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    Finnex T-5

    has anyone used these. i was looking at the 6 bulb - 24 inch. on a 29 gallon tank. i believe this will allow me to keep almost anything. but i dont think that these have individual reflectors. can someone please help me decide thanks rob
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    29g Skimmer Recomendations

    i am now skimmer shopping for my 29g SPS tank. I have narrowed it down to ASM Baby G ASM G-1 SuperSkimmer 65 Euro Reef RS-80 i know some people have to have experiance with these skimmers. After narrowing it down to this i am completely stuck. what would u choose? Rob
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    Drains to Sump are making so many Bubbles!

    The topic says it all. I seems like the drains are pulling alot of air down with them and it bubbles under water. The bubbles hit each other and become micro bubbles and are all in the DT. Will a Sock on each drain fix the problem? Thanks in Advance Rob
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    ASM Baby G skimmer

    Does anyone have experiance with this skimmer and do they like it? If so please tell me what type of system you run it on thanks Rob
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    HELP! Bulkheads Leaking

    I just put this tank together and brought it outside to do a freswater test and leak test. I found out that all, and i mean all six of my bulheads are leaking. Can i put silicone around the inside lip to stop this. Its not a large leak just a drip a second or so. Any help is appreciated...
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    Moving Tank need Help

    so i am getting ready to move my 29 into another 29g for a dedicated zoo tank. i was wondering if i used all of the origional live rock, but used new arag-alive sand, if there would be a cycle. i will also use about a gallon of the origional water. any help will b appreciated. thanks rob
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    Sorry for anothr LR? But........

    If a tanks subtrate is slowly leaking phosohates into the water, will pourous LR absorb it. And if this rock is used in a different tank, will the rock also leech phosphaters into the water?
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    LR questions

    I set up a tank a while ago using coquina sand which has now started leaking phosphates into the water. if i set up a new tank with the same live rock but different sand, will the LR leech phosphates into the new tank? so i guess my ? is because the LR is so pourous has it absorbed the...
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    Phosban Reactor? Do they work?

    The title says it all. Do they help alot. I was lookingat the two litlle fishes Phos reactor and seems like a good product. anyone have experiance with them? R they for reducing nuciense algae? Thanks Rob
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    I drilled my tank!!!!! im excited

    So i finally did it. i drilled my 20L future SPS nano. 6 holes to be exact. cost me about 25 dollars for all three holes, and the LFS wanted 12 per hole with no gaurantee about cracking it. Specs 20L Display 2- 1" Drains 1- 3/4" return by QO 3000 1- 1" CL Drain 2- 3/4" return Split by SQWD...
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    Nano Calcum Reactor

    Is there a company who make a complete nano cal. reactor. i am in the process of setting my nano SPS tank up but have yet to find one that is made for a nano. If you know of any could you please suggest the brand. Thankx
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    Quiet One on CL

    I am using a QO 2200 for a CL pump running externally and was wondering how to prime the thing. I will have (1) 1" intake and (2) 3/4" returns. If i completely submerge the drains and returns, and blow water into it would it prime it?
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    Blue Acrylic

    i am building some overflows for my 20l and was wondering where on the net i could get blue or black acrylic? I thought about clear but it would just get nasty and i think a color would look better. Ive checked at Lowes, Home Depot, so could someone please point me in the right direction...
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    SIGN GUY or ACRYLIC

    I am so confused......a 1" drain with a bulkhead, what size hole do i drill? i have gotten mixed answers and figured u guys would know. Thanks Rob
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    Reef tank bulkhead ?

    Just a quick question, if i want a 1" drain to the sump, do i drill a 1" hole. or do i drill a 1 3/4" inch hole. In the MD mag it says size: 1" hole size: 1 3/4" what does this mean. I drill a 1" hole and the bulkhead mesures 1 3/4"? or drill a 1 3/4 inch hole and the bulkhead is 1". Hope this...
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    Bulkhead Help ASAP Please

    Ok i am setting up a 20 long display and literally just started drilling holes when i looked at the place where im buying the bulkheads magazine. If i want a 1" drain to the sump, do i drill a 1" hole? or do i drill a 1 3/4" inch hole. In the mag it says size: 1" hole size: 1 3/4" what does...
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    Six Holes in a 20l

    I am doing a 20l BB with 20l sump and CL. Would 6 holes being drilled in a 20 be too much for the tank? Sump -2 Intakes -1 Return CL -1 Intake -2 Returns Also if i did both of these, would it be possible to do a BB. Thanks for the info. Rob
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    He thinks he a Clown

    My Lawnmower Blenny in a elephant ear mushroom. Thought this picture was so funny.
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    he thinks hes a clown fish

    LMB in my Elephant Ear mushroom. i thought this picture was funny.
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    250w HQI on 20 gallon tank too much?

    Would this be too much light. I am setting up a 20 long SPS tank with a 20 long as a sump. Would the Reefstar HQI 250 Watt System be too much for even Acros. and Montis.? Temp Will not be a problem as i am making a tall Canopy with an open back and a clip on fan. Just asking for your...
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