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  1. ak_reefer

    Bedroom 30!!

    Here are some shots of my 30 gallon. This tank is sumpless and skimmerless, just weekly water changes. Its been up and running for roughly 16 months. Two fish Diadem Pseudo and a Lawnmower blenny, cb shrimp, various snails, and 2 emerald crabs. Its a softy/lps reef and I run a 120watt Helios LED...
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    Pics of my Tank

    Well I thought I would share some shots of my tank. My set up is pretty basic and straight forward no big bells and whistles here. I have always ran my tanks the same way and it works for me but I am upgrading and will add more to my new set up. This is my 55 I run a Eshopps PSK 75 skimmer, and...
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    For Sale

    Hello All, Well I am breaking down my aquarium and selling everything. I will try and sale most of the inhabitants locally but we will see how that goes. I can deliver in the Seattle area or in Alaska. Would prefer not to ship any of my fish or corals because I am afraid of their survival...
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    New Aquarium Pics

    I just took some new pics of my tank. If you would like to take a look here is the link. Just click on the album that is titled New Aquarium Pics. Hope you enjoy. http://community.webshots.com/user/ak_reefer http://community.webshots.com/user/ak_reefer
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    2 X 55 PC Hood For Sale

    I have a 2X55 watt Power Compact Hood for sale. This is a complete hood. It has only been used for 4 months. The measurements are 30 inches long X 7 1/2 inches wide, and 3 1/2 inches high. It also has dual power switches for a dawn/dusk look. It comes with 1 bulb a 10k bulb. I broke the 7100k...
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    Refugium!!! Boy Does it Work Great!!!

    Well about a 35 days ago I added a CPR AquaFuge hang on refugium to my tank. I really did not know what to expect from it. I knew it would help control my Nitrate, Phosphate, which inturn would reduce my bad algea. But I did not expect the great results I have experienced. My Nitrates would hold...
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    My Falcos Hawkfish has gone Crazy

    Hello Everyone, I was just wondering if anyone has had their Hawkfish go completely crazy. My Falcos has been in my tank for about 6 months. He has been fine not bothering or harrassing anyone. But in the past week he has just gone crazy, chasing everyone, picking on my Sallylightfoot, and my...
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    MH Canopy ?

    Ok after much consideration. I am going to build a canopy to add a 175w MH with 2 95w VHO. My question is before I start this project. How many fans should I run 2 or 4? Also do you think I will need a chiller? And if so I think I may have to wait on the MH because chillers are not cheap. But...
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    Any electricians out there

    I have a question. One side of my 2X96 w Hamilton Tech PC went out. I bought a new endcap and it still does not work. The ballast is about 1 year old so I dont think it should have gone out yet. Any thoughts on what might be wrong.
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    Building a Canopy Have some ?'s

    I am building a new canopy for my tank and I have a couple of questions. I will be running 6 95w VHO. Would 8 inches high be high enough. I will also be adding fans. The question about the fans would be how many should I run 2 or 4? If only 2 do I run them from the same side or on oppisite...
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    Carpenters Wrasse

    Hello Everyone, I was wondering if anyone has ever kept a Carpenters Wrasse before. I have read they are very hardy fish and they are very beautiful fish. Here are the questions I have I have read they Falco Hawkfish will bother them for what reason I am not sure. My Falco is pretty laid back...
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    More than One Sallylightfoot

    Has anyone ever had more than one Sally Lightfoot crab in their tank. I have two in a 45 gallon and they seem to get along fine no trouble or confritations. The reason I am asking is I am thinking about getting another I like them so much better than hermits they seem to work non stop. So should...
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    Bubble Tip Split Again!!!

    Well my Bubble Tip split once more. This is the second time in 3 months. I guess I'm starting a Bubble Tip farm. Just thought I would share my good news.
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    New Upgrades coming Couple of Questions

    Well I am upgrading my system a little here and I have a couple of questions. I will be upgrading my lights. I am taking out my pair of 55w PC and adding a 4X95w of VHO to go along with my 2X96w PC. My question is I dont want a huge algea bloom so how should I go about keeping it down to a min...
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    Pic of my Tongan Yellow Leather

    I know its not the best pic but it will work. Hope you like.
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    I.D. Please?

    Can anyone tell me what this is?
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    Off the Subject..But take a LOOK!!!

    Well since people have posted what do you do for a living and do you work nights or days topic? I thought I would post pics of my view from my office. I dont think you could ask for a nicer view. Anyway just click here and click on work photos. <a...
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    Mushroom has attached to Leather!!!

    I have a question. I just noticed that one of my Mushrooms has attached it self to my Yellow Tongan Leather. My question is should I remove it or would it be ok on my Leather. Thanks :)
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    My Bubble Tip Split!!!!

    My Bubble Tip Anemone Split yesterday!!! Now instead of one big Bubble Tip I have two!!! I am so happy.
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    Lobsters Reef Safe?

    As I sit here in my tower waiting for my last aircraft to arrive. I think about this beautiful bright red lobster I saw. I have read they are reef safe and I have also read not to keep them in a reef tank. I was wondering if anyone has had one before and if so was he in a reef enviroment or a...
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