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    DIY Canopy

    I'm picking up A coralife pro with 2 65 watt pc, MH 150 (phoenix 14k DE) and 2 moonlights tomorrow. I'm Going to build a custom canopy for my 29gal standard (30" L x 12" W x 18" H) How high should I mount the lights to get the best coverage but not bleach the coral? (mixed)
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    Odd behaviror from Clown....? HELP

    Alright, I have two clowns in my 10gal QT - they've been doing fantastic for over 3 weeks and I was planning on moving them to the DT (29gal) tomorrow. HOWEVER, in the last 1-2 days my O/W Clown has almost been laying in the PVC (the B/W never seems to stop swimming except at night lol) - Its...
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    How would YOU stock a 29gal

    Alright I know everyone has their own preference (reef safe) with stocking/fish/etc so I wanted to get some personal opinions as if this was YOUR tank :) Specs: 29gal standard -cycled running approx 7weeks -HOB fuge: holds abother 4gal SW will have chaeto and LR -coralife 130w HO -aquaticlife...
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    HOB Fuge HELP

    Hey all, I picked up a HOB Fuge from someone and they didnt have time to explain much (and had to run out of town unexpectantly) so I figured I try to get some help on here.... Feel kinda dumb asking but I want to make sure i do it right and not flood my room. Alright, the DT is a 29gal standard...
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    "smartlite" ballast help

    I have a 130w Coralife HO Unit that has a 65w burned ballast. A member on here has a Smartlite 55w PowerCompact Lamp (120v 50/60 Hz)ballast available. I was wondering if this would work fine? Also, would there be issues w/ the wiring? Mine is a straight-pin connector... Thanks, Dan
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    HOB Refug Build -suggestions/advice welcome!

    Alright I've decided to do a diy hob refug....first tank specs: 29gal standard (going to be reef -currently jus startin it so FOWLR) Fluval 305 plus several power heads AquaticLife mini-skimmer 115 Coralife 24" HO 35lbs LR / 40lbs LS I found a good/detailed build on another forum site (no link...
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    Ocellaris / Percula Clown(s): Advice Please!

    Need some help/feedback.... Setup: 29gal (standard), 35 lb LR / 40 lb LS - Fluval 305, mini-skimmer, PHs, etc... I would LOVE to get a True Percula and a Black/White clown... I've read that the b/w's are Ocellaris and thus I would be mixing species.... Can this be done if I get both as...
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    AquaticLife Internal Mini-skimmer 115

    I just installed the 115 in my new 29g tank afew days ago and like many I have afew questions. I am currently getting alot of micro bubble. I know this is part of the "break in" period, but how long should I expect this? Anything I can do to stop them? Positioning: I've read from others that...
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    29gal BUILD

    Hey All! After over 5yrs of FW I have decided to convert one of my 29g to SW :) I am completely knew to the SW World, so any and all tips/help/advise/etc would be greatly appreciated. I plan on starting with FOWLR but eventually adding some low-medium light coral. Below are my current specs...
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    ID Worms....?

    29gal tank cycling (about 4 days now) just LR no sand. Found these "worms" everywhere... good or bad...??? https://forums.saltwaterfish.com/image/id/535204 https://forums.saltwaterfish.com/image/id/535202 Thanks :)
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    Protein Skimmer HELP

    I just set up a 29g Tank, currently cycling w/ LR. I have a fluval 305, a AquaClear 30 Powerhead, and another random PH. Currently, it is going to be a FOWLR, but eventually I want to make it a Reef Tank (once I get new lights). That being said (29g w/ 305 fluval) what type of Protein Skimmer to...
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    Protein Skimmer HELP

    I just set up a 29g Tank, currently cycling w/ LR. I have a fluval 305, a AquaClear 30 Powerhead, and another random PH. Currently, it is going to be a FOWLR, but eventually I want to make it a Reef Tank (once I get new lights). That being said (29g w/ 305 fluval) what type of Protein Skimmer to...
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    NEW 29gal Tank - Stocking Questions and Tips - Please Help :)

    I am currently thinking about converting one of my 29 gallon tanks to saltwater. I am very familar with freshwater tanks as I currenlty have a 100gal, 3 29gal, and 2 10gal. I was going to start with a fish only tank. Filtration: I can either use A) 305 fluval, or B) Penguin Bio-wheel 350. Which...
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