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  1. lkkmateo

    DIY Protein Skimmer

    I had a feeling when i got home that 3" wouldn't be good enough. I have seen some massive skimmers and one that the LFS recommended was roughly 6" in diameter. As for the material and pump. I've never seen any one type of material specified but i do see the logic :D and the pump as well. Hmm i...
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    DIY Protein Skimmer

    Ok so I've skimmed through the diy section and haven't seen anything about DIY protein skimmers. I recently acquired my dream tank 125g (72x18x24 tall) w/ 40g sump. It's in need of repair but came with 2 24" VHO, 2 48" VHO, and 2 175w MH, with all the balast. Canopy, stand, etc. My LFS owner...
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    New To Saltwater Fish

    Attached are the 2nd and 3rd aquascape. No picture of the 1st. I've got a temp. filter. The last heater i got was from a friend and had a hole. When i plugged it up it started spewing greyish black clouds into the water but i didn't know what it was so immediatly put a small filter on there and...
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    New Lagoon Build 775 gallon

    This looks awesome!
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    New To Saltwater Fish

    Well i seem to have run into another problem. I've read up on the equipment etc. i'll be need for the tank. But the 4 things that keep eluding me are: 1. What kind of lighting would i need (reef) 2. How much live rock (moderate for 30gallon) 3. How much live sand (adaquet for 30 gallon) 4. Where...
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    New To Saltwater Fish

    Thanks for info. I have a 30 gallon just waiting to be filled up. I guess as for a "quick list" of fish i would like would be... Despar Anthia Bangaii Cardinal "mabey later" Tamato or False Percula Clownfish and mabey a dottyback. I've read some on protein skimmers and wet/dry 3 stage filters...
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    New To Saltwater Fish

    I have ben into freshwater fish for about a year now. My only problems were diseases. I dont know where to start with the saltwater aquarium. I have a 30 gallon tank and love coral and reef fish, but also some non reef safe fish. I just dont know to what extent i can mix and match, and what to...
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