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  1. parker420

    In Kentucky, want a deal?

    I'm upgrading from my 75G to a 180G. I will be selling my 75G (drilled) tank & stand, along with my Aqua Illumination Vega (2) LED's with suspension hardware. I'm near Lexington KY, email me if you would like further info. nz4z@arrl.net
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    Lighting question

    I am upgrading from a 75g to a 180g. I have 2 AI Vega LED lights now, and will need a 3rd for the larger tank. What to do? Purchase another vega? Do their upgrade kit to the new AI Fifty Two's? (300.00 for each kit.....then 600.00 for a 3rd) Or something all together diff? I'll be doing non...
  3. parker420

    Sump Question / and LED

    My LFS owner, who has been at this for 30+ years just suggested to go with the HOB Reef Octopus BH2000 PS, and the Aquaclear 110 HOB for my 75G SW coral/fish tank (non-drilled) I think mainly I showed concern of a overflow issue and coming home to find the floor full of water. Thoughts? As for...
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    My 75G update

    I have finally figured out a direction with my 75G SWT. AI Vega LED's x 2 Plus controller Trigger Ruby 30 Sump Vertex Omega 150 Skimmer (Still on the fence with this one....Maybe Reef Octopus) Waveline DC 6000 Pump What do ya think? Thanks! Steve in KY
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    Sump Question

    I bought a 75G SWT non-drilled (wish I had done more homework) I was sold a Fluval 406 canister filter with the setup. Have since bought a AquaClear 110 HOB at the advice of someone else (not opened yet)......BUT.....the majority of people say sump....sump....sump! Sooooooooooo...... I'm looking...
  6. parker420

    Well Crud! (Lighting)

    Well.....still trying to learn this SWFT stuff. I thought I was doing good by ordering the AquaticLife 48 4 lamp HO Lunar LED light. Now I was told that if I plan on Hard Coral I need the Metal Halide (however it's spelled) lights, and should have gotten the one with those in it. Sooooo 350.00...
  7. parker420

    My 75 Gal Tank Update.....with a couple of questins

    Quote: Originally Posted by sweatervest13 Half an hour is fine. My LFS usually wraps the LR in wet newspaper to keep it moist during transport. If it ships, then you need to cure it. OK....that brings up another question. My lfs wanted to wrap the lr I purchased in newspaper.....I was told...
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    My 75 Gal Tank Update.....with a couple of questins

    Hi....I'm the guy who had some extra cash and wanted to try his hand at his 1st EVER tank! A 75G Saltwater fish/coral tank at that! Crazy huh? So.....I went about things wrong (according to most) I bought a 75G non-drilled tank.....and bought a Fluval 406 canister. Ok....well, I now have on...
  9. parker420

    Picking your brain here

    OK.....I have spoke to a couple of you, and you know who you are........Thanks! Now, Here's my question............. You have a 75 Gallon non-drilled Tank......for sure not doing a sump.....You're going to do fish and coral......now.... What equipment are you going to use? Thanks! Steve
  10. parker420

    Help needed!

    OK....I have actually spoken to a couple of you on the phone....GREAT advice, (Seth & Debbie) I appreciate it. I'm now hooked up with a guy who says this, along with a couple other locals. A pet store sold me the Fluval 406 canister filter for my 75g SWT (Fish & Coral). I was told that this is...
  11. parker420

    Ugh! What to do? Filter/Skimmer/light question

    Also...............What is a good HOB filter for my tank??? Steve
  12. parker420

    Ugh! What to do? Filter/Skimmer/light question

    OK....I have actually spoken to a couple of you on the phone....GREAT advice, I appreciate it. I'm now hooked up with a guy who says this, along with a couple other locals. A pet store sold me the Fluval 406 canister filter for my 75g SWT (Fish & Coral). I was told that this is mainly a fresh...
  13. parker420

    Equipment suggestions needed

    I'm setting up my 1st tank......75g......using the Fluval 406 filter. I bought the SeaClone 100 skimmer, but was told it was junk. I haven't opened it, so i'm planning on returning it. I'm now looking at the Coral Vue AC20284 Octopus .....thoughts? Other suggestions? Now....for a Power...
  14. parker420

    WOW......Overwhelmed Here!

    I'm 46 years old, retired, and ready to enjoy some saltwater fish! So.....I purchased a 75 gallon tank, Fluval 406, Sea Clone 100 skimmer, live sand, and needed salt. Well, I flubbed up on the first go, I added sand 1st, then water, no prime.....you get the picture. I then found a small pet...
  15. parker420

    Newbie needs help!

    Hello....I'm Steve, and live in Lawrenceburg KY (Lexington - Louisville Area) I am a newly retired Police Officer looking to tackle my first Salt water tank. I've only had a small fresh water tank before, and that was years ago. I went to a pet store over in Clarksville IN, Green Tree I think it...
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