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  1. ramey70

    Harley vs The Tank update

    Here's the deal. Two things bother her about the tank. One, she really loves her living room and wants to do it her way. The tank doesn't fit in her grand view of how things should be. The other thing that bothers her is that does take up a lot of my time and attention. She says we never go...
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    My fiance has given me a choice between my tank and a....

    new Harley Davidson. I love both of these things. One of the things that kept me studying in college was the thought of one day owning a Harley and a nice aquarium. She hates the aquarium and will do anything to get rid of it. So now she's given me a choice. She says if I get rid of the...
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    ? about an electronic ballast

    I just upraded my old tar and coil VHO ballast to an electronic ballast on Saturday. When I changed the ballast the tank actually looked brighter. Do electronic ballasts make your bulbs brighter? Also, my ballast is cool to the touch, would it be okay to mount it inside the stand?
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    How long can my tank go without lights?

    I'm selling my VHO lights on ---- and replacing them with MH. However, I plan to ship these lights as soon as my payment is received in which I will in turn place the order for the new lights. It will take about 3 days for the new lights to ship so would it be okay for my tank to go this long...
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    I'm selling VHO lights on Ebay, check item #2006420260 if interested

    My description on ----, I am relisting this item with no reserve. It is a Hamilton Technology 36" VHO retrofit unit. I would like to change to metal halide so these are going to go. The ballast says it can handle up to 48" lamps so with some basic electrical knowledge one could upgrade this...
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    Would 250w MH be enough for most SPS and clams?

    I have a 30g long tank. It is 18" tall and about 36" long. I currently have 2x95w VHO (Super actinic & Aquasun) and 20w NO Actinic. I would like to keep acropora SPS and colorful clams. I have a chance to upgrade to 250W metal halide for $95 if I act now. Would this lighting be okay or would...
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    Why is my emerald crab gray?

    My emerald crab was a dull green when I got him 4 months ago. Now he is crusty gray. What could be wrong?
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    So how many fish in a 30 gallon?

    I have 45lbs of lr, dsb, skilter 400. I know I can't put them in at once but how many total in the end?
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    What are these little white bugs in my filter?

    I went to change my filter media in my Skilter and there were maybe a 100 of these little white bugs in there. They had two little feeler looking things protruding from the head. My system has been up and running for about 5 months now and I've never seen these things before. They are...
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    What are the three best fish I can get for my 30gallon?

    I know they have to be small and 3 may be even too many. What are the best and most beautiful fish I can put in here? I have a green open brain, red lobophylia brain, pulsing xenia, numerous mushrooms, red chili cactus coral, cleaner shrimp, peppermint shrimp, snails and hermits. I've got a...
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    My clown has a pop eye and small white spots

    What is this? I've seen ICK in a freshwater tank and from what I remember the spots were very pronounced and close to the scales. This are almost like little bubbles and the are all over the dorsal area. The clown also has a large pop eye. I have noticed this over the past several days. The...
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    What kind of angelfish is this?

    The one on the saltwaterfish.com menu for "information for hobbyists"?
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    30gallon lighting question

    I have a fish only 30g with standard 24" hood light. I want to upgrade the lights to accomadate corals. The guy at the lfs said that 4-36" NO bulbs at 30 watts each would give me 120 watts for 4 watts per gallon. Would this be okay for corals? I've also found a deal for a 175 watt metal...
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    Does liverock need special lighting?

    I've got a fish only tank with regular flourescent bulb. If I add liverock will I need to change or upgrade lighting?
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