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  1. jeff s

    Tank Leaking/Switch To New

    Yes, but then they could only give me store credit for the returning of the leaking tank. At least this way it will all be done with in one day. Thanks
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    Tank Leaking/Switch To New

    This past weekend I notices my 15 month old Oceanic tank started a very slow leak. I spoke to the dealer who I purchased it from and they are ordering a new one for replacement under warranty. That is the good news. The bad news is the dealer is 2.5 hours away from me and I have to return the...
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    Algae, At witts end

    Also, all water changes and top offs use RO/DI water.
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    Algae, At witts end

    Tank is nearly one year old, for the past 6 months I have been battling hair algae. I trim it and it seems to reapear in no time. I also get a dusting of powder green on the glass every day. My tank conditions are the following: Water Temp: 78-80 degrees PH: 8.3 Nitrates: approx. 5 Phosphate: 0...
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    Suitable Macro Algae In Refugium

    Intending on starting a refugium for my 65 gallon reef tank. A LFS has several types of macro available. They are; agar seaweed, red gracilaria, green gracilaria, and sea lettuce. Could anyone inform me which of these would be most appropriate for a refugium as far as nitrate reduction and ease...
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    Baffles in a "Rubbermaid" sump?

    I am in the process of building a DIY Sump using a "Rubbermaid" container. The container is very rigid compared to most rubbermaid type containers. Does anyone have any ideas how to install acrylic baffles on the inside. I imagine this will be difficult due to the irregular shape of the ********...
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    Any info on Plate Coral?

    Can anyone give me info on Plate Coral Long Tenacle (Hilofungia Actiniformis? Any info on lighting, difficulty of keeping, or feeding requirements would help thanks.
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    good return pump?

    Can someone recomend a good return pump for my 65 gallon tank. My sump is in the basement so I have 9' of rise with (2) ninety degree elbows and one check valve to increase the head. What brand and model pump would people recomend? Thanks.
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    anybody from NE Pa?

    I have a 65 gallon tank that was set up in December. I bought my equipment from The Fish Place in Lancaster, and I have been buying livestock from Ron's Saltwater Heaven outside of Williamsport. Ron's seems to have a real nice selection of fish and corals. It is a bit pricy but nice. How about...
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    anybody from NE Pa?

    I live in Kingston, just starting my tank so I do not have any frag's, however, I plan to add corals in a couple months and would trade them after that.
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    Future Lighting Upgrade

    Can you advise me on a wise choice to upgrade my lights? I currently have a 65 gallon FOWLR and (2) 55 watt comp. flo. In the future I would like to venture into corals. My tank width is 36", could you recomend some lighting options?
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    Protein Skimmer Problem

    Tank is a 65 gallon set up about 5 weeks ago and cycle completed. Rio 2100 is submerged in sump and piped with flex hose to skimmer. Skimmer was installed 5 weeks ago also. Tank contents are; live sand, live rock, 2 percs, 2 banghi cardinals, royal gramma, and various inverts. Thanks
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    Protein Skimmer Problem

    Hello, I have a Red Sea Berlin Classic protein skimmer which has water pumped to it from my sump with a Rio 2100 pump. No matter how I adjust the air control it does not seem to produce much frothy foam. Could my problem be the Rio Pump is not pumping a sufficient amount of water to the skimmer...
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