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  1. mr. green

    Plastic Tote Fuge

    Question, I had acrylic cut for a sump that would include an area for my skimmer, fuge, and equipment, pumps, etc. I am now rethinking this and want to eliminate the fuge section out so I have more room for the skimmer and build a small fuge from a small plastc tote to set on top of the sump so...
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    Paint or Auto Tint?

    I want to black out the back of my 90, but would you recommend using Auto Tint as I have seen mentioned in the past, or paint it black. If you do paint it, what type of paint do you all use? Brush or spray?
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    LR Question

    All, I can get some LR at a good price (Tonga (sp?)). The only problem is that I am about 3 weeks out from having my tank set up, maybe more. My question is, could I buy this, put it in a rubber trash can with Saltwater, Heater, and a PW, and keep it for awhile? Also, would a standard bulb on...
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    Mr. Green Tank Diary (w/pics)

    Hey all, First All, Thank you all for the help up to this point. I thought I would start a Tank Diary and monitor and show my progress. This is going to be a slow one since it will take me a while to get things built (stand, sump, canopy) and put it all together. Also want to make sure that my...
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    DIY Canopy with T5 Lights

    Anyone have any pics of a custom canopy with T5 Retros? My issue is light placement allowing enough room for me to access the tank. I know they have to be close to the surface, but I am really worried how I am going to do this when building the Canopy. Any suggestions on what to do or placement...
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    Overflow & Pump Question

    All, What is the average flow from a tank with an overflow. I have an AGA and I think it usually around 600-700 gph with the Megaflow Accessory Kit or am I wrong?? As well as what is the flow, what size pump do I need for the return from the fuge? This will be an in sump type pump. The fuge...
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    T-5 Bulb Question

    All, I am going to order a Tek T-5 Retro 48" 6 54 Watt Bulbs. My choice of Manufacture is as follows: ATI (German) General Electric Giesemann (German) UV Lighting (USA) They recommend the following Combo: 1:2:3 Sun to Aquablue to Actinic/Blue Plus. Which Manufacture would you recommend and...
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    T-5 Distance Question

    I am going to put a Tek 6 bulb, 54w, 48" Retrofit in my custom canopy. Before I build the sucker, how far off the surface should these be? I plan on adding 2 fans at each end of the canopy, and then put 2 vents on the top for added heat release. The big ? is how far from tank surface for a...
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    Need some Expert Advice

    All, I need some expert advice on pumps, equipment, tank etc. Here is what I have so far:Tank-90 gallon AGA w/overflowLR-will be getting 90-100lbs live rock Sand-will be going with 3 inches of regular sand, and 1 inch of LS to top off Fuge-ordering acrylic to build my custom fuge...
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    Live Sand

    Hey all, I ordered my 90 gallon AGA w/Overflow tank today. Tank measures 48x18x24. I am looking at 90-100 lbs of live rock, but how much live sand to I put in it? I have read somewhere of using both live sand and another type of sand mixed but how much and what is the ratio. Also, how deep of a...
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    Mr. Green's Saltwater Plunge

    Hello all, I am back and ready to take the Plunge into a saltwater tank. I write this first post without one piece of equipment yet. Currently I am pricing everything and putting together my diagrams to build a stand, canopy, and fuge. I thought I would journal this (if it is OK) to update my...
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    Question on a Tank & More

    I am planning on buying an AGA Tank w/ Overflow that is 65 gallons and measures 36x18x24. My question is, will I have trouble finding a light for this tank. It seems after cruising Web Aquatics that they are common, but I want to make sure. Also, I am designing a Sump and Fuge for this, how...
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    What is your opinion on this setup

    This would be my first, but I am not ready to buy yet. I have a ton of reading and research to do before I dive into this. I want to make sure I am ready to go and have all the knowledge I can get before putting out the money. What is your opinion of this system. I guess I like it more for the...
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    Newbie, Tank Info.

    Hello All, So I decided to get into Saltwater Fish and I am just starting out. I have not purchased anything yet excpet a book to read up on the subject (The Coscientious Marine Aquarist) and doing lots of research on the web. Finding it real helpful before I start out on this great adventure...
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