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  1. chefben

    Green Water?

    Hey guys. I have started noticing that my water has a green tint to it when I look at it from the side. Is this a problem and if so what can be done to help it? I would assume it should be crystal clear. But then again the ocean has a tint to it. Help me out! Thanks!!! -ben
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    Fragging a colt coral!

    Hey I have heard it is simple to frag a colt. Could someone shead some light on the steps I should take. Mine is growing huge! Thanks for the help! -ben
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    Central Florida Trades!!!

    Hey everyone. I'm looking for some locals to trade. I have a huge colt looking to frag. Looking for some frogspawn. Anyone got anything interesting to trade? Thanks! -ben
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    Help! Christmas tree not so festive!

    hey My christmas tree has started to turn white on the rock. All the colored trees still come out. Just there is some white spots appearing on the rock itself. Anyone know what is causing this and how I can help it? Thanks for your help!!! -ben
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    Anyone heard of the Freedom Filter?

    My local LFS said it would be a great alternative to drilling my new 150g. Says it is an all in one hang on filter. Skimmer, overflow, powerhead, and all is all one hang-in box. I was wondering if anyone had any luck with them and where I might be able to find one for a good price? Thanks for...
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    Little help here!

    Hey I am picking up a 150 next week. It isn't drilled and I was wondering how is the best way to get it drilled. I'm in orlando, is there anyone here that can do it? Also what are other options for keeping a fish/reef tank. I want it to look clean and uncluttered. Thanks for your help! Looking...
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    [B]Tank Drilling?[/B]

    Hey I am picking up a 150 next week. It isn't drilled and I was wondering how is the best way to get it drilled. I'm in orlando, is there anyone here that can do it? Also what are other options for keeping a fish/reef tank. I want it to look clean and uncluttered. Thanks for your help...
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    2nd floor weight issue?

    Hello everyone. I have a 2 story condo. I was wanting to put a 150gal on the second floor. Any one know of this would be safe? I am guessing it would weigh little over 1500 lbs or so. I live in a 3 yr old condo in orlando fl. So I'm also wondering is hurricane codes might work in my...
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    WTB 100g-150g Complete set up in florida!

    I have had my 55 gal set up for almost 2 years and now I am ready to move up. I am interested in getting a 100gal up to a 150gal complete set-up. Please let me know how much you would let your setup go for! Thanks. Look forward to hearing from someone soon!!! -ben
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    SWF.com Email?

    Hey guys I have noticed I haven't recieved a "specials" email in a long time. I am fairly new to the site only about 6 months. I did recieve on long time ago. How often does the sight run specials? Getting anxious! Thanks!!! -ben
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    Pics of my 30g> comments please!

    Ok I haven't seen many tanks here with black sand. Here are a few pics of mine! Let me know what ya'll think!!! Thanks -ben
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    Possibly a dumb question. But we gotta know!

    Does anyone know of a digital parameters tester. I'm thinking there should be meter that can take a sample of your water and digitally tell you anything you need to know (i.e. alk, nitrites, nitrates, ammonia, Ph, mag, cal, iodine, etc.) Does such a thing exist? Even just to test the major...
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    Trading in my yellow watchman goby!!!

    Well It looks like I will be trading in my yellow watchman. My Good LFS will take it in trade for a good sand sifting goby. I have just one question though? How do I catch the little booger? He is quick darting in and out of my live rock. He won't be cornered either. Hmmmm? And ideas...
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    Sea Caterpillar?!

    Today I noticed this odd character. I tried to get a pic of it with my digi cam. Couldn't get it to show up. Heres the best pic I could get. the thing is in the lower left. It looks like a white caterpillar of sorts. Its furry like and about an inch long. It is crawing across the sand...
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    Sandsifting Goby???

    I am looking for a good looking sandsifting goby. I was sold a yellow watchman and come to find out he doesn't do sand. I am wanting to go out and get another goby but I also want to be informed as to what my options are. If anyone knows what kind of gobies would be sand sifters and maybe...
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    Gotta lazy Yellow Watchman Goby!

    Now when will this little guy get to work? I got him yesterday. He is eating the frozen Marine Cuisine that everyone else eats. But he hasn't even tasted the sand. He isn't swimming much unless he's eating. How long does this guy lay around. Is he nocturnal? He needs to get busy, he's on...
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    Very difficult algea!

    I have this green algea on my glass. It won't come off with my magnet. I have tried to use a brillo type pad. That helped alittle but looks to have scratched my glass. Any suggestions? What may be causing this annoying algea growth? Thanks for your help!!! -ben
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    Chiller DIY question

    Hey I had this though the other day. Is it possible to use a metal tubing coil and a small ice chest as a make shift chiller. My heat here in Florida spikes for 3 months during the summer. The season is coming up. Just looking for some budget ideas. Any input? -ben
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    Guess what I saw???

    Was watching animal planet the other day and they were showing the worlds loudest animals. The showed a whale, a monkey, and others. I was trying to guess the loudest in the world over the commercial break. And then they showed it. PISTOL SHRIMP!!! Who would have thunk it!!! It showed it...
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    Newbie Question!

    I am new to this site and I am having a lot of issues with old post still remaining to confuse everyone. Especially the ones in the classifieds. The past forums I have been members on would lock or even close posts that have been out dated. Does anyone else have this problem? Is there a way...
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