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    T5 light bulb combination??

    I'm looking at getting the 46" uvl t5 bulbs but I don't know what combination of them? My fixture has 6 bulbs and they can't be longer than 46". Its a catalina aquatics fixture.
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    which t5 bulbs do people recommend??

    Im looking for T5 ho bulbs for my catalina aquatics retrofit kit. The bulbs that come with it are 45", 3 10k and 3 aqtinic. I need the bulbs to be no longer then 46"?
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    whats a good pump for a sump?

    I have a 75 gallon tank with a 20 gallon sump with an overflow box of 800gph I think. Right now I have a catalina aqautics 850gph at 0' and its getting weak and I haven't had it for a year. What's a good pump that will last? I was looking at a rio 3100 900gph? Anyonr like one pump over another?
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    Pump dicision?

    Im looking for a submersible pump that will pump about 500-600gph at 4-5ft that doesnt cost alot of money and willl last? Does anymore use the pump I found on ---- called Catalina Aquarium's pond pump 850gph? Thanks
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    Feeding?

    I have a 75 gallon tank with t5 lights and I want to get an anonome and some zoos and stuff for my tank. What do I have to put in the tank to feed them? Or what do I need to do to keep them healthy? Thanks
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    How many people use RO Units?

    Im just getting into saltwater tanks and I have well water and my water goes through a treatment system and another filter to filter out metals. My dad said our water isnt hard at all and he had it tested and the store told us there was no metal in the water. Who would still use an RO Unit? Or...
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    Coralife RO Unit

    I just got a coralife RO unit from my friend and im not sure if its 24gpd or 50gpd. How am I able to tell? And whats the difference between the cartidges if they are the same size?
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    Catalina Aquarium Lights? T5

    Has anyone used Catalina Aquarium Lights? I was thinking about this setup. Its 6x54w with mood lights? All for $275 with 3 10k bulbs and 3 acrilic blue bulbs. Is this any good?
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    Sump/refugum

    Im looking to setup a sump/refugum for my 75 gallon tank setup with a coralife 220 skimmer. I want to build a sump or refugum. What would be the best way to do this? And what do you recommend building it out of? I have an extra 20 gallon long tank and might be able to get a 30 gallon tank. Or...
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    T5 Lighting Fans

    I just ordered 6x54 T5 retrofit kit and will I need fans in my canopy so they dont overheat? If so where would I get small 120v fans?
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    T5 vs Metal Halide vs PC

    Im looking to put new lights in my canopy that I just build for my 75 gallon tank. I looking for the cheapest route that would work for basic corals. The lights can be 48" long and 15 1/2" wide. Which would work the best and be the cheapest? And could someone send me some possible links of some...
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    Metal Halide Setup

    I want to put metal halides on my 75 gallon tank. I was my local home improvment store sells the flood light ones that are small and I could buy bulbs online for them like these right...? http://www.***********.com/ps_Aquari...ide_bulbs.html and here are the fixtures I am talking about...
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    What Is This Creation From My 6 Line Wrasse?

    I went and picked up a 6 line wrasse at my lfs that looked like he was doing good in the tank. When I got home he didnt look the best but I tried to drip him and about an hr into it, he started floating straight up and down and i touched him and he didnt move at all. So I decided to but him in...
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    Looking for a hang on skimmer or lighting for a 75 gallon tank?

    Looking for a hang on skimmer and some t-5 or pc lights for a 75 gallong tank. Anyone have anything used in good shape?
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    Seaclone 150 Or Jebo Protein Skimmers?

    Are either of these skimmers any good?
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    Flame Scalups

    Im looking at getting some flame scalups for my fish tank. I heard that they help clean up nitrates and look cool. What are some other things, can even be corals, that I can order off swf.com that are non-photo?
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    Tank Help......

    Im just getting into saltwater so I need some help if possible. Im looking at putting a sponge in my tank since special lighting isnt need, right? I have a 75 gallon tank that is setup with 75+ pounds of lr and 70 pounds of ls. Is there anything else cool looking or would help my tank that I...
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    Nitrates?

    I have a 75 gallon tank that just got done cycling about 2 weeks ago. After the cycle was done I did a 15% water change and tested the water and I have 0 ammonia and nitrites but my nitrates have been staying between 20 and 60ppm. Is this okay for a fish only tank? And I did 3 more 15% water...
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    Done Cycling.... Need An Answer

    I finished my cycling now but my nitrates were up to 40 or 50ppm so I did a 15% water change and it brought them down to 20ppm. Should I change more water or is that low enough? And what should I add first, 2 clown fish or some crabs and snails. I dont have any algea or anything really. I just...
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    Cycling Problem! Help Please

    I started the cycle on my tank with base rock and pure ammonia. I didnt relize it but the ammonia went up to 4ppm or 5ppm and 0 of nitrates and nitrites after day one. After a week and a half my ammonia is zero, my nitrites are 5ppm at least and my nitrates are 160ppm at least. What should I...
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