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    Understanding sumps/return pumps

    Wow so It literally is that simple. Thanks for that bit of info. Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium Advice
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    Understanding sumps/return pumps

    Hello reefers! I've owned a few reef tanks and have had great success with them. But I've never had a sump! My problem is I just do not understand the plumbing behind it. Could anyone explain to me how the water falls into the sump and is returned to the display tank so perfectly without any...
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    Corals! :)

    I personally think most soft corals and LPS corals are pretty easy to take care of. Get a good light, keep up with your water changes with some good salt. If you keep a good schedule, you shouldn't have any problems Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium Advice
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    Lights for PTA?

    I would get either a 6bulb T5HO fixture, Or at least one good led fixture. I've had great results using my ocean revive light over my SPS and I don't even use it at full power. I'm sure at full power you'll be able keep anemones easily. And they aren't too expensive. Sent from my iPhone using...
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    Full spectrum Led light question?

    I use ocean revive lights. I've had many people agree with me and just a few say that saving up and getting something better will pay off. Me and all my buddies use ocean revive and have had zero issues and awesome growth. You can get a unit for like 180? Something like that. Sent from my...
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    29 gallon to 40gb

    I honestly am proud of how much I've learned and how far I've gone in the reef world that I wand to show my progress from when I first started to where I am now. Only been in the hobby 5 months. So glad I don't have the first tank anymore! Lol Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium Advice
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    Have anybody used these lights or know how good they are

    Put the money towards an ocean revive light. Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium Advice
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    Dual t5 HO for corals

    Ok that's what I figured. That's for the input! Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium Advice
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    Dual t5 HO for corals

    It's a coralife brand. Bulbs are 6-7 months old so I'll be getting new ones soon. Is this brand ok? Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium Advice
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    Dual t5 HO for corals

    Hi everyone, I just gave my girlfriend my old 20 long aquarium and a dual bulb t5 ho fixture. She claims to not really want to add corals but we all know how that goes lol. 2 months and that will change lol. Anyways my question is... What can I keep under just 2 bulbs? Obviously no anemones...
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    Shopping at Petco

    I already know that most everyone will agree that it's not to shop at Petco. Especially the one near me because nearly everything has ich. Here's my question... Are inverts safe to buy from ich filled tanks? My lfs sells cleaner shrimp for 55$ but Petco sells for 23$. Will I be introducing ich...
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    Zoas and palys

    Never knew it worked that way. Thanks for the knowledge Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium Advice
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    Zoas and palys

    Thanks guys. So what happens when they grow right next to each other? Will one over take the other or will they just stop growing? Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium Advice
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    Zoas and palys

    Hey everyone, I'm wanting to really start a zoa garden but want to include plays with it. Is it safe to do so? Or will they stung each other? Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium Advice
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    Perching fish ideas?

    I'm not really afraid of it being with my cleaner. I have a peppermint but it's not really a small one. My girlfriend decided to treat herself and add her own fish to my tank Lol. So adding another will have to wait for a little. It's a toss up between the midas and the long nose. They both are...
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