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  1. jbiegs

    polyps on LR

    i purchased some LR from my LFS and it has what the LFS said were 'snake polyps'. any help on what these are? i can post a pic for clarification. they are in a FOWLR tank, lighting is NO fluorescent, 1 actinic, 1 power glo. i am asking for a few reasons: 1 - curiosity as to what animal it...
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    filtration

    i need an opinion on the different filtration options available to use. i have an eclipse 3 with a bio wheel hood and am looking to upgrade. right now i am runninga 29-gallon FOWLR, but would like to size the filtration system for growth / changeover to a reef. due to some house construction...
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    new jersey lfs

    does anyone have an opinion on a good lfs in NJ? i am in union county, and there are a few around. has anyone had good / bad experiences with any of these : ocean gallery ii on rt 22 pet shanty on rt 22 dont know the name, in roselle park they all have cured LR, which i am looking to buy, but...
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    eclipse 3 question

    i purchased a 29 gallon eclipse 3 setup. i have been running this for about 10 weeks now as FOWLR and have gone thru a full cycle. now i want to add a protein skimmer, a HOT model if possible. does anyone know if the remora aquaC unit works with this hood? does anyone have this tank out...
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    salinity question

    wat is the current opinion on using a plastic swing arm hygrometer to test salinity? i saw in another thread that a refractometer is the way to go since it is much more accurate. is the refractometer worth the price, or is an upgrade to a glass float bob-type hygrometer just as accurate? thanks
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    need some guidance

    ok, i have been reluctant to show some ignorance herre, but now i am getting nervous that i am starting this hobby off on the wrong foot, so here goes: i purchased a 29 gallon eclipse 3 salt tank setup. it has a cover that integrates a bio-wheel filter and light ( 2 X 18 watt fluorescent ). i...
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    need some general info

    Hi - i need some guidance in starting up a tank. i think i want to do a FOWLR. what equipment is needed to do this? do i need a protein skimmer? what about a power head for circulation? and what is this about lighting? is there anywhere i can get some refernce info without having to tap...
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