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    Adding Natural Seawater?

    I have tried nsw on many occasions and I didn't notice any advantage. After talking with the owner of the LFS, he thinks that it is just easier than mixing the salt. I think that mixing makes a more reliable batch.
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    Skimmer Mandatory?

    I have never used a Protein Skimmer, but I have always had as much live rock as possible.
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    Hair algae on live rock

    Try some Emerald Crabs, they love hair algae.
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    clown fish and anemone

    My Percula took almost a month to host a Sebae, but in my other tank my Gold Stripe Maroon hosted a Bubble Tip while I was still putting it in the tank.
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    is natural sand from beaches bad?

    I gathered my own sand, some from Fort Lauderdale beach and some from an island off the Florida Keys. I didn't wash it or anything. I put it in my tank wet, and no problems a year later. I think the key is getting it from a lower traffic area and getting it from the water. If you get it from...
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    food for coral beauty?????

    Steamers? Just kidding, but do you really put the shell in the tank?
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    Nano cube filtration question

    I have a 7 gal nano that has a hang on the back and one small powerhead. I removed the HOB's sponge about 6 months ago and noticed the nitrates drop in a few weeks. I was never a believer of the "adds nitrates" theory, but I think I figured it out. If particles get caught in a sponge (or...
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    problems affixing corals

    For leathers I have had the best luck by rubberbanding them to a rock. It takes them 2 - 3 weeks to attach enough to remove the rubberband.
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    Fish selection suggestions

    How much is this? I have just over 100lbs of live rock in my 55 and I have room for more. Save you money and buy more live rock and some power heads. I don't really think hang on the backs do anything except move water. I have a 7gal at my office that is over stocked (a clown and a firefish)...
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    First attempt at a SW tank

    I shipped plenty of corals, how can I ship a burger? (assuming you are right) :)
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    My First SW Endevour [ Frmrly: Got my tanks today! ]

    I think those crabs would make a great meal for you fish.
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    First attempt at a SW tank

    oh, and is that orange dot in the middle bottom just from the camera?
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    First attempt at a SW tank

    Looks great, what is behind the tank? It looks like rocks.
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    Best way to increase salinity?

    Never rely on your equipment as mrrrkva said. I had a hydrometer (swing arm type) that told me my salinity was perfect. One day I decided to take my water to the LFS because my ammonia kept showing a trace and I was sure it was wrong. Well the ammonia was at 0 as I suspected, but my...
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    Bacter Vital by Marc Weiss?

    I have a full bottle in my fridge. I tried it during my cycle and I really do not think it did anything. Live rock and live sand do enough to kick start the cycle in my opinion.
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