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    Mixing Wrasses

    Long way back . Curious of the outcome ?
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    growl/ errrr noise

    do you have a sand bottom
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    coralife 125 superskimmer parts

    where can i get a new ceramic shaft for the old 125 skimmer? called central aquatics and they said they couldnt help me. the skimmer is only 2 years old but is the previous model of the present model.
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    Water Temp Question

    if this is in fact bad info than it is my fault for believing what i was told when i set up for coral. in my own defense i just cooled my tank down instead of risking the lives of my animals. however everybody seems to keep writing 78 or so. that is what these forums is for to get more...
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    Water Temp Question

    fluctuations in temp is not reccommended either though. consistency is one of the ways to be more successful in this hobby. can you regulate your house temp to say not to exceed 79-80? if so you may be able to use some fans to keep the heat from the lights in check. what kind of lights...
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    Water Temp Question

    82 is the border of stress and possibly death. 72-78 is ideal. i wouldnt let it get above 80.
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    Can these two live together?

    how long has this mystery been in the tank and is it alone. they dont really look alike so it could be possible. the tank is big enough for quite a few fish. the mystery is very docile so if you want to try its all hit and miss. there are no guarantees just educated guesses.
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    Heater not keeping water temp up

    she may be right. if youre using the same thermometer try a differerent one.
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    Can these two live together?

    when two fish look alike they may fight if introduced separately for sure but less likely when they havent established themselves individually. put in at same time there is less of a chance for confrontation. there are no absolutes. monitoring is the only way. if they fight separate them.
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    Ocean Water experiment - time to trash it?

    i use my tank to quarantine baby flounder for my lfs. after they are 3 to 4 weeks without problems i trade them for credit in store. i catch these with a throw net and simply take them home. it may seem crazy to some but i have been fishing all of my life and lately when i catch a fish on a...
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    Ocean Water experiment - time to trash it?

    i live by the beach in biloxi ms and i have a ten gallon with local stuff in it i have an atlantic spade fish and a flounder not completely identified. i have caught these myself and they are doing well. i also have larger reef tanks of the more usual fashion. i didnt use the ocean water as i am...
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    Toadstool won't open..

    i have 7 of them from small to huge. the small ones open almost everyday but the medium and large seem to be shedding way more often. incidently that is the shiny coating after they close up, they are shedding. no worries just keep the water in good condition and they will open when they are ready.
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    coral life skimmers are they any good

    i have one it seems to work pretty good. even has a drain line which is nice. have to clean the intake on the pump occassionally or more than i like but does pretty good none the less. when the intake gets crud in it you get an overflow issue in the collection cup. the cup wont overflow with...
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    hammer vs. fungia plate

    my hammer has dropped a piece of living tissue that has attached to my fungia. is this going to be a problem?
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    protein skimmer

    pump died on my reef octopus. the pump is a resun 225f. trying to locate a replacement anyone know where?
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    new tank

    yea i believe it is cycling but with the product nutri seawater it suggested no cycling. dont worry i didnt add any fish or anything else for that matter not even a clean up crew yet. i figured the cycle would still occur.
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    new tank

    been a long time since i set up a new tank but what is the protocol for high nitrites? been high for 5 days. have plenty of live rock and sand. water was even nutri seawater boasting 11 million per gal. all other readings are ok.
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    Salinity

    translation of 35 ppt of salt is roughly 1.026 ?????
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    Salinity

    What Is The Best Salininity For Fish And Corals ?
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    freshwater

    I have 2 fresh as well as 2 salts. My fresh are running low on ph and alkalinity is reef builder for alkalinity o.k and or reef buffer for ph?
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