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  1. cdnmedic

    125G FOWLR into REEF!!!

    Yeah right now i've got 2 Ehiem canister filters but will be going with sump and fuge. Will post pics as I go
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    125G FOWLR into REEF!!!

    I've had a FOWLR setup for about 5 years now. I just bought a house and finnally have my aquarium set up like i've been dreaming about. I have installed it into my wall. (pictures will follow) I have decided to get a reef going. I thought i'd share the transformation with all of you and...
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    New to reef. Need info

    SOrry using Carib Sea salt mix.
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    New to reef. Need info

    thanks for the help. "All Parameter" meaning Salinity, pH, Nitrates, Phosphates... All are good and have been for a while. I know lighting need to be upgraded and I was going the metal Halide way. PH should be fine, they are brand new and pretty big can't remember GPH at the moment but they...
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    Vlamingi

    hey I brought a Vlamingi tang home about 1 1/2 month ago. He is eating ALOT! always looking for more. He is actually not letting other fish in the tank eat. I feed him about 4x per day. Mix of dried pellets. seaweed and mysis. I have to feed him alot then try and give extra for my clowns...
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    New to reef. Need info

    Hey folks, I need some help. I have had a FOWLR setup for about 5 yrs now and think I am pretty good with that. Still learning but doing good. I am thinking of getting into Reef setup and doing research before hand. Any help would be appreciated. I guess specifics first. 125G tank with 4 t8...
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    Fish list question

    The powder blue was my first choice as far as the tang goes but I have been researching and found that they are particularly prone to ich and harder to keep than a Naso. Any particular reason for not having a naso? other than size?
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    Fish list question

    I have a 125G FOWLR at the moment, it has been up and running for approx 4months now. I just moved and had it for 4 yrs before. I am thinking of making the jump to a reef setup. I am new to this type of setup and am researching before I start. I know my lighting will need to be upgraded and...
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    Banner fish problem!

    thanx for the input. I appreciate it. I think I will be taking out the damsel, if I can catch him, the idea was to keep him since he was actually a good looking damsel (ellen's damsel) But there is no need for him now, just wanted to test my water parameters before getting more livestock. I...
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    Banner fish problem!

    Unfortunately the fish has died. It's back fin was gone. The rest was fine, the only other thing I could see wrong with it was the discoloration of the stripes. Could any other thing as far as water parameters have caused this? I dont want to get more fish and have them die for nothing...
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    Banner fish problem!

    I'm trying to move the LR around tonight, hopefully the "territotial" instincts of the damsel will be diminished, but any other ideas if this doesnt work?
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    Banner fish problem!

    I just got a black and white banner fish about 1 week ago and it has been eating fine. In the last few days I have seen that his fin, only his "rear" fin looks like it is disintagrated. There is almost nothing left, I have been on here for the last hour or so to try and figure this out. All...
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    NEED INPUT new to reefs

    thanx folks, I am planning on using actinics with MH setup. The DIY method. have a pretty good idea on how to set it up so i'll keep you posted
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    NEED INPUT new to reefs

    I'm looking to jump from FOWLR to a reef setup. I am doing some research first to see if it is something I want to do. Any input from you would help a bunch! I have a 125G with no fish in yet, just moved it. Cycle is done and pretty much have an idea for lighting just need help with... 1...
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    Moved 125G FOWLR

    Hey folks, I havent been here in a while, had to even get a new name, didnt remember the last one. Real quick background about me. I have had my 125 G FOWLR tank for about 5 yrs now, moved from my parents place and bought a house so gave away all my fish as I knew I wouldnt be taking care of...
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