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  1. tx_mermaid

    What question are you getting tired of seeing that is asked and answered frequently

    You know what I am tired of seeing?? YOU LONG TIME MEMBERS SO BE RUDE As a newbie, I have found this site full of aragant hobbyist, not all... but there is a large handful. This post in the "newbie" form is a perfect example :mad: instead of flaming the new members for asking honest questions...
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    All Corals doing fine except..Finger Leather

    [hr] All my corals are doing well even have new ones growing. My corals are fairly new to my tank. All levels are good. I bought my corals from a guy that was shuting his tank down. All where attached to thier rock. and in good condition. But now my new finger coral has started to shrink 1 day...
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    All Corals doing fine except..Finger Leather

    All my corals are doing well even have new ones growing. My corals are fairly n new to my tank. All levels are good. I bought my corals from a guy that was shuting his tank down. All where attached to thier rock. But my new finger coral it looked great when I bought it, it has started to...
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    what does ETH stand for??

    thanks for the info. :happyfish
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    what does ETH stand for??

    What kind of heater can I use with my canister filter? I read something about a ETH..... whats that? I liked the idea about it being used on the filter and not in the tank.
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    Update on my crappy filter

    Its history! well after I get my new Fluval 404 I ordered on-line and it should be here in a few days. Paid 130 for it.... did I do good? ((btw the same place I ordered it from *cough*----* had my skillter for sale for like 19.00 and bought the damn thing for 80.00 from my LFS ))...
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    MI was told in another thread that my filter/skimmer was "crap"

    I found it at ***** of all places *note to self cancel order*
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    MI was told in another thread that my filter/skimmer was "crap"

    Well I went to Barnes&Nobel to buy the book and they didnt have it :notsure: so I ordered it Cant wait till its here! Splashes everyone for the great advice~~~~~~~~~~~
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    MI was told in another thread that my filter/skimmer was "crap"

    No biggy Joncat I was just fustrated as being a 'newbie' and wanting to set-up my tank right. and I wanted to hear from you all what works. Big thanks to you all for your input I am going to research this more I am getting a RO/DI this week. ANd yes the LFS forgot to tell me that! so now my...
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    Can someone please tell me what DI is

    Originally Posted by mandarin w To fill your tank, get a few new (clean) trash cans, or rubbermaid totes. You are going to start filling these up a few days before you want to fill your tank. Fill the cans/totes with your RO/DI water, have a heater and a power head in there, After the totes...
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    MI was told in another thread that my filter/skimmer was "crap"

    I have a 55 g and its in its 4th week, I invested $ in my coral life lighting system and my LR and LC , plus I am having a RO/DI installed this week. (wishI knew about that before) I dont mind spending moneyt on something thats going to be good and help my underwater world. What I dont want to...
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    Can someone please tell me what DI is

    ~Splashes and Big thanks!
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    Anyone know about a Skilter 400 and I need a few more ansewers

    Originally Posted by acrylic51 I've seen the skilter in use, and IMHO you'd be better served investing in something alittle better. PLease do tell... what would be a better investment
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    Anyone know about a Skilter 400 and I need a few more ansewers

    Originally Posted by joncat24 I personally have never had a skilter, but all I have read about them is that they are pretty much worthless. A coralife ss65 would work great on that size tank...IMO Great thanks for the info. what would in your opion be a un-worthless filter :help:
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    clean up for diatoms

    I hear you about that damn brown stuff :mad: My tank is 4 weeks old and I have it too. I wish I knew to use RO water! I will from now on.. I havent vacumed but I have taken a turkey baster and "blown" some off No idea ifs thats good or bad
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    Anyone know about a Skilter 400 and I need a few more ansewers

    I have a Skiller 400 which says its a protein skimmer and aerating power filter in one What do you think My 55 g tank with live rock is 4 weeks old and every time a adjust the vaule to let air in the skimmer.. it makes tiny bubbles which I have read are bad. I also have read that it might take...
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    Can someone please tell me what DI is

    I am getting ready to get a RO system and what to make sure I get the right one
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    Can someone please tell me what DI is

    I know what RO stands for but what is DI ??
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    qt setup question

    IMO I still wouldnt use that tank for a OT tank After all the OT tank is too important to take chances BTW thats a scary picture do you brush its teeth
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