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08-17-2012, 11:55 PM
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Do you think it's to soon for me to get one or should I be okay?
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What lights do you have again? HQI right?
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08-17-2012, 11:58 PM
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What lights do you have again? HQI right?
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Yep the HQI!
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08-17-2012, 11:59 PM
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Yep the HQI!
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I'd say go for it!! 
Just keep an eye on it. If you can put it on a rock near the sand bed.
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08-18-2012, 12:01 AM
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I'd say go for it!!
Just keep an eye on it. If you can put it on a rock near the sand bed. |
That's what I like to hear! Could I put it directly on the sand bed?
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08-18-2012, 12:08 AM
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That's what I like to hear! Could I put it directly on the sand bed?
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Yes you can. That's where mine started out but I noticed when it opened and closed that it started getting deeper into my sand bed. I have a deep sand bed so I was afraid it was gonna get lost lol.
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08-18-2012, 12:11 AM
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Yes you can. That's where mine started out but I noticed when it opened and closed that it started getting deeper into my sand bed. I have a deep sand bed so I was afraid it was gonna get lost lol.[/
Lol well I've gotta say since I have that 55 gallon cichlid tank I just love how you have so much flexibility with this saltwater set up. Plus they are so colorfull
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08-18-2012, 12:17 AM
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Thanks!! Hard work but I love every second of it!!
I'm glad I can help and inspire so many here on the forum!!
That makes it all worth while. When I can help others on the hobby and pass on the knowledge that was taught to me.
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08-18-2012, 12:21 AM
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Thanks!! Hard work but I love every second of it!!
I'm glad I can help and inspire so many here on the forum!!
That makes it all worth while. When I can help others on the hobby and pass on the knowledge that was taught to me.
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I really thought that going from a cichlid tank to a saltwater would be so difficult but I think it's really not as long as you stay on top of it. Don't get me wrong I love my cichlids, but I can look at that saltwater tank for hours. Even though it only has a few frags lol but it's getting there for sure.
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08-18-2012, 12:28 AM
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I really thought that going from a cichlid tank to a saltwater would be so difficult but I think it's really not as long as you stay on top of it. Don't get me wrong I love my cichlids, but I can look at that saltwater tank for hours. Even though it only has a few frags lol but it's getting there for sure.
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Yeah I feel the same. I love my Cichlid tank but the SW is just a whole different ball game. And your right staying on top of it and being patient will REALLY pay off!! Just take it slow. Look where I got in 9 months!! You can do the same. Just test test test and do your water changes. And NEVER dose anything you can't test for
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08-18-2012, 12:30 AM
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Yeah I feel the same. I love my Cichlid tank but the SW is just a whole different ball game. And your right staying on top of it and being patient will REALLY pay off!! Just take it slow. Look where I got in 9 months!! You can do the same. Just test test test and do your water changes. And NEVER dose anything you can't test for
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Would it be a good idea to test for calcium? I didn't think it would be a big deal in a tank so small and water changes should take care of it but I wanted to make sure.
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08-18-2012, 12:37 AM
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Yes!! Test for everything. I test cal, alk, mag, nitrates, nitrites, ammonia, pH and phosphates.
Absolutely test for those. Of your parameters are good your corals will thrive!!
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08-18-2012, 09:20 PM
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I have been acclimating the clam, some snails, and some polyps for the last hour and a half. About to put them in the tank.
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08-18-2012, 09:56 PM
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I have been acclimating the clam, some snails, and some polyps for the last hour and a half. About to put them in the tank.
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Can't wait for pics!
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08-18-2012, 10:02 PM
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Can't wait for pics!
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Yes sir! First thing in the morning!
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08-18-2012, 10:22 PM
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Awesome. Looking forward to pics.
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08-19-2012, 11:19 AM
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Here you go guys!
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08-19-2012, 11:47 AM
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Here you go guys!
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Sweet now I really want one lol. I am saving some cash to make a trip in a couple weeks to a lfs that is really nice but I always want to spend a lot so I am waiting to save up enough cash. Want some LPS and maybe the clam and more mushrooms. Also I really haven't for got ya. I promise to get that fuge out to you tomorrow. I have to go to the post office
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08-19-2012, 11:51 AM
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Sweet now I really want one lol. I am saving some cash to make a trip in a couple weeks to a lfs that is really nice but I always want to spend a lot so I am waiting to save up enough cash. Want some LPS and maybe the clam and more mushrooms. Also I really haven't for got ya. I promise to get that fuge out to you tomorrow. I have to go to the post office |
The guy told me on the phone it was only 3 inches but I think it's closer to 4. I bought another coral just not sure what it is. I will post a picture when it fully opens up. I know what you mean I figured if I was going to make the drive I would spend atleast 100 bucks haha. No problem man no rush over here!
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08-19-2012, 11:54 AM
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Also after conversing with convict who didn't have much luck with the fuge I believe we have figured out the issue and I think I have mine turning around and growing.
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08-19-2012, 11:55 AM
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Also after conversing with convict who didn't have much luck with the fuge I believe we have figured out the issue and I think I have mine turning around and growing.
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I'll keep you in the loop so you can do it
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