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    dsb in a nano??

    I will soon be embarking on my newest adventure--a 10 g nano garden (lots of different macro algae and maybe a seahorse) anyway as I have searched for info I found some do not believe a dsb is appropriate for the smaller tanks. Can you guys tell me why? I was told my home needs some plants, but...
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    friend or foe???

    I found something interesting in my reef, don't know if it was responsible for any dissapearences but I'm curious anyway. It has about 1/2 -3/4 inch long body resembling that of a sea slug, you know white and squishy looking. (don't you love my terminology?) And then it has lots of long...
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    dissapearing things

    Ok -so everyone loses something (someone) eventually. But usually you can at least find the dead things (and mourn appropriately) I however actually LOSE things. Like my gorgeous flame angel that I've had for almost a year, an orange linkia star, and numerous snails. Honestly there is no...
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    Couple more ?s before switch to DSB

    I am now planning the switch to a dsb for my smaller tank (you've all got me convinced) I know we've discussed this a few times, but I got a couple more not so quick questions. So put your thinking caps on. (of course this may be quite simple and obvious to some of you experienced dsb keepers)...
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    Spare change ???

    ok here's the deal--I have this 40g that turned itself into a reef pretty much,with no help from me other than adding the lr to begin with. Had stars, snails, dusters, plants of some kind (not algae) shrimp and many other things unidentified. Anyway the inverts croaked as did the plants the...
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    tank volume

    Does anyone remember the formula for determining a tanks volume based on dimensions--this is probably a really stupid question, but I'll be darned if I can remember. (it's been a long time since high school and usually when tanks are purchased they're already measured by gallons)Thanks
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    Skimmer ratings

    Since alot of people are wondering which is best before they blow a whole bunch of money, I'm asking everyone to rate their skimmer--base it on ease of assembly and mainteance, cost, effectiveness (do you notice it pulling out lots of stuff) Also add a note if your model required purchase of...
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    hang on wet/dry???

    I was wondering if anyone had used a particular thing i saw called an Amiricale hang on wet dry. Combination skimmer on one side then a large chamber filled with the bio balls on the other.?? Its a bunch of money so I thought I'd check with you guys first. Thanks
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    Don't try this at home....

    You guys will probably give me alot of grief about this but I had to share anyway... So I've got this Jewel damsel in the 40g who decided all of a sudden to start terrorizing my redheaded solon fairy wrasse. <img src="graemlins//yell.gif" border="0" alt="[yell]" /> Not Acceptable...
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    Size does matter....

    A few times lately size has come up..like how big will this fish get---I think when you're reading your guides you forget they are talking about in the WILD they may attain those sizes. In captivity they most certainly will not no matter how much space or food we give them. Only if they are...
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    Hello Again

    Hi Beth and MR. SALTY- I see you are both still hangin out here, and as sharks no less. Remember me, I was a shark (moderator) here quite a while ago. I had to quit for a while 'cause I was getting obsessed, spent way too much time here. I have four kids now and am running a 100 gallon FO W/...
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    Blue Stars

    Any info on the blue stars would be very helpful as I am getting conflicting messages on how to care for these little guys. specifically hardiness and feeding.
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    Care of LR

    As most of you probably know I keep no inverts but lots of fish and LR. My question is what types of additives do you guys use to keep it healthy? I did start adding coral-vite at water change time--is that enough or should I be doing more? Also I'm looking for opinions on whether or not you...
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    BB Etiquette

    Lately there have been some posts that have been getting a little out hand. One guy said he refused to take part in our board due to all the "flaming", (amongst other reasons which I disagreed with, but that's beside the point.) I realize there are issues we feel strongly about,but come on guys...
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    No Algae????

    Ok folks-- my 90g tank is almost 6 months old now and exept for the initial brown junk during cycling, I have had virtually NO ALGAE!!!!!!!!!!?????? Not that I really want it or anything, it's just really strange--do you guys think something is wrong with my tank??
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    Did You Miss Me?

    Sorry guys I've been a little busy lately. There are so many new names!! Who needs moderators?? This board is self-running now. Awesome. I'll still be checking in to get and give info, just not as often. Good Luck to all of you.
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    so......read any good books lately??

    In case anyone is in the market for a good reef book-- I just got another one (I now can say I own 20 books) The Modern Coral Reef Aquarium. Fascinating!! It may be a little more than the average reefer needs to know, but awesome none the less. This is not a "handy dandy reference guide" just...
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    cycling

    Would it be safe to say you could cycle a tank on live rock alone
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    Reef Ranger

    I noticed amongst a rather heated post about enviroments and such that you are pursuing a degree in marine biology!! I've dreamed about becoming one myself since I was about 5 years old--unfortunately life went and got in the way. Just wanted to wish you the very best of luck--your experience...
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    bio-media

    This subject has come up a few different times lately, so I would like to clarify something. Exactly what do you mean by "washing" the bio-media? I have always caled it "rinsing", meaning I remove it and then rinse thoroughly in tank water I have removed from the tank. Are we talking about...
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