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    Aqua eon pro flex model 2

    Aquaeon pro flex model 2 Guys, Just about to pull the trigger and by this sump for my 72 bow. you can set this up three ways Berlin wet/dry refuge. Not sure which to use for my tank. Fowlr right now but want to add soft corals using Marineland advanced led which is not super intense. Any...
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    3 week old Tank not cycling

    Yes but I would of expected to see some measurable nitratrs???
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    3 week old Tank not cycling

    72 gallons RO/DI- 80 lbs live sand 15 lbs live rock 20 lbs dry rock- bottled bacteria. 3 weeks running with 2 clowns and 1 yellow tailed damsel with a few snails and hermits. No sign of cycle. 0 ammonia, nitrites and nitrates???? No water changes yet, tests verified with a different kit...
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    48" led

    Looking to buy a 48" led with the ramping and effects and such. There are so many out ther, just looking for some good reviews. Tank will have both fish and corals in it. I see that aquatics edge 48" out there. Is that enough light? Oops on the inverted pic! Thanks
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    LEDs for Coraline

    Thanks for the reply. My tank is a fowlr and I see a lot of comments that the standard 40 watt chepo unit that I have is fine and in fact, more light than that can reduce Coraline growth. I see tes 120.00 units at places like petsmart that are led with timer for moon light etc. I'm thinking for...
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    LEDs for Coraline

    Looking to buy a light for my 72 gallon bow front Right now it only has a 48" 40 watt single tube. I just bought live rock that is COVERED with Purple Coraline. I don't want to lose that. I see these led setups at the LFS with moon lighting etc... Are thes sufficient or is there different led...
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    Are these numbers normal?

    New tank setup 72 Gallon 80 lbs live sand bottled bacteria 15 lbs Dry Rock so far, no live rock seeding. 2 clown fish 11 days into initial cycle Do these numbers look OK for a new tank? AMMONIA .10 PH. 8.0 NITRITES. .25 NITRATES. 0 Thanks for any input, just want to...
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    72 gallon tank 1 week old - cycle question

    Thanks for all the help all.
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    72 gallon tank 1 week old - cycle question

    Cascade 100 canister filter with floss only, will add foam pad and ceramic bio pellets tomorrow. Air stone
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    72 gallon tank 1 week old - cycle question

    Thanks so much for your reply. What are your thoughts on keeping the two clowns in there, buying dry rock and curing the rock in a 20 gallon container for 8 weeks, then adding to tank? I checked ammonia today, still 0 but no nitrates either. Tells me that maybe the cycle still didn't start yet...
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    72 gallon tank 1 week old - cycle question

    Hi all, Kind of new at the saltwater hobby. Had a tank 15 years ago but I know things have changed since that. I just set up a 72 gallon tank, bought a ro/di unit and filled it (1.024) I put 80 pounds of live sand in and some bottled bacteria as well. After 3 days, checked ph and all is well...
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    Cascade 1000 manual

    Hello, anyone know where a cop of this can be found? I need an exploded parts diagram. Thanks
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