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  1. karak40

    Refugium Sand or Mudd??

    I am cleaning out my refugium today and starting it up new. I had Miracle Mudd in there before but was not happy with it cause the mudd would flow into the return chamber and I would have Particule Matter constantly in the tank. I want to switch over to sand cause it is heavier than the mudd and...
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    Post Pictures of your refugium here!!!!!

    Please post pictures of your refugium setups here. Also Post the Dimensions and whats in them. I am looking for some ideas on upgrading my fuge but like to see whats out there. Thanks
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    Would T5 lights be the way to go for 34" deep tank?

    I read that T5's dont penetrate too deep. I have a few soft corals and anenomies in the tank. I will also post some pictures so u can see again. I was thinking of getting a T5 retro from icecap 60" 4x80 2 10k and 2 atinic bulbs. would that be enough or should i go with a 60 6x80w SLR or TEK 2...
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    Should I buy this from ebay?

    Someone is selling this on ---- and was just wondering if its a good item or is it inferior to the other retro kits on the market today. 59" T5 RETRO FIT KIT 4 X 80W WITH TEN MOONLIGHTS item#230191746365. They are selling them for $285. on other sites like reefgeek they have them for $580 and...
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    Lifespan for Lighting

    What is the lifespan for an orbit 10k 60" Daylight Bulbs?? also for the orbit 60" Atinic bulbs?? After how many months do you change out your bulbs??? Thanks
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    I need help with a new lighting system!!!

    I am needing to replace my lighting system with a new one and need help on which way to go. I have a 250 gallon flat back hex room divider reef tank. It is a fully enclosed top and bottom with a canopy on top for access. I am currently running an orbit 60" with 2 10k 10000's and 2 atinics. also...
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    What to feed my Asian Crabs in my reef tank?

    I have about 15 Asian Crabs inside my 250 Reef tank. I feed them Krill but it takes a while to hand feed them all. Is there any type of food thats out in the market for bottom feeding crabs that sink and they can go get it themselves? Thanks
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    tank lighting lifespan?

    How long is the usual time to replace your Power Compact light bilbs? Do they loose there lighting abilities after a certain point of time. My LFS told me that my caulerpa is not growing in my refugium because I need to replace my bulb even though the light is still working? is this true? Thanks
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    help keeping calurpa alive please

    Hello everyone. I am having a problem keeping calurpa in my sump alive. I have tested my water time and time again and the results are all in good ranges. I use to grow calurpa in the sump for the first 2 years and it grew like wildfire. Ever since i had a problem and my heater broke without me...
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    need help with my calurpa

    Hello everyone. I am having a problem keeping calurpa in my sump alive. I have tested my water time and time again and the results are all in good ranges. I use to grow calurpa in the sump for the first 2 years and it grew like wildfire. Ever since i had a problem and my heater broke without me...
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    Acropora Coral Question?

    This is probably gonna be voted the worst question in this message boards but I need tro know!!! I just introduced 2 Acropora Corals into my tank and they came to me attached to these Plugs that are used to Propagate them. Do these Plugs need to be removed or do I just leave them attached and...
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    Should I change from Biological filtration to Mechanical??

    Its been about 13 months that I have been running a 250 gallon Reef Room Divider Tank. The tank is viewable from the front and the back. The only problem I am having is alot of particulate matter floating in the water. I see alot of large tanks that have CRYSTAL CLEAR WATER!!! I WOULD LOVE...
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    What type of lighting should I get?

    I have a 250 Gallon Room Divider Tank. Right Now I Have the Orbit 60" Power Compact & I also have a Coralife 48" Power Compact under the Hood. I recently started having problems with the Coralife Compact so I was Wondering, Should I invest on another Power Compact or should I just Scrap my...
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    Help with my tank issue!!!

    Hello All: I Am Having A Problem With My Fish Tank Salesman. On My 275 Gallon Flat Back Hex Room Divider. The Back Part Of My Tank That Is The Longest Span Of The Tank, I Have Been Noticing Alot Of Horizontal Slits. These Slits Look Like Small Voids Inside The Acrylic??? When I Mean Alot I Mean...
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    Help With My Tank Issue!!

    Ok I will move it to equipment board
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    Here are some photos of my 300 room divider

    Hello Everyone. And also I want to say a special hello for Acrylic51.. Here are some photos of my approx. 300 gallon Flat back hex room divider. Any info on improving this would be greatly appreciated. I am having problems with water clarity. My powerheads are shooting bubbles in my tank with...
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    Help with Water Clarity

    Hello: I was wondering if anyone has any info in helping me with the clarity of my tank. I have a 275 Gallon Flat Back Hex ROOM DIVIDER. The tank is viewable from 2 rooms and I am having a problem with the water. I see other fish tanks that are CRYSTAL CLEAR. For some unknown reason my tank has...
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    Help... Powerhead Issues!!!!

    Hello everyone: I need some help on why my power heads are blowing air bubbles in my tank?? Tank info is as follows: 250 gallon Flat Back Hex Room Divider. I have 2 aquaclear powerheads used in my tank for water movement. They are both FULLY SUBMERGED and have no tubbing connected to the...
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    powerhead issues

    Hello everyone: I need some help on why my power heads are blowing air bubbles in my tank?? Tank info is as follows: 250 gallon Flat Back Hex Room Divider. I have 2 aquaclear powerheads used in my tank for water movement. They are both FULLY SUBMERGED and have no tubbing connected to the...
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    Need Help To Identify Something In My Tank!!

    HELLO ALL: I HAVE A 300 GALLON FLAT BACK HEX ROOM DIVIDER REEF TANK AND I HAVE NOTICED SOMETHING STRANGE GROWING IN THERE. ON THE FIJI LIVE ROOK THERE APPEARS TO BE A ROUND DARKISH PEARL LIKE GROWTH FORMING ON THE ROCK. THERE APPEARS TO BE AROUND 4 SUCH GROWTHS AND I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT THEY ARE...
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