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  1. chbix

    Light setting on tao leds

    What level are you guys using for zoas? I have 2 of the Tao LEDs that are adjustable. I have been running them on like 10-20% for the whites and about 50% on blues. The only coral I have is 2 diff sets of zoas. they are almost directly under the lights. I have the blues on for 2 hours, then...
  2. chbix

    Fish that swim mid to top of the tank?

    Have 2 clowns 2 bangai cardinals, fire fish and a goby. Want something that's more of an active swimmer these just seem to hang out in the rocks
  3. chbix

    New reno/ northern nevada reef club

    Some people are getting together on 9/14 at 430 for the first meeting. It will be at strictly reef. The owner said we get %10 off during the meeting
  4. chbix

    Power heads

    I am wanting to get new power heads. But have specific requirements. 1) magnetic attachment 2) reliable on/off to use with my ac3 in a wavemaker program. 3) small openings (already lost a 6 line who ventured into the one I'm using now while it was off then turned on and chopped it up) Not...
  5. chbix

    Mounting ideas for taotronics led

    Just got 2 of the LEDs for my 55z. Was wanting to see how you guys are mounting them. I was contemplating making some kind of support off of the stand that comes up the back of the tank but with over flow and return lines not sure if I want to. Not wanting to do a canopy either. I have no...
  6. chbix

    Upgrade from 55 to 220!

    Ok so I found a great deal on a 220 with stand and a few extras. My 55 gallon has been running for just under a year. I will be moving the new tank to a new area so it will be easy for me to set up the new one prior to tearing down the old. My concern is how to do this right so that I...
  7. chbix

    Fish in powerhead

    My 6 line got stuck in a ph, got chewed up but was able to swim out and hide when I turned it off. He was still alive today. Is there anything I can do for him or just wait and see if he makes it?
  8. chbix

    My firsy death...

    After three months I have my first dead fish. Added a purple firefish and came home to him face Down in the sand...I think he got stuck on a rock after death and my pistol shrimp proceeded to bury him.....he's only been in there 2 days...seemed fine was active and eating...
  9. chbix

    Protein skimmer?

    I'm tired of messing with protein skimmers and need to just spend the money and get a good one. Looking at spending around $200 My dt is a 55 with approx 65-70 total gallons. Want something rated at 100 or more Was looking at bubble magus curve 5 Bm nac 5.5 And reef octopus 4. Any opinions...
  10. chbix

    Tube worm?

    Any ideas what this is? It's coming out of the sand in different places sometimes I see it sometimes I don't.
  11. chbix

    Tank cycled and new additions

    Tank finished cycle last Wednesday... Today got 2 clownfish, 2 camel shrimp and 2 snails. Went to the local big box and was impressed with the size of their fish section, all tanks were clean and fish looked good. When I asked for the fish the clerk asked if it was a new or...
  12. chbix

    Moving sand around?

    What do you guys use to move sand around? I want to make sure it's semi even around the whole bottom and around live rock but my hand just seems to not work....
  13. chbix

    Qt tank.

    So I want to get a qt tank. Probably 5-10g. My question is do you guys qt corals and inverts or just fish?
  14. chbix

    Finally started

    Well I finally got my aquarium set up. 55g acrylic dt with a 20l sump. I got everything plumbed. I used an old hob refug that came with the tank as the overflow box...little noisy but works. Got my skimmer , heater and return in the sump. 50lbs of base rock is in. Water and salt is...
  15. chbix

    Newbie, questions about water

    I live in an area that has arsenic in the water. I am wanting to start a SW tank and am concerned that this will hinder that. Any ideas or suggestions? Also another question. The house I live in has a cut out in the wall. Its almost 5' long 3' tall and about 3' wide is where I want to put...
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