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  1. jpfish

    Mechanical Filtration?

    I currently have an Emperor 400 power filter hanging on the back of my 55 Gal long tank. I also have a Remora skimmer and plenty of filtration. I've been getting mixed answers in regards to whether I should use the filters that come with the Emperor or not. Some say I should remove the...
  2. jpfish

    Test kits

    Thanks for that fast reply, ths message board provides a wealth of information! I have another question, I currently have 20 lbs of CaribSea Live sand and 30 lbs 0f CaribSea dry aragonite wihch guves me a total of 50 lbs, roughly 2 inches in my 55 gallon tank. I like the way it looks, but I've...
  3. jpfish

    Test kits

    I'm sorry, it was 45 lbs of LR I'm waiting for. Would that be sufficient for my 55 gall? I know the rule of thumb 1-2 lbs/gal, but I don't want that much rock & I don't want it to look to sparse either.
  4. jpfish

    Test kits

    I'm starting out my 55 gallon, only have LS & DS in there and my hardware, skimmer etc. I'm waiting lbs. of Fiji LR to arrive next wednesday. I know it's important to check your water for ammonia & nitrates/nitrites during the cycling process, so I was wondering which would be the most...
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