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  1. shaido

    power head question

    I was thinking of getting a wet dry filter or a cfs.ive read they are better than cannister.I like the idea of not having power heads in the tank.hmm let me check that out...
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    aqua medic marine 1000 cfs

    I am wondering what you guys think of this product for a 180 gall fish only system with live rock.I am wondering if it is a great product and if theres anything else i would need to go with it?
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    power head question

    fowlr tank 180 gallons water movement- I would like to know is should i get a maxi jet power head for this size tank for water flo or go with something else? should i get 2 maxi jets rated for less and place them at opposite sides of the tank.would i benefit from a wave maker or would that be a...
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    equipment needed for 180-230 gallon tank

    200 gallon tank fish only with live rock and sand What i would like to know is what is an above average or best wet dry filter for a tank this size and do i need more than one is there a better option than a wet dry? what are good brand names? what is best skimmer for this set up if i am correct...
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    Acrylic vs Glass the facts

    I guess ill have to figure out which tank to pick based on what info i have.the contiousous marine aquarist says to go with an acrylic tank for thermal,strength,and becuase it holds value.the lfs seems like a good store the stock look good and he swears by glass.I guess ill juast have to think...
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    acrylic vs glass lfs says acrylic scratches bad?

    150-220 gallon tank.
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    acrylic vs glass lfs says acrylic scratches bad?

    I just read i should go with an acrylic tank but the lfs guy sells only glass tanks he says acryllic tanks scratch bad and arent worth it.He could be just trying to sell me a tank from his inventory but he also offered to order me whatever i want.I was wondering if you guys have any info to...
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    best books and magazines for aquarist

    please let me know what books and magazines are good for aquarists.
  9. shaido

    what do i need to start a tank?

    I need help choosing filtration i currently have either a 46-55 gallon tank i bought used but im getting a 120-180 gallon tank shortly.I want to get the best setup i can for my tank i.e. the best equipment. All of these filter options confuse me. I want a filter that allows me to do less work...
  10. shaido

    reef tank 125-180 gallon a couple questions

    How much does it impact your electric bill and what could someone do to lower the impact on your electric bill i.e equipment or something else? The second question is pumps skimmers filters etc what is the total estimated cost for all of the devices im gonna need for an aquarium 125-180 gallons...
  11. shaido

    My first tank! Please take time to post :)

    Hello everyone, I just bought a used 46-55 gallon glass tank with stand from the flea market for 40 dollars and to my surprise not a single leak.My goal is to have a saltwater tank with live rocks and plants and fish. My first question is how do i prepare the tank before i put in live rock and...
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