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  1. smooth_9

    How much water should i change in a 26 gallon tank?

    I would change 2.6 gallons or 3 gallons.
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    first ever tank pics.

    Come to Florida pleaty of reefers here
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    Yet another lighting question

    Hello I built my own M.H. system. I called local electricl supply houses and ask for a 250 watt ballist 20.00 each. they have to be wired and put into a case(I used a small 6 pack cooler). I searched the net for hoods found one I liked for 100.00 with reflector and fans. Buy sockets from...
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    lighting

    I have two 250`s 12k on my 55g, and I am happy corals are happy also. SMooTH
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    Reverse Osmosis

    Thanks for telling me /us about Aqua Safe on e-bay. I was in the process of ckecking them out. Looks like they use the same 10" filers like others. Thanks SMooTh
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    Reverse Osmosis

    Hello I am looking for a REVERSE OSMOSIS system, but I am kind of confused on what system I really need. 1. Do I need 4,5,6, or 7 stages? 2. Do I need U.V? 3. Is there any diffrence between a $250.00 kent filter, and a $69.00 e-bay filter? 4. How many g.p.d. do I need for a 55 gallon tank...
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    Dosing/adding Water To Tank

    Thanks for the reply
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    Dosing/adding Water To Tank

    Hello all. I have a reef/fish setup, and I was wondering what is the best way of adding water due to evaporation. I have two 250 wat MHs so I run with no top. Also what should I be adding plain RODI water, kalk, ?. Will some of you let me know what type of system you are using. Thanks SMooTH
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    corals

    some of the coarls still have color, and are not stiff
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    What Happens

    I havent checked water yet. lighting is over one year old 250w 20k mhs.I have 12ks on the way. corals are mushrooms, pylops, and the other I dont know the name. Thanks give us water parameters, lighting system, and what kind of coral
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    What Happens

    What Happens What happens to hard and soft corals when the tank is not maintence properly. Let go for 3 to 4 months. Do they go into dormancy until conditions are better? The fish are still living (damsels) I have ordered lights and protein skimmer pump. That what is out
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    What Happens

    What happens to hard and soft corals when the tank is not maintence properly. Let go for 3 to 4 months. Do they go into dormancy until conditions are better? The fish are still living (damsels) I have ordered lights and protein skimmer pump. That what is out.:help:
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    Just Getting Back To It

    Thanks for the reply I will krrp you posted.
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    new to saltwater...

    Hello there i would choose one book and stick with it. And please use spell check the next you write. Check this out. [hr] [hr] The pweor of the hmuan mnid. Aoccdrnig to rscheearch codnutced at Cmabrigde Uinervtisy, it deosn't mttaer in waht oredr the ltteers in a wrod are tpyed, the olny...
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    Just Getting Back To It

    Please help
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    Just Getting Back To It

    Hello all I have a 55g aquarium with sump, 2 250watt mhs 20k(that are over one year old) that I will be replacing with two 12k 250watt and adding 55 watts of antic lighting. The pump on my protein skimmer has been out for about 4 months. The water has not been changed in three months. There are...
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    Just Getting Back To It

    Hello all I have a 55g aquarium with sump, 2 250watt mhs 20k(that are over one year old) that I will be replacing with two 12k 250watt and adding 55 watts of antic lighting. The pump on my protein skimmer has been out for about 4 months. The water has not been changed in three months. There are...
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    Best Metal Halide

    Hello its time to replace bulbs is there any diffrence between the diffrent brand names PFO,Ushio Iwisaki and other bulbs I need to buy 250 watt with a Mogul type base. What bulb is a good performer?
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    Kalkwasser/dosing Pump

    Hello I have been through 2 different pumps in less than a year medical I.V. pumps. What kind is popular? what are you using for dosing? Please help. Thanks SMooTH:rolleyes:
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    Red Stuff Growing

    Hello I have 2-250 watt MH 12 inches from the water on a 55 gallon tank. I will be checking water today. Thanks
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