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    lifeguard fluidized bed..CA 2200 pump.. red sea prizm skimme

    i am selling a lifeguard fluidized bed filter for 65 shipped. also have a catalina aquariums 2200 pump which is like they say rated at around 600 gph at 4 ft. for 45 shipped and also a red sea prizm protein skimmer... the regular one with 18 blade impellor for 80 shipped. everything is brand new...
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    Flow recommendations for 135 mixed reef? what pumps?!

    im currently upgrading my 135 gallon system that was mainly FOWLR and a few mushrooms and softies to a full mixed reef...luckily with a 135 i have some depth on my side so i can add my lower light things to the bottom. i want to add mostly SPS since i have my lights on order from hellolights.com...
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    PC to metal halide....what to choose? help

    i have a 135 gallon tank that the dimensions are 72in long, 24inches tall, and 18 inches deep. i currently have 4x96 watt power compacts (there are 2 36inch fixtures) one on each side. i want to change to metal halides i was thinking 250s. how you would setup a tank like this if you could do it...
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    POLL QUESTION: how many power outlets are you using?

    i want to know how many power outlets people are using for their setups... just for one tank (cuz i know we all multiple tanks lol)... On my 90 gallon FOWLR which is attached to my 29 gal fuge has a total of 16 outlets consumed (powerstrips) (6 are on timers)...what about you???
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    what kind of clean up crew for predator tank?

    what are some good things to add for a clean up crew....i have 90 gal FOWLR with a niger trigger...lunare wrasse...and foxface all good size and a snowflake and spotted moray....what are some good additions for sifting my sand (Crushed Puca and coral mixed sizes) and cleaning the rocks...the...
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    Miracle Mineral Mud...Adding to established fuge?

    has anyone added this stuff to their existing system? i was wondering if it were possible without totally clouding the tank and disturbing everything
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    air bubbles on algae?...whats the deal

    i have little air bubbles growing out of my algae....its coming from the algae on the rocks, the glass, and the macro...cuz its all in a fuge...could this just be the gas exchange or is it some certain kind of algae? Everything is fine with water this just happens from time to time...i was...
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    heater question...is this good? Pro heat 2 titanium?

    i was thinking about getting the Pro heat 2 250 watt heater (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4378585743&fromMakeTrack=true) for the sump of my 90 gal FOWLR. i like the idea of titanium being non corrosive and having the temp and controls all in one unit...has anyone used this...
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    how much daylight watts vs. actinic? ratios

    i was wondering what ratios people run with their setups. I mean how much wattage of daylight and actinic...i am trying to see if i should run equal wattages of daylight and actinic...or more daylight than actinic? right now i have a 65 watt bulb that is a 50/50 and then i have a T-5 actinic and...
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    HELP, how to setup/maintain up hospital tank? fighting ICK!

    recently my 90 gal FOWLR got ick from a copperband i introduced, they are gradually comming down with it one by one. i setup a 29 gal hospital/quarantine the other day and one fish (my red emperor snapper) is in it now. i am treating with cupramine beacuse i have had success in the past. He...
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    Turn off UV when treating with KENT Rx-P?

    i am treating my main FOWLR and a few inverts with kent marine Rx-P every other day and with Poly-Ox on off days like indicated...i am also skimming like indicated...however they didnt say whether to turn UV off when treating...should i to be safe? or is it worse cuz the UV helps too?
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    what kind of pumps to use? help

    i am currently running a SURGE 3500 that pushes 660gph. i am using the AQUA CLEAR pro 75 wet/dry (no bio balls)like this one http://www.aquatichouse.com/FILTRATION%20MENU_files/advanwetdry.asp on my 90 gallon FOWLR, the SURGE 3500 return pump (660GPH) is also T jointed into a 29 gallon...
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    RO/DI water storage...chem use?

    hey, i was wondering how some people store their ro/di water for use between water changes...do you store it and then put salt in or salt then store? also, do you still use chems like PRIME and stuff before water changes or does the RO/DI take care of all that? just give me a little info on how...
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    anyone have a 30inch power compact for sale?

    i was wondering if anyone had a 30 inch power compact that would fit the typical 29 gallon tank...one like a jbj or one of the like that houses 2 straight pin 65 watt bulbs....let me know
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    HUGE LION oregon region cheap

    i have a big volitan lion for sale for about 80$ in oregon region...he takes up the span of a five gallon bucket....hes in my 90gal... raised by me....eats prepared food...
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    best way to make a feeding stick...

    i need to make a feeding stick for my loinfish...how it the easiest and safest way to do it
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    refugium setup...LR, substrate, etc

    right now i am setting up my 29 gal refugium for my 90 gal big fish tank....how much substrate should i use? would like 20 lbs LR work? im thinking about ordering gulf rock from LR.com...i think the tank is gonna hold macro algaes and maybe a couple inverts (shrimp etc)...i just need to get my...
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    refugium substrate?

    i have crushed puca shell substrate left over from adding to my 90 gal....can i use this for my main or base substrate...i know its not live but i think i might have it seeded with some that is...and i will definately be filling it with LR. i just want to save some $$$ and use what i have...also...
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    whats wrong with my lion?

    i have this big volitan loinfish...(about 9 inches long) and i know that they have a hard time getting used to eating prepared food (they prefer live) but i have had him for a long time now and he wont eat anymore...everything with him seems fine...he even seems hungry. i put his normal shrimp...
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    whats wrong with my lion?

    i have this big volitan loinfish...(about 9 inches long) and i know that they have a hard time getting used to eating prepared food (they prefer live) but i have had him for a long time now and he wont eat anymore...everything with him seems fine...he even seems hungry. i put his normal shrimp...
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    automatic shutoff valve?

    does anyone know if there is such a thing as a shut off valve for gravity flow wet/dry filters that shuts closed is the power goes out? i have a 90 gal and 29 ref and if the power goes out i lose like 20 gal on the floor? im sure there is a solution for this because that is a major flaw when i...
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    Help with Plumbing Refugium

    right now i have a 90 gallon holding my big fish (lion trigger eel etc)...filtering it i have a aqua clear pro 75 sump with skimmer , also i have a rena filstar xp3 canister...i have a 29 gal mounted underneath my main tank and in front of the filtration..(so picture a big cube tank on top and...
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