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    WTS.Remora Pro with surface skimmer box.

    17 days it has been running only,just added a 75 gal tank for a sump so I need something bigger. I comes with the mag 3,and the skimmer box which has not been used yet. The skimmer is in my sump now, so if you need it for a sump it works just like the Urchin,you just need a longer hose(which I...
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    WTB..Tidepool 2.

    A used one would be great.Thanks
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    Coral pics and a few questions.

    Here is a pic of a leather(not sure what kind) and next is star polyps. I only have 100 watts of standard flour. lighting and they are doing great along with many different mushrooms. Since the leathers and stars are doing well ,can anyone give me some other corals that would probably do ok...
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    60'' standard strips.

    I have a 5 foot tank and need the strip lights for that tank 2 would be great. Thanks, Mike
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    For those who don't have a skimmer.

    I was wonder ing what type of filtration you have other than rock and dsb. I have a 120 130lbs LR and 215lbs sand 1 404 and 1 304 fluval.Since I don't have a skimmer yet I was wondering if I should use the foam in my fluval or filter floss for mechanical filtration? What do you guys use...
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    Can I shorten my intake tube for canister?

    With the fluvals the intake goes down in the aquarium about 15''I was wondering since overflows are at the top,why could''nt I cut the intake to about 3 inches under the water for aesthetic reasons ? Thanks, Mike
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    Live sand discard?

    I set up a 120 gal. added 200lbs. of southdown.# 3 weeks later I broke down my established 44 gal and took the top inch of LS and added it to the 120. Now,2 weeks later there still is 2 inches of sand in the 44, heaterless,lightless,filterless,but its wet,what would you guys do with it ? Thanks...
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    Saltwaterfish.com's phone number?

    Do they have one,or do they want you to do everything email? Thanks,Mike.
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    Ordering Euroreef,which one?

    I have a 120gal 60x18x24.I have a 5'' sand bed and it is going to be a reef. I was going to order the CS6-1 it says to 200gal. will it be sufficient,or should I go with the CS6-2? Thanks, Mike
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    Fish pic !!

    I am adjusting my camera and thought I would post a pic and see how it looked and what you thought. I still have to work on the lighting.Mike
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    Why are bubbles a problem?

    Hi, I see in sump post's alot ''reduces bubbles" what harm do they do? Also I have to hang on whisper filters for circulation for now and it's about two inches from the water so when the water hits it makes bubbles.Thanks, Mike
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    Built in 120 pic.

    Thought I would share this pic and see what everyone thinks. It was a bedroom closet. I moved the wall out 5 inches so I can get back there after I put in a louver (for venting) door. The kitchen cabinets will have doors from perfecto to match the stand. Under the cab.I will mount a retro fit...
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    New rock from lfs.

    Just thought I would try to post a pic of my new rock and wew algae on the sand. Mike
  14. charvel

    RO/DI as important with well water

    I know alot of people are users that have tap water. I was just thinking that I don't know of people using them alot with well water. I havent been using one and just set up a 120 and was wondering if more people get away with not having one with wells that with tap. Thanks, Mike.
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    New 120gal.Help with clean up crew.

    Just thought I would get some opinions on what to get for clean up. I don't know if I should have more blue leged than red,or what snails are best and obviously how many of each.BTW, this will be a reef if that matters. Thanks alot, Mike:confused:
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    My tank wont cycle !!

    Could it be possible because my lfs is 10 min away for my 60lbs.cured LR. and maybe my fluval 404 and 2 whisper filters that were in my fresh water tanks contributed to my tank not cycling ? It has been 9 days and the levals are the same as day one. Might sound crazy,I'd just thought i would...
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    New tank,brown algae.Best hermit help!

    I have brown algae on the sand the tank is a week old. I have blue and red hermits in my other tank to through in my new one.Which one is better for the new tank brown algae,thanks? Also what snails would be good?
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    Adding LR,to new from old help !!!

    Hi, 1 week ago I added 60 lbs of LR (cured) from my lfs to my new 120. My question is,can I break down my established 44gal. tank(8 months old) and add all the LR 55lbs. to my new 120 ? Thanks ,Mike.
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    Help with pump for water changes.

    Hi, I need to pump water from my basement straight up through the floor into my tank about 12ft. Doesnt have to pump real fast just enough for water changes Thanks Mike:D
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    Help with two questions!!

    Three days my 120 has been up. Second day I added 36lbs cured lr from lfs, third day 13lbs.Should I keep adding little by little? Can I add some hermits now? Thanks, Mike.
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