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  1. carbo

    undergravel filter ,what are the cons?

    Not a good idea. The undergravel will most likely crash afetr 6 to 8 months. You are much better off using a wet dry and your fish will thank you too.
  2. carbo

    water stinks

    water movment and a clean up crew. If you have a clean up crew has a snail died? some snails can really smell when the die. You can leave the 18 inch air wand. The air wand does help with water movment, especially if you have a powerful air pump. The air coming to the surface moves the water in...
  3. carbo

    RED ALGAE!!! HELP

    Red Algae could be from over feeding to much light. A clean up crew might also help in this situation. Are you using tap water? There is a brown fiter pad which comes with some type of medication or chemical that takes care of red algae. Chances are it is a combination of thing not just one...
  4. carbo

    tangs

    I have read the same, but the largest I have seen in a tank was about 12 to 13 inches. I would say it all depends on several factors - how large was it when it was put into the tank, how big the tank is, food sourses, water conditions, etc. The Naso I saw was in a 300 gal tank.
  5. carbo

    After I have acclimated a fish, how long before I can turn on my lights

    as a rule I leave my lights out for about 24 hrs. before I turn them back on. reduces stress greatly.
  6. carbo

    Salt accumulation

    You could use plastic or plexiglass section with a lip on it to hold it in place and the lip would keep it from sliding. There are safe bonding agents for plexiglass in saltwater. It might be costly to purchase a 1/8 to 1/4 inch thickness? But, closing up the tank will reduce the salt a great deal.
  7. carbo

    Where to buy tanks and lighting ????

    I would purchase the tank locally if possible. I do not know where you live, but here in CA youn can shop around. I would buy my filter on-line. There are a lot of sites. I even know of one site that can custom make a set up for you (it is costly, but top of the line). Just remember you want...
  8. carbo

    Powder Blue Tang

    Will a powder blue get a long with a flame angel, clown, and naso tang?
  9. carbo

    brown stuff on walls.....

    Time , Time , and more Time- Also a clean up crew works wounders!!!!!!! You would be shocked how much brown SHxx snails and crabs can eat.
  10. carbo

    add live sand to cc

    You need to take out as much of the CC has possible. I did the same thing. I put CC in my tank and then a month later knew I made a mistake. The way you can get the CC out is with a kitty litter scooper (new one) the scooper allows you to get most of the CC out without loosing much water. When...
  11. carbo

    Help with new tank please.

    I always let my new tanks run for about a week before I think about adding fish. It sounds like something is really out of wack for the fish to go belly up so fast. Did you use any kind of soap or chemical to clean the tank beore you set it up? I would also check the voltage in the tank - just...
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