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  1. briand7878

    New random frag shots

    I got some new frags the other day. Hope they turned out ok. Can someone tell me why when I click the IMG for forums in photobucket why the pics dont show up. http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h130/BRIAND7878/DSC_0994.jpg http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h130/BRIAND7878/DSC_1011.jpg...
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    Finally back, 125 completed build.

    I have finally come back to saltwater after a couple of years away. I decided to build my own stand and my own led lights. I have a few tweaks left but here is what I have done so far. I drilled it and added a glass holes over flow, and did my own boot leg plumbing. The tank, sand, and...
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    What overflow pump do I need? I cant remember.

    I have an overflow on the back of my tank with the u tubes. Im overseas right now and its giving my girlfriend fits when she forgets to top it off. The water in the u tube breaks suction and stops flowing. I know there is a pump that will create the suction that goes into the u tube to keep...
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    Skimmer Help

    I bought a Vertex skimmer about a month ago and i keep having trouble. Sometimes the water level will be a little low in the bubble chamber and then a couple of hours later it will fill up the cup and be overflowing rapidly. I know the water level in the sump needs to be constant but is it...
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    Some new random shots

    I bought a few new pieces so i thought i would share some of the new as well as old. New Alveopora. These are actually green. Not a very good representation. I got these zo's a couple of days ago. They seem to be doing pretty well New Hammer This cap is old but doing really well.
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    My new 220

    Well I got my new 220 the other day and finally got all my stuff moved over. Here are a few shots of what i have so far. I made some pillars which I have always loved. Im getting some more stuff tomorrow, so ill post more then.
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    Pillar pics requested

    Hello everyone, I need some pics of your tanks with pillars. If you cant give me pics please give me ideas. I need it pretty quick because its being built in the morning. I took down my 125 and have the fish in buckets awaiting the 220. I have some of the materials already. I bought some...
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    Drilling a tank

    I need some pretty quick help. Im buying a 220 tomorrow because i have to tear my other tank down anyway. Im getting new carpet so i figured id get a bigger tank too . My question is what size bulkheads should i get. I would like to drill them at the top of the tank and would like to have 2...
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    Nikon D40 lens help

    Well i just purchased a Nikon D40 kit with a 18-55 lens. I want to be able to take some of the incredible shots i have seen, like the ones max takes. I know he uses the 105 vr macro lens. Do any of you have any other lenses that you shoot with on this camera? Do macro lenses matter or should...
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    Why am I getting diatoms? grrrrrr

    My tank has been set up for a long time. I do water changes once every three weeks. I am using r/o water and even got new filter cartridges on them. I have m/h lighting and they are on for about 8 hrs per day. I never had this problem when i had p/c lighting. My parameters are all...
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    I Broke My Over Flow So I Built My Own

    Well the title says it all. I took my overflow out last night to clean it and pushed a little to hard. I felt an instant moment of panic wandering what i would do. I didnt have the time or money to order a new one so i built two of them myself. They work great so far. I tried to break the...
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    Sps Truning White

    I need more help. I was checking out a frag of my sps today and noticed that the base of it is turning white. Like it is dying. its a 125 tank with peaceful fish. Its been running for about a year now and my parameters are good. I have had this piece for about 6 months now. What could be...
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    what is this

    Does anyone know what this white stuff is on my rocks. Its getting everywhere.
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    what is this

    Does anyone know what this white stuff is on my rocks. Its getting everywhere.
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    New Pics Of My 125

    Full tank stitch shot.
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    Alkalinity

    Im lost on this Alk test. I just bought a seachem alk test and im not sure what good numbers are. When i tested my water it took six drops of the reagent which makes my alk 3. I dont understand what dkh and meq/l are. Do both of these have to do with alk and is 3 good? Thanks
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    Brown Sps

    OK HERE ARE MY PARAMETERS PH 8.1 ALK 3 CALCIUM 400 MAG 1300 NITRITE 0 TRATE LOW Ok, I have noticed that 2 pieces of my sps are kind of brown. Their polyps still come out so i know their alive. They have been growing very slowly. I have a couple monti caps that look good and a couple monti...
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    Looking For Sps Kokomo Indiana

    Im looking for sps frags near kokomo indiana. Anyone have anylet me know.
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    Sps Help

    I have an acro that has turned from white to brown on me. i have no idea what the problem is if there is one. The tips are white like they are supposed to be and the polyps are out even in the brown areas. It seems to be growing fine. I posted a pic of what it used to looke like a couple of...
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    High Magnesium

    I tested my mag today and it was about 1320 sg at 1.025. Is this ok or is it to high?
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