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  1. dsmccain

    Where to adjust Prizm Skimmer Foam Setting

    Ok, so I bought a used Prizm Skimmer Pro awhile back, but did not ever want to set it up due to horrible reviews. One main negative comment I saw was the problem with it leaking. Thats the reason I never set it up because I live in an apartment and did not want to chance it. But recently I...
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    Who has experience with the Green Spotted Puffer in a marine setup

    FYI if you all can't decide on a puffer you'd like. Do not overlook the Green Spotted Puffer, you can pick these up for little to nothing at Walmart, and "save" them from their inhumane habitats. I've had mine since last summer in a full marine aquarium, and he is thriving. I'm finally...
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    Has anyone had experience keeping a Purple Square Anthias by itself?

    Was thinking of taking one of these home for my aquarium, the males have very bright colors. But I read that they are schooling fish. I would like to know if anybody has had any success keeping these fish by themselves before? I've taken care of a bue green chromis by itself for quite...
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    Problem with Heniocus Butterfly

    Hello, I bought one of these about a month or so ago, along with a yellow tang. It started out rather peaceful, but it has actually turned into a little monster. He pecks at everyone, I was told its cleaning behavior, but its excessive. My Yellow Tang can't stand him, and just a few days ago...
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    Starting Hyposalinity tomorrow

    Hello, My tank has an ich infestation. No problems with that, as long as I act quick and get rid of it. From what I read I need to drop the salt level to 1.009 over the course of 48 hours, thus dropping the water pressure and the ich literally exploding. Now, I consulted with the LFS, I was...
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    Who still has their "cycle fish" in their display?

    Hello, random quesiton. Back when I started my tank(last August), I put a blue green reef chromis into my tank to start the cycle. Usually people get rid of them by taking them back to the LFS(if they're lucky) after they are done. However, in my case, I told myself I would let it live a...
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    Clownfish seizure spasms for 24 hrs and still going

    Hello, I just recently posted about this problem, but felt it was poorly worded. I recently added a newer, larger clownfish to my tank. I already had a baby clownfish in there which I've had for about 4 months. The one I added was alot larger(stressing the maturity). It seemed the little one...
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    Clownfish tumbling uncontrollably

    Hello, we introduced a new clown about two weeks ago to the tank. The last few days I noticed he had some fin nips(from the smaller clown that was already in the tank). But today, I came home, and he was on the bottom part of the tank, literally tumbling and spinning uncontrollably and...
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    How often do you feed your lionfish?

    Hello, Just another Lionfish post. I never imagined owning one, but I bought one Saturday, hes only about 3-4 inches. Hes slower than the other fish and doesn't quite eat frozen yet. I did put 6 ghost shrimp in the tank and he ate them up in less than 5 minutes. I'm going to start keeping...
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    Looking for good colorful fish to add to tank, suggestions?

    Hi, my 72 bow is up and going. We just bought some fish this past weekend, but want to get another in due time. Right now, the tank started out with the following. 1 False Clown 1 Valentini 1 Chromis(soon to be food) 1 Volitan Lion 1 Yellow Tang 1 Hebioschus(sp?), looks like a Moorish Idol We...
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    mixing red firefish with purple firefish

    hello, i am interested in obtaining one of each. however, i read that they will be territorial against each other. but they will be in a 72 gallon tank, plenty of room for each other, seeing that their standard requirements are 10 gallons. does anyone have any experience keeping such a pair...
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    Moving from 20 gallon to 72 gallon

    Hello, I recently moved homes. In my previous home, I had an established Fish Only 20 gallon salt tank. I set up my 72 bow in my new home with freshly mixed saltwater. I could only have one tank set up, otherwise I would have just transferred the 20 over to the new home. How would you all...
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    Blue Reef Chromis

    I want to hear from somebody who has had these before. Are there any differences in taking care of them from the normal blue/green ones? I feel they have more color than the normal ones, I put a request in at the LFS to order some when I set up my 72, they said it wouldn't be a problem. Thanks
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    White spots in and on my skimmer

    Hello all! I bought a used protein skimmer from the LFS, the Red Sea Prizm skimmer. He said it just needs a new o-ring, but thats not the topic. It has tons of white spots on it that resemble dried paint specks(since its dry and hasn't been used). I came back a few days later and he said it...
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    Seeking advice on how to get my puffer to grow

    Hello all. I have had a Green Spotted Puffer for about 3 months now. I bought him at wal-mart and he is now doing fine in my marine aquarium. However, I have only once seen these fish at full size. Apparently they grow to 6 inches, mine is still a baby. I know for them to mature they need...
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    Puffers, Saddle Valentini and Green Spotted

    Hello all! I recently picked a beautiful, tiny saddle valenitni puffer. I was warned he would be aggessive, however, he is the most peaceful thing I've seen. I got my tank set up, I only use live rock with some false coral.   Question on the valentini, it moves very slow as opposed to my...
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    Protein Skimmer Collection Cup Question

    Ok, got the Oceanic Biocube Protein Skimmer on my 20 gallon. I am having problems adjusting it to the correct level. This is my first skimmer experience, I would like to know how high up the foam should raise to be at top efficiency. I can let the foam kind of over flow, but the cup needs to...
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    20 Gallon FOWLR Setup

    Ok folks, I posted some questions on setting up my 72 bow, however, that plan needs to be on the back burner for now, I can't set it up without a house(i want it in a permanent place), so I am using my funds to set that up to pay for the down payment. gotta love lifes obstacles. in the mean...
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    48" Coralife 108w for 72 bow aquarium

    Hi, lighting question. I am looking to purchase a coralife lighting system, 48" with two 54 watt light bulbs included. I would like to know if that would be sufficient for my reef. The tank dimensions will be 48" x 18 x 22" depth, I am basically looking for some lighting 101. The planned...
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    Protein Skimmer Advice

    Ok, so I am checking out protein skimmers... I am certain I am buying the AquaC brand. However, between the AquaC Remora(capacity 20-75 gallons) and the AquaC Remora Pro(capacity 50-120 gallons). The question about the smaller one is, would it be efficient with that capacity on a 72 gallont...
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