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    hitchiker help

    I have this thing in my tank that is about 1 inch long its sort of flesh colored with white fluffs on the ends of what looks like his legs, there are about 30-40 legs just guessing on that one. anyone have any idea what it might be sorry cant post a pic. looks like a catepillar.
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    Dogfaced Puffer for sale in Pittsburgh PA

    I have a very healthy dogfaced puffer for sale he is at least 11 inches and very round. He is very gently and docile and eats very good. Im switching over to a reef tank and dont think he will do well. Open to offers or will trade for a 250W MH. Thanks Dave
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    4x65 Power Compact For Sale

    I have a 48" power compact with moon lights for sale near Pittsburgh,PA. System is a year old and only used for 3 months so bulbs are still good. Prefer local pickup only. Asking $100.
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    Looking for a reliable well built HOB overflow

    Willing to pay from 35-45 shipped for one and need it very soon, needs to be able to handle at least a mag 7 pump. Oh yeah would like to paypal.
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    help with the stockman pipe?

    I just built the stockman pipe for my overflow but its not that much quieter can anyone help me out as to the next step i should try to avoid the flushing noise.
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    Anyone selling live rock near Pittsburgh Pa

    Im only looking for about 20-30lbs of live rock but i would really prefer to have it from an established tank with lots of critters for my fuge. Stuff in the stores im looking at is way to expensive and doesnt have much life in there.
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    acrylic 51 can you call me im ready to throw in towel

    could you please give me a call and help me out im almost ready to drain the damn tank and just give up. 412-841-5907. thanks dave
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    skimmer help im going crazy

    i set up a top fathom tf200a and when i first hooked it up it seemed to run fine. Now i cant get enough bubbles in there to reach the bottom of the throat to go up to the collection cup. Am i doing something wrong?
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    broken venturi on a top fathom TF200A

    Does anyone know how to fix this problem the little nub that the air hose goes on broke off and im not sure how to fix it. any help is appreciated
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    overflow box help

    i have homemade weir overflow box. First question is how reliable are they and 2nd question is how to keep it from breaking syphon. Last question is i had it on the back for a few minutes and it was really loud how to get it to be quite. Thanks for the help Dave
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    plumbing help please

    I need some help with plumbing. I just tried to plumb my refugium using a weir overflow box which was very noisy with a slurping noise down to my refugium. THe fuge is a 30 gallon tank than i had a mag 7 pump pumping the water into a top fathom TF200A skimmer than it was supposed to go back up...
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    plumbing help please

    I just plumbed my refugium using a weir homemade overflow box that drops down to my refugium. I was using a mag 7 to go to my top fathom 200a protein skimmer that was sitting behind my fuge and than it was supposed to go back into my tank. Problem is that the water makes it into the skimmer...
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    Top Fathom TF200A

    is this one any good or should i sell it and buy a different one
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    diy fuge help

    I just glued the acrylic in with GE sylicon II is it alright if i only weight 12 hours and than start adding all the sand and water etc? THanks for the help Dave
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    looking for a couple pieces of rubble rock

    Does anyone live within an hour or so from pittsburgh and would be interested in selling about 10 pounds of live rock and a some sand for me to start my fuge.
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    Live Rock?

    Im in the process of redoing my tank. If i purchase live rock that is already cured how much could i add at one time without having a problem. Going to add some to main tank but mostly in the 30 gallon fuge im building. THanks for the help
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    clean up crew question

    Sorry I know i post alot but im trying to change my tank around because of some problems. Question is i have a 10" dog faced puffer and a 6" yellow tang i was wondering what kind of clean up crew i could buy that my puffer wont eat? He eat shrimp from the grocery store before it hits bottom so...
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    Lighting question

    What is better MH or T-5 lighting and what bulb configuration for the T-5 for a fish only tank with live rock? Thanks
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    Building a refugium

    Im finally ready to stock the 30 gallon refugium. Need advice on what kind of algae to go with for nitrate and phosphate removal (major problem because of crushed coral) and also what kind of light to put in a 24" one bulb strip light? Thanks for the help Dave
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    crushed coral substrate

    I have a crushed coral substrate and my nitrates are out of hand. Ive posted the last couple of days trying to figure out my best plan of attack and was just wondering how much of a bed should i have using crushed coral. Right now its about 3/4". By the way 90 gallon tank 10" puffer and 6"...
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