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    open top or glass top??

    im leaning more towards the open top but wanted to know if there were any upsides or downsides to either way.
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    open top or glass top??

    putting together everything for my 55 gallon reef build and have been trying to figure out if i want to leave it open top or glass top. if i use glass will it cut down on the intesity of my 4 bulb t5's. any input or opinions one way or the other would be greatly appreciated.
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    For Sale: Caribsea eco complete cichlid sand

    I have approximately 60-80 lbs of the cichlid sand in Ivory Coast color. Has been running in my tank for over a year. Looking to get rid of. In shreveport louisiana. Pm me if interested in making an offer. Will except all offers.
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    55 gallon aqueon tempered?

    Planning on drilling two maybe three holes in the back pain. I have probably had it for almost two years I believe
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    55 gallon aqueon tempered?

    Tearing down my 55 gallon aqueon that has been running with cichlids. Looking to drill it. Not sure if it is tempered or not. Anyone have any idea?
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    55 gallon build

    Mine has been running with cichlids in it for almost two years. Can't remember a warning sticker so I'm not really sure.
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    First SW Tank for the summer!

    I have a 20 gallon long tank myself. If you want an anemone check out the bubble tips. Not the condy anemones that you see most at the big name stores. I used a emperor 400 on mine and it worked pretty well as long as I kept up the water changes. I also have a pair of clowns in mine that are...
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    Mixing your water

    Second on the ro di unit. Have also had bad luck with buying distilled water
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    What do i need to start a saltwater tank?

    Wow that is a complete and perfect list!!
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    20 Gallon Build

    Hopefully moving it will allow it to get more acclimated to the lights. Looks great!!
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    What do you guys think?

    I used bio spira in my 20 gallon long. I poured the bottle in and added two clowns. Most people will tell you that this is not the recomended way of doing things. Worked great for me. No major spike in anything. Been running for over a year now. With my new set up I think I am going to use dr...
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    55 gallon build

    You are right if it is tempered you can't drill it. I need to take mine to the glass shop to see if it is tempered as I am unsure if it is or not.
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    new "old guy" 55 gal sw startup....

    I think you would be fine adding the slimmer without waiting the two weeks. Just may not have much skimmate until the organics build up in the tank.
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    lighting

    Depends on how many bulbs and wattage of the bulbs. I believe you may be okay for some lower light stuff. Not really sure though.
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