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    Best Place To Get LR? (With out having to sell a kidney)

    You might want to check shipping charges at Live Aquaria -- they charge $1.59 lb for next day air.....if your lfs has it for $5 lb that might be the way to go.......Bob
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    Uncured ?

    I just talked to Rob at Premium Aquatics. he's got Fiji in large pieces for my 125 but its uncured. How bad will the smell be since the tank's in our liv. room? And will i need a skimmer from day one? I'm dyin to get my tank cycled so any opinion will be appreciated. We plan on drivin to Indy...
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    New to this...

    Define " test fish"... :(
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    Refractometer

    I just got the blue one from Premium Aquatics...talk about a BIG difference, my plastic swing arm was readin 1.026 while my refractometer is showin 1.020. It's definitely worth the $45 spent to have the peace of mind in knowing my sg is where it should be...Thanks again to AA.....Hey slov, if...
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    Where to buy ????????

    http://www.premiumaquatics.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=Liverock
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    Coralife skimmer question

    http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=563298&perpage=25&pagenumber=1
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    Refractometer

    Thanks Cindy...i kinda screwed up the link (sorry)....i think i'll order one today, and thanks again...Bob
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    Refractometer

    http://www.drsfostersmith.com/Product/Prod_Display.cfm?pcatid=9957&ref=3532&subref=AK&N=2004+113761
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    Refractometer

    From reading the posts i've decided to go with a refractometer instead of the swing arm i'm using now; has anyone used this model and if so what's your opinion ? TIAhttp://www.drsfostersmith.com/Product/Prod_Display.cfm?pcatid=9957&ref=3532&subref=AK&N=2004+113761
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    MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

    Merry Christmas Merry Christmas to my friends at Aquarium Advice...this is a fantastic site and has been a BIG help in getting my tank up and running
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    First timer, is this a good deal?

    Wow that sounds high to me. I've got less than that in my 125 gal.....if i lived closer i'd service your tank for $65 bi-weekly :lol: I recommend you hang out here, watch for the links people post and you can definitely save money buying online. The fun in this hobby is doing the maintenance...
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    Black silicone not matching

    Thanks Mike----that might be the way to go; it bothers the Mrs. more than it does me :lol:
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    Black silicone not matching

    On my 125 gal Allglass tank theres large gaps on the rear glass where they siliconed the frame to the glass....i tried squirting black silicone between the outside frame and glass but it doesn't quite match and almost looks worse....i've thought about gluing a 1" strip of black plastic to the...
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    Which Skimmer?

    After measuring my sump (Seaclear 200) i'll probably have to go with the CSS 220...it runs around $170 compared to to $230 for the ASM G2....thanks guys for your input !
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    Which Skimmer?

    I'm debating between the ASM G1 and the Coralife SS for my 125 gal fowlr setup...i have room in my sump for either model and was interested in the pros and cons between the two....i'm picking up my cured rock from Premium Aquatics this weekend and am wondering if i should run my skimmer...
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    Actinic 03 ?

    I've seen both Actinic and Actinic 03 advertised....guess there isn't enough diffirence to worry about --- Thanks Say
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    Actinic 03 ?

    Maybe i should have said the difference between Actinic and Actinic 03? :?
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    Actinic 03 ?

    Can someone tell me the difference between 6700k and actinic 03 bulbs?
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    Lighting ? for 125 Gal. fish only

    Can you post a link for the 6 ft? All i could find in there retro was the 4 ft....and i was wondering if i could drill holes in a non retro and screw it to my canopy's cross braces?
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    Lighting ? for 125 Gal. fish only

    Can i get an opinion on this fixture? My canopy is about 10 " high and the tank is 6' long...it will be a fowlr-----will i have dark spots? and any suggestions on adding moonlights later on? http://www.marinedepot.com/md_viewItem.asp?idproduct=ES53206 :)
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    Newbie sump problem

    I solved my problem by building 2 standpipes from the site you posted Steve.....the materials cost me around 16$ and worked out fantastic....Thanks again to everyone :D
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    Newbie sump problem

    Thanks for all the great info ! I need to go shopping this weekend..........
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    Newbie sump problem

    No the overflows don't have standpipes on them....he sold me 2 perforated cylinders about 6" high with foam blocks to slip over them.....are you recommending installing pipes in the bulkheads an inch or 2 below the lip of the overflow? I looked on Sea Clears website and i discovered i had my top...
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    Newbie sump problem

    The water level is 1" below the top frame, and yes the overflows run fine until the sump level drops. I hooked up my 2nd pump today and added water to the sump; now my sump level is about 4" above the marked line, but my overflows are near empty (approx. 1" in each one) and making noise....Do...
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    Newbie sump problem

    I bought a 125 gal All Glass w/dual overflows and a 200 gal. Pro Clear Aquatics sump. I'm using 2 Lifetech 4550 pumps rated at 2650 L/H so i'm guessing there flow is around 650 gph......my problem is with both pumps running the sump level drops below the indicated water line and they start...
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