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    2 Complete systems for sale CHEAP!

    I have two complete setups I am looking to sell. I got back into the aquarium hobby after about a 7 year hiatus and just didnt enjoy it like I used to and coupled with the fact that I just got a new hot tub, my power bill has risen to entirely too high of a level. Well, anyway, Here is what...
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    Whats the best way to capture a lionfish.

    Should I use a big net or something? I am slightly worried about contact with the spines and damaging the fish. Zero
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    Something is wiping out my tank

    I wrote about a week or so back about my puffer getting small white spots on him. Well, yesterday his eyes were covered with a white film and this morning he was dead. I went to feed the Lionfish today, and now he is exibiting the same symptoms, He just developed white spots and now his eyes...
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    Lets play, Name... That... Parasite!!!

    Any Idea what seems to be slowly coating my little puffing buddy? He seems as frisky as normal, eats just fine, and does not seem to be showing any signs of stress. He's just covered with little white pinhead sized spots on his body and fins (See Attachment).
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    How do I upload photos to my gallery?

    I feel stupid, but I cant seem to figure out where to go to upload photos to my gallery. Any help? Zero
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    My Lionfish wont eat.

    I purchased a lionfish on friday, and he wont eat. He doesnt seem to be under stress as he isnt breathing hard or crusing around in an agitated manner and none of the other fish are hassling him. He looks perfectly healthy in all respects but I never had a lionfish before, so maybe I am...
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    Where is the best place to buy bulbs?

    I want to pick up a couple 96W 10,000K Power Compact bulbs with the European (flat pin) also called german configuration. Anyone know a good source for cheap bulbs? Zero
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    Added sand and water is milky? Any Ideas?

    I added 350 pounds (enough for a 5-6" sand bed) of southdown sand today to the reef tank I am setting up and the water turned really milky. How long will this last? Can I put the Live rock that showed up this afternoon(I think it will be ok till saturday as it was shipped overnight) in while...
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    To glue or not to glue? (Live rock)

    Ok, whats everyones opinion on gluing live rock to keep it in place? I have heard that its ok to use plumbers cement, any other glues/cements you guys would reccomend? Zero
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    Berlin Method at altitude?

    I was told by someone today that the berlin method does not work at altitude, Is this true? I could see how this idea could come to be(less O2 at altitude) but I dont think that should make a big difference. But that does get me wondering, how does the oxygen get into the reef tank? Is it just...
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    I will pick up some southdown sand for you!

    I live in Northern Nevada, and if you live in the area or are willing to drive here to get it, I will pick some up for you! I am making a road trip to Idaho probably this friday to get it. Seven hour drive each way but it will save me about 250 bucks in shipping! My LFS told me they wanted...
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    Live rock for $1.60 per pound!!!!

    www.etropicals.com is having a sale thru thursday on fiji live rock! I just ordered 120#'s of it and the total was $334.80 delivered! That is by far the best price I have ever found!
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    What protein skimmer should I use with the Berlin Method?

    Ok, I am setting up my reef tank this week. I got the lighting retrofit set up, I have the stand completed and I am ready to go. (I have been sweating doing this and decided to jump right in the ocean so to speak) I found a screaming deal on live rock, $1.60 a pound, so now I can afford to...
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    need the address of a Home Depot that has Southdown ANYWHERE

    After much begging and pleading, Not to mention a little whining, My local Home Depot has said if I can give them a store location that has southdown sand, they will try to get them to send them a pallet of it! So, Im allmost there! All I need now is for you fine Aquarium Advice people to let...
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    Ok, What type of filter should I use for my reef tank....

    I am just about ready to set up my reef tank, A 120 gal. I just ordered the lighting and all I am missing now is the protein skimmer, UV, And filter. I have heard don't use cannister filter, use a wet dry. don't use a wet dry use nothing but the protein skimmer and some powerheads, Maybe a...
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    Reno area?

    Anyone in the Reno area want to split shipping on online orders? Trade Equipment? Trade Livestock or Macro Algae? Let me know! Zero
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    Great deals on lighting...

    Well, after much sweating trying to decide what lighting to get, where to get it, and in what form to get it... (This was the most agonizing part of setting up my reef tank) I found a great person to deal with. www.petsupplyliquidator.com I e-mailed him and asked for an item he did not have...
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    Downside to big tanks.. how to move them around the house?

    Well, I just found the downside to large tanks... My Girl wants to paint the dining (AKA Fish) room... unfortunatly thats where my 120Gal reef and 55 Gal FO tank are located.... She also wants to replace the carpet with a pergo (sic) flooring... Now, is there any easy way to move this stuff...
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    Testing bites... Do Test strips work well?

    Has anyone used those quick test strips? Do they work well enough? Are they accurate? I would probably be alot better about testing my water if it didnt take hours..... God, I hate counting 20 drops of this, 15 drops of that, 18 drops of this... And thats just for the Ammonia! or the waiting...
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    ViaAqua Multi-Skimmer

    Has anyone used the ViaAqua Multi-Skimmer with the built in UV? I was looking at one and it seems pretty cool and I was wondering what other peoples experiences were with them. If I get it it will just be going in my 55gal FO tank. Thanks Zero
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    Check out this lighting system! Would it work for me?

    Check out this system. I am a newbie but it looks pretty cool. I have a 120 gallon tank that I will be setting up as a reef tank as soon as I sell my Chevelle for the last of the components that I need (Lights being the big one anyone want to buy a '71 chevelle? :wink: ) My tank is 60" long...
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    Tufa Rock for as a base for a reef?

    I live in an area where there is tons of tufa Rock. It seems to be that it would work well as a base rock for a reef tank as it is just chock full of little holes and is pretty light. It is also somewhat brittle in small pieces. Has anyone tried this rock? Below is a link to a web site about...
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    Would this be a good choice for my reef tank?

    Has anyone used the TidePool 2 wet/dry filter from Marineland? Here is a link to the product description. It would be for a 120 gallon reef tank. Thanks Zero http://www.superfishstore.com/TidepoolSOS000gtanks.htm
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    Welcome to the Nevada regional forum

    Welcome to the Nevada Forum! Feel free to roam around and post whatever you like as there is a lot of room in this great big empty forum! Live in Northern Nevada and want to order from one of those places online with free shipping on large orders? Find someone here to split it with(including...
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    Re: Nevada Regional Forum

    Re: Nevada Regional Forum Ok, Sounds good! I don't know how many members we have from Nv, But there is at least 1 other ;) Please let me know what my responsibilitys as a moderator will be. Thanks, Zero
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