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    uv light

    Do they make a uv light that can be hooked in with pvc pipe for a 120gal
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    problem with sump set up

    I have a 120gal tank with a sump tank.When I bought this 4yrs ago it just didnt seem that it was set up correctly.I am hoping to get help on how this should be set up.The tank is contained with the overflow and diffusers inside the tank.In the sump I have a protein skimmer with 2 small pumps...
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    red algae

    I have the red algae growing all over my LR and on the glass.Ive did the water changes and I cant get rid of it.What is the best way to get this under control
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    pump size

    I have a 120gal saltwater tank with a sump.What size pumps would I need to put in the sump to push water about 6-7ft to the outlet flow tubes in the tank
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    what kind of sand

    I am getting ready to set up my 125 and I wanted to know what kind of sand can I use.Ive read that you can use play sand as long as it doesnt have silicone in it.They say its not worth using the live sand in the bag because most of it is dead before you get it.So if someone can tell me what is...
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    algae question

    some people have told me that this red algae in my tank is bad.It started a year ago after I purchased my live rock and started adding reef plus to the tank.The FS told me that it would bring out the colors of the rock and this is one of the colors.Is this bad
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    coralife 125

    on the coralife skimmer when I need to empty the collection cup do I need to shut the system off or just lower the water below the cup
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    sump question

    I just purchased a corelife protein skimmer and I have to put it in a sump because it doesnt fit on the back with the lid.With this do I need a seperate filter system or just the skimmer.Also,does anyone have a diagram of the set up of a sump with the skimmer
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    heater problem

    My heater went bad in my 100gal so I purchased 2 250 watt heaters.The water temp is 78.8,I have my heaters set to 80.The heater light will come on only for a minute then go off with no temp change.What could be causing this
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    heavy breathing

    My dogface puffer and my grouper are acting like they are breathing heavy,gasping for air.They stay in one spot.Sometimes the puffer will swim around but goes right back to the same spot.Did a water change ,no difference.Any sugestions.Also,I had a shark egg go bad and thats when this...
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    sick tang

    My yellow tang has been fine,eating well as of last night now today he is swimming up near the top sideways and strugles to get towards the bottom.His color is good no marks or ick.The other fish are fine,all chemical test are good,salt level good.any sugestions
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    dog faced puffer

    my puffer has started to get film over his eyes and his color has changed.once and awhile he will take off fast across the tank but mainly he just likes to lay in the rocks.he has heavy breathing but still eats.
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    corals and fish

    Is there any corals that can go with a dogface puffer(MED) and a greenbird wrasse also a dwarf lion.Something that they wont eat
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    sick grouper

    I have a small panther grouper and out of no where he is staying towards the top facing downward.His color is good it seems he has trouble getting to the bottom and staying there.All chem. test are good and salt is good.Anyone know what this could be.All the other fish are fine
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    canister filter

    for a 110 saltwater tank with fish and live rock only what would be the best canister filter to use or other suggestions
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    overflow box

    on the overflow box,to keep the water level high enough in the refuge do I want more water going in the box or raise it up and get less water in the box
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    skimmer or canister

    I am now using a protein skimmer in a refugium on my 110.It seems that the skimmer makes too many bubbles in the tank.I placed a sock filter over the skimmer hose which made a difference.Then I placed a piece of glass between the skimmer hose and the pump and that helped a little bit more.I am...
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    finally complete

    Here is a picture of before and now a completed pic.this is a 110 fish and live rock only.please let me know what you think
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    super vortex 1002

    does anyone have a super vortex 1002 protein skimmer and could tell me exactly how it should be set up correctly so theres not so many bubbles
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    lots of bubbles in water

    I wanted to know how to get rid of the bubbles.I have a 110 with a refugium with a protein skimmer in the refug.It seems like the return diffuser is where all the air bubbles are coming from,it looks like a snow storm.Any way to correct this problem
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    newborn bamboo shark

    my shark has just hatched and I wanted to know if there is any special foods to feed it and if there is a special way to go about that
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    timing on lights

    I am getting ready to start up my 110.Im not sure about the lighting.I have 2-54 watt actinics,2-10,000K and moon lights.I would like the aquarium to be seen until 9 oclock at night,so how would I set these lights so its still bright at 9 oclock and then get darker
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    is this the right sand

    is this the right sand that we can use in our aquariums.kolorscape by old castle.The bag says small amount of silica added
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    Playsand

    Did I read somewhere on here where you can use a certain type of playsand plus live sand and that will work.Does anyone know the name of the sand and where to buy it.someone said home depo
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    ribbon eel food

    my friend just purchased a ribbon eel which is close to 4ft long.what is the best food to feed it.they told him they are pickey eaters
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