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  1. rex taylor

    bioballs to live rock

    When replacing b-balls with LR do youreplace by weight? Thanks Rex
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    goby/blennie bio load?

    Do gobbies and blennies add to the bio load? Can I have as many as I want? Thankps have a 150 with lots of LR 3 percs 2 gobs 2 small blue tangs 1 yellow tang 1 lawnmower 3 chromies 3 shrimp assorted snails and crabs 3 fire fish
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    s my RO water safe?

    Buying RO water from the vending machine. I have read it is not reliable. Shoul I use an addditive?
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    clown ratio

    Thought I bought 4 percs for my 150 but LFS gave me 3 percs and one clarks. Did not notice until they were in. 2 percs seemed to have mated and chase the third away. Clarkey is territorial and chases the third perc. Poor fellow is always getting chased. Any suggestions? Thanks, Rex
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    Do reflectors increase light strength?

    I have a retrofit light: 4x55watt 2 ballast system has a silver reflector. Does the reflector help much?
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    lighting question

    I have a 150 gal FOWLR would like to do some easy corals. LFS sold me some lights total 220 watts. I know I should have more but I bought them befor I discovered this site. What can I grow? Also the lights are compact Flourescents made by Jalli. 2 ballasts 2 white lights and 2 actinic
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    Best LFS in Los Angeles?

    Any recommendations for the best LFS in the greater Los Angeles area? Thanks, Rex
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    any advice on cool aquascaping?

    150 gal tank, LR unlimited budget. What is the best way to aquascape. Any pictures of yours if you like the design. Thanks, Rex
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    Need the low down on crabs and snails

    What is your experience about crabs and snails for a reef tank. Some say blue leg hermits are agressive or emeralds get too big........ What should I get. BTW 150 gal TIA Rex
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    Need list of peaceful fish

    150gal Fowlr with reef later. Want very docil fish. Can you help. Got rid of damsels and CBS. Now have 3 chromies, 2 firefish, 2 gobies, 2 very small(chromie size) blue tangs and 1orchid dottyback. Thanks Rex
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    fans? must canopy be enclosed?

    150 gal at 84 degrees lo floro will add VHO are Ice caps worth the $ Must the canopy be fully enclosed? Thanks
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    fans? must canopy be enclosed?

    Also are Ice caps at $42 worth it? 150 gal running at 84 with only one lo fluro
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    Live rock light question

    Is my LR, 200lbs in 150gal tank ok with only fow output flourescents? Planning to upgrade lights when I get a chiller. Will the wait hurt the LR?
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    Chiller in LA, Where and which?

    150 gal tank reef type with appropriate lighting to be put in soon.
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    Anyone here use a chiller?

    150 gal LR semi reef. Temp is at 84 with out VHO lighting. Summer in LA can be hot.(Los Angeles). Will fans in the hood work? Thanks, Rex
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    removing coral banded shrimp, Help please

    !50 gal tank, lots of LR. Two large CBS working as night time assin team. All fish are docil Fire fish, gobies.... Do not want to re-aquascape. Any thoughts? Rex
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    are red banded coral shrimp agressive?

    150 gal tank, docil fish. Are they in danger? I have two good size coral banded shrimp? Thanks
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    Is a quarantine tank necessary?

    How many of you guys and gals use a Q tank? Is it really necessary? Any disease from SWF.com? What do I need for a Q tank?
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    damsels out; need list of docil fish

    150 gal fish and shrimp. Would like a list of docil fish and should they be in pairs or single. Damsels are finally out. Like watching a boarder war everyday. Want to relax now. Thanks
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    Anyone ever use a slurp gun?

    Trying to get damsels out without taking out LR. Any thoughts about a slurp gun. Any luck using one?
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