Star

    YEAH!!! :jumping: I get my sea star today. Does anyone have any? Any helpful hints for acclimation etc???
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    Crystal Clear Filtration?

    okokok, I'm going to run into some extra money next month and will likely invest some into my 55. What is the best options for filtration? What are the priorities? I think I need to invest in a Reverse Osmosis system but now I see something called Ultra Violet Sterilzers. I have no idea what...
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    CPR - Backpack Skimmer Question

    OKOKOK, I know I must be doin somethin wrong with this thing. I never get ANYTHING in the collection cup. I bought it used so I don't have the manual. Am I supposed to fill the collection cup with water or somethin??? Any help would be appreciated 'cause I'm clueless about this. :help...
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    What do y'all think this is on my sand?

    I think it might be red hair algae but not sure. It was on the rocks but I scrubbed it off. I scooped it off the sand but it keeps coming back. Any help would be greatly appreciated. THANKS!!!
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