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  1. dameindistress

    Wet/Dry Filter for 55 gal Tank

    This is an unknown brand of w/d filter. My brother gave a complete 55 gal set-up one yr for my intro to SaltWater. I haven't been the same since! Aside from that I need to get this outta here. I'm not sure if it can work on a larger system or not- You fish scholars out there would know. It...
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    Cow Fish Died- What to do w/tank???

    The other night, I moved my fish from the main tank to a smaller tank when my light system fried. It smelled something terrible- so I was concerned that this may have leached into the water. Well the little shaver did not look too swift- so I popped him into a tank all by himself. This morning-...
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    Powder Blue Has Powder White

    My powder blue tang is sporting a fine dusting on his upper and frontal 1/4 of his head. It looks like a fine dusting of powder. There are no open sores to suggest he is rubbing himelf d/t itching. Now it looks like it had spread to one of the damsels in the tank. What is it? How do I get...
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    Sea Squirts- AnyOne Ever Have some?

    I had occasion to purchase some sea squirts. They seem to be doing fine in my reef aquaruim. No- one is picking on them. In fact one is pumpimg. I just want to know if anyone had had expience with them? What is their nature, diet, etc.., Can someone steer me to sny readings? ThANKS
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    Timers for lights

    I seem to be making some companies rich by purchasing programable timers for my lighting. The timers have dual outlets on them- I use one for the MH and then the other one for the T5's & fans. I try to purchase the MOST heavy duty I can but at the most they last 3 wks. Am I doing something...
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    F/S Penguin Rite-Size A Cartridge filters (6pks)

    I have 1 box that is unopened and one box that I had used 1 filter from. The filter had crapped out on me- so here I had purchased all these filters.... Well Now I pass these onto someone that has a Penguin/Marineland Bio-Wheel filter. Each box cost $6.59 from mail order. I will ask $10.00 +...
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    How Do I Reduce pH in Reef Tank?

    I had just taken the reading x2 and the pH was 8.6. So I would like to bring this down to a more acceptible range. What would be a good product to use that can reduce it gradually? I admit my college chemistry is rusty. Is'nt calcium carbonate??? just do not recall...
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    2 Tanks 10 & 20 gal(this drilled for sump) OH

    10 gal tank used- perfect condition and 20 gallon long drilled w/bulkhead fitting on side for sump. This too is clean. Never hooked this up to see if it holds H20. Came as a package deal with my tank. I just wanted security and got a larger sump. $15.00 for both/obo ***live in SW suburb of...
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    Tank Needs ALOT of Elbow Grease or...your recipe please

    I recently bought a USED 30 gal tank that I need to clean. Did I mention it was used! It had GOLDFISH in it. But there is scum and crud on this tank: the glass and the black rim of the top. What can I use to clean, ?sterilize? and otherwise make this tank useable for saltwater? I got a deal...
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    Dosing Tank w/Kalkwasser

    I have acquired quite few coral of differnent varieties for my reef tank It is a 125 gal with a 20 gal sump. I would like to start a Kalkwasser drip for this but I have NO idea where to start on this matter...
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    WTB 29 GAL Nano/BioCube Set

    Would like to purchase a set-up minus the stand. I am looking for a 29 gal with the lid, lights, filtration. Of course the newer the better Do not need extra shipping wt of substrate or chemicals. Reasonable offers please!
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    Magnum 350 Deluxe Canister Filter

    Found some more to list: ! Magnum Canister Filter 350 Made by Marineland. Has original box. I will look around for the papers. I've got the little pieces and parts for it. It may/ may not need a need impeller shaft. It works- The plastic on the bottom is scarred a little. It had been in...
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    Items for Sale

    Have many items to sell. I have to clean off the back porch. I will make listings, PM me for other pertainents and pics as I have not found the key to posting pics here. 3 SEIO #820 Powerheads. All were in the tank initially when cycling the tank. Only for about ~1 wk if even that. Cannot...
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    Kudas VS. Dwarfs Seahorses

    I would like to start a sea horse tank. Which would be a bit more hardier- the Kuda or dwarfs? Understandably the dwarfs are cheaper to purchase than the Kudas per head, ( but that should not influence my care per horse). I have a taller 10 gal with halide light. Also have a 20 gal long...
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    Need info on Maroon Clowns

    I have a gorgeous maroon clown- had him(her) for about 3-4 yrs now. What are my chances of getting another maroon clown and hoping I will get one that is the opposite --- and that they might successfully breed? The one I have is nearly 1.5" -2 inches long. Gorgeous color. Are these clowns...
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    Abbreviated Words

    I am still kinda new to the forum. I am reading and devouring advise as much as possible. But what stumps me is that when people use abbreviations , and like maybe I have a few brain cells left when reading @ times its hard to figure out what they are trying to say with the 3 letters. Perhaps...
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    Dwarf Fuzzy Lion-Not Sure if He's eating..

    I recently got the cutest little lion fish. Trouble is I'm not sure if he is eating. I put him in a CPR refugium with a small pump to circulate water in the crate and he will be in the corner face down. Eyes are brite blue, every once in awhile he will swim around and ruffle his pecs at my...
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    What ? hp chiller for 125 gal tank???

    I've got a 125 gal reef tank that seems to fluctuate at times and I need to know that I will not have a fish fry waiting for me when I get home from work I am not sure if I have a few other problems that I can correct w/o having to buy a chiller.... I currently have a 20 gal sump in the...
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    ?? of Fish Compatibility

    I had just recently purchased a fuzzy dwarf lion and he is currently in a CPR in tank refugium. I am wondering if he will get along with my little booger of a long horn Cowfish? The cowfish was there first. In fact he swims around checking out the lionfish, which will get the LF to...
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    How Do you Catch Damsels w/Live rock in Tank

    Need some advice here... I had purchased some starter fish- domino damsals, a few all blue and a few blue w/yellow tails. Well , There is too much chasing going on, which is driving some of my other more docile fish about, my clown is forever jumping up + down protecting his anomene. How do I...
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