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    want2findnemo's 75g tank build (updated)

    Hi my old thread is too old to reply to. http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f14/want2findnemos-75g-tank-build-103185.html So I will continue my updates on this one. Haven't been on for a while due to work and recession =( But I've always had a place in my heart for the guys and gals who...
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    Before Coraline Algae forms

    I read somewhere that before Coraline algae comes it first is lime green. Is this true?
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    When is it safe to add coral frags?

    Just wondering when its safe to add them. Since they are not as heavy bio as fish can I add like say 5 1" frags at once? Tank is finished cycling and all the stats are: 0 ammonia 0 nirite 0 nitrate 1.023 sal 8.2 ph 78 temp 75g tank Please advise, thanks in advanced.
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    Brands/Types of foods you use...

    For clown fish and green chromis What does everyone recommend in terms of food type (flake, pellet etc) and brands?
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    Hermit or not to Hermit?

    Does anyone have issues with their hermit crabs killing their snails? Will the hermits dmg corals?
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    HELP skimmer going nuts...

    Woke up this morning and my skimmer is like overflowing with water/bubbles. Last night it was just microbubbles now my skimmer is overflowing. Is the water lvl in the skimmer too high? its in 12inches of water.
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    Zoo Med Power Sweep 228 Powerhead

    Anyone use this product? Comments or suggestions? Looks pretty neat, want to get one and put it in the back wall right in the middle...
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    RO/DI or dechlorinated tap water for 1st cycle?

    Went to the LFS and some LR websites and they say to use Tap water with dechlorinator when first putting my LR with Base rock for the initial cycle. They say it is because tap water contains some of the stuff that would benefit the rocks and help with the cycle. Should I go that route or...
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    DIY Rock

    Wanted to post my pics of my DIY rock. Here are some pics of my DIY ROCK. I made 4 so far, they are curing in a little backyard pond thingy. http://img77.imageshack.us/img77/9717/dsc06066cv7.jpg http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/5303/dsc06062sf6.jpg
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    Too much flow in sump?

    Well after reading some posts on flow in the tank. I have concluded that it is good to have a lot of flow. But my question is what about in a sump? Will too much flow going through my sump result in a decline in performance for my skimmer? MSX 160. skimmer. Thanks in advanced.
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    questions about buying used live rock

    I have some questions if I was to buy someone elses live rock who was taken apart their tank. How do I test it to see if they used copper? What is the proper method of holding the rock until my DT is fully set up and still maintain as much purple algae? Cuz Im still in the middle...
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    ups-what's really important to power?

    Thinking of getting a UPS incase i have a blackout. But in the event of a blackout what would be the most important things to keep running? Powerhead, pump, heater etc? Does anyone have any recommendations for a product? was looking @ this... Ultra ULT31502 1000 VA 600 Watt AVR Backup...
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    Fire Fish or Purple Fire Fish?

    Which one do you think I should get and why? ;) I wanna put like 4 of one kind my tank, I read two kinds cannot go together. What is everyones opinion? They soo pretty!
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    lighting and fixtures

    Ok Im reading on lighting and so far I read that corals need higher Kelvin output then say FO. I went to a few LFS and like looked at their light bulbs, most of them have the Blue and White light bulbs and then the ones with hard corals have the shorter really high intensity bulbs (MH?) So...
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    return pump power

    Hi ive been looking around for something that shows me how to calculate what power my return pump should be. I stumbled apon Reef Central Online Community But i dont know which formula i need to use because I dont see one that allows me to put in the size of my hole (1.5) and the length...
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    different clowns

    I wanted to get 3 Ocellaris Clownfish and 1 Maroon Clownfish for a 75g tank Would it be ok? Or will they fight each other cuz they are the same kind. I read that if I introduce them at the same time it will be ok... Please advise...
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    Protein Skimmer

    I have a 75G tank and went to Big Als and they suggested I buy a Coral Life 125G one. Has anyone bought this one and can give me a review?
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    Substrate

    A lot of people are saying stay away from CC, and suggesting argonite or sand (sugar grade size) Just wondering why sugar grade size and if it was a bit bigger like half a grain of rice size, what would be the impact or difference?
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    DIY 30g sump

    For a 75G tank that is on a stand, from the ground to the top of the tank is 52inches. The tank is 20inches high. ImageShack - Hosting :: tankxu9.jpg Im planning to make a sump that is 48x19x10 ImageShack - Hosting :: sumpni0.jpg Is this sump drawing correct? And when putting...
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    want2findnemo's 75g tank build

    Background: I am a new hobbyist and trying to get a FOWLR setup for my house. I started off knowing nothing about keeping marine fish. But I have worked hard to learn. Right now all I have is a tank full of freshwater. The tank is in my basement away from the sun and it is mounted on a stand. I...
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