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  1. hammerhed7

    Giant Hawkfish experience anyone?

    Hello all, I have been out of the loop for awhile and I hope everyone is doing well. I am seeking any input anyone has with giant hawkfish, I was at my LFS today and they have a huge giant hawk that came in. I was able to negotiate a screaming deal on it. The fish was brought in by someone, and...
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    Spare 110, What would you do?

    It's been a while since I have posted, been busy. Any way in the fall I picked up an oceanic 110 tall reef ready tank 48X18X30 even though the last thing I need is another tank. I intended to transfer my 46 gal reef into this tank, but after pricing lighting, skimmer etc, and then battling a 4...
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    Help needed from the T5 experts

    I have a nova pro 6X39 watt on my 46 reef. I am still running the bulbs it came with (3 10,000 K, and 3 Actinic). The bulbs are about 14 months old, and I am looking into replacing them. I was looking for suggestions as to which brand/temp bulbs to get. Thanks, Jim
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    Retro VHO question

    I am looking to replace the stock lighting on my 220 fish only tank, and i am considering doing a retrofit VHO with an ice cap 660 ballast. I am looking for suggestions and pics on mounting etc. Also I know ice cap says 2-6' bulbs is the max on this ballast, I know alot of people that drive 3...
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    Pain In The Wrasse.... Had Enough

    Last night was the final straw for my paddlefin wrasse (thalassoma lucasanum), which is supposed to be among the more docile of the thalassoma's. I have had this fish for nearly 2 years, and it has been a pain for the last six months after it reached full adult size. It was by far the fastest...
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    New Scorpion Fish

    Just added 2 new scorpion fish to my DT, they are settling in. I will post some pics shortly. Stay Tuned
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    QT tank filter ?

    I don't know where to post this with all the new categories so I will stick with my aggressive friends. I am in the process of getting a new QT tank, and I will be using an old emporer 280 biowheel as the filter. I have heard people say the just toss the biowheel into the sump of their DT, and...
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    Titanium Heater Question

    Anyone using titanium heaters? I am looking into buying one, just wanted to get opinions on which one to get. I need a larger one as the tank is 220 gal. Thanks Jim
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    Pick the stock list for my "Nano Aggressive"

    I have had an idea for a while of doing a "Nano Aggressive" tank, not really a nano it's a 75 gallon but I would be adding smaller aggressive fish such as Maroon Clown Bluespot Puffer Dwarf Lion Flame Angel Etc. Anyone have a tank like this? Any other ideas? I am also considering doing a species...
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    Coral Life 220 Super Skimmer/ Chicago Area

    I have a used Coral life super skimmer model 220 for sale. It has been used for about 6 months, and is in good shape. It works well, I am selling due to upgrading to a larger skimmer. The only thing it may need is a new rubber o ring where the collection cup meets the body( about a dollar at the...
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    Octopus NW200 Skimmer Footprint?

    Anyone know off hand the correct footprint for an Octopus NW200 footprint? Of the 2 sites I have located that sell these, they list different footprint sizes. I believe on site states 11.5"X15", the other site gives 12X13.5. I have an Allglass megaflow #4 sump, I have 13.25X13.25 in the skimmer...
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    Which Refractometer?

    I am looking to get a refractometer, and was wondering if anyone is using the doctors brand, or could make a suggestion on a good one at a reasonable price. Thanks
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    ? How to frag zoos

    I just bought a rock that has about 5-6 frilly mushrooms, and noticed a zoo on the rock after I placed it in the tank, on the underside of the rock there are about 20 zoo polyps. How do I remove these, as they will not survive on the bottom of the rock, and how do you attach them to a new rock...
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    Just hooked up my Nova Etreme Pro T5

    Just got my 36" Nova Extreme Pro T5 6x39. I have to say I am impressed with this fixture. It is incredibly bright, and the fans are very quiet. That being said, the first thing I noticed was the "individual reflector", which is actually a single reflector with ribs bent in it to surround each...
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    ? Octopus Skimmer

    I was recently looking for a new skimmer for my fish only tank, and was trying to decide between the ASM G3, and the Octo NW200, I have heard good things about the Octo, and thought I decided to buy one, then I heard Octo recently changed the pumps they were using with a lower quality pump. My...
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    Wire mod for CSS 220?

    Anyone have any information on a wire or fishing line mod for the css 220 needlewheel? I have heard that winding fishing line around the impeller will increase performance. Anyone done it?
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    Anyone using a 36" Nova extreme T5?

    Was just wondering if this is a decent fixture, if you are using one how do you like it? what do you keep? I am looking at it for my reef, soft corals, and a frogspawn. Thanks
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    Anyone vaccum the sand in your F/O?

    Just wanted to get everyone's opinion on vaccuming your substrate. Do you do it? and if so how often, or if not why not. I will start, I have a 220 aggressive tank, I usually vaccum the once a month, but only 1/2 of the tank at a time, and I don't dig deep into it, just hit the top inch or so...
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    Pick the new lights for my reef

    I am looking for a new light fixture for my 46 bowfront reef, I am looking at T5's. I keep softies, and a frog spawn that are currently under PC lights. I havent reallt considered halides due to heat, and they would probably be overkill for what I have. Would a Nova 156 watt work? maybe a...
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    Is the Octopus really better than ASM?

    I am looking into getting a new skimmer for my 220 f/o I was set on the ASM G3, but I have been hearing good things about the Octopu needle wheel skimmers. The Octo 200 runs about $40 cheaper, but that is not as significant to me as the performance? any opinions? anoyone running an octo? Thanks
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