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09-20-2011, 04:14 PM
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i wouldnt ever add anything alive and living to a cycling tank. Too much risk in my opinion.
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180g- Mostly BIG fish and some coral. ~80g Nuvo- My coral tank with "happy fish"~ 90g- FOWLR Not the not happy type of fish~ 125g- Freshwater Malawi Cichlids ~10g- Nuvo- The refugees from the Ich of '18
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09-21-2011, 08:17 AM
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Hey I'm back from my hols tanks looking great I'm miles behind on my build ATM hoping to get back on track soon! What dry rock did you get? 
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09-22-2011, 05:28 PM
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Thank you. Live Rock soon, that will really get this on the way! On the dry rock is from the site you recommended, mangroves and more. Order only on a tuesday and Wednesday with them though. The pieces are quite big! Only got three in!
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09-22-2011, 05:34 PM
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You should ask the retailer next time to give you smaller rocks. Our sellers here in the states usually take requests. You can also bust up that base rock somewhat easily if you hit the right spot. 
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180g- Mostly BIG fish and some coral. ~80g Nuvo- My coral tank with "happy fish"~ 90g- FOWLR Not the not happy type of fish~ 125g- Freshwater Malawi Cichlids ~10g- Nuvo- The refugees from the Ich of '18
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09-22-2011, 06:44 PM
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Thanks Carey for the tip. I did manage to break some of the rock, still seems quite big. When I order the live rock I will definitely request the right sizes
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09-23-2011, 03:51 AM
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Cool that what I'm gonna order then, I cant wait it's been so long I need to get this started!
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09-24-2011, 06:12 PM
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Yours is going to be awesome! Did I say I ordered a new powerhead? It's very snazzy. I can't remember which one, but it pushes 4000. It's keeping the water crystal clear. Tomorrow I am buying live rock, so it should be with me on Monday CANT WAIT
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09-25-2011, 04:45 AM
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Your so far ahead now! I'm buying my RO unit , base rock, sand and salt Friday. What sand did you get?
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09-25-2011, 12:33 PM
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Man all this new tank talk makes me want to start one now lol
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09-25-2011, 02:08 PM
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Not sure where abouts in the uk you are but if your near Wakefield (if not it's worth the drive!) I've found an excellent store it's won loads of awards, interfish it's called, now I've found it I won't go anywhere else! Massive selection of corals, fish and critters anything you need even choosing your own live rock pieces. Everything is so healthy and surprisingly cheaper than everywhere else.
Check it out on the web everyone from the UK.
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24W UV, 17.5KG Fiji Live Rock, Temp - 25C,
SG - 1.023, Amm - Nil, NitrI - Nil, NitrA - Nil,
Ph - 8.4, Alk - 4.3 Meq, Cal - 450, Mag - 1340
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09-28-2011, 01:57 PM
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Mj, I got some pink aragonite sand. It's on Mangroves and More. Steve, you should! It's all very exciting. My Little Ocean, thank you for the tip on the fish shop. I haven't been to Yorkshire before so maybe it will be a nice trip.
One VERY annoying thing has happened though... And I am SO ticked off!!!!! The hood has broke. I've emailed the company to see what they are going to do about it but I haven't heard from them yet. I just turned on the switch and BAM the whole thing went bang. Well, more like kaput! And now none of the lights will turn on or the light 
Does anyone have any suggestions on what to do if the company say they aren't liable?
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09-28-2011, 03:02 PM
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Did you has it plugged into a normal plug socket or a surge protection one?
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09-28-2011, 05:15 PM
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Ermm......normal one. LOL. What's the difference? And I got a response the hood replacement is £49. And it is still covered on the warranty. So they will send a replacement one ASAP. Only problem is... I can't find the warranty. What exactly is the warranty? Just a piece of paper? I'm still young I don't know these things! lol
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09-29-2011, 05:38 PM
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I only got instructions with mine no warranty, who did you contact in case I bump into this problem! A surge protection adaptor stops too much electricity entering your plugged in appliance, some things require less electricity than a normal socket puts out causing a surge in power blowing up devices lol! That's the only way I could describe it! I got a 10 socket individually switched surge protection extension down my local DIY store for £15. Hope this helps
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09-29-2011, 06:39 PM
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I didn't think it came with a warranty either!! I thought I was being daft. I just contacted the store I got it from which was Aquatic Store. I've told them I don't have a warranty but would an email from them that they sent me confirming the details be enough. But I haven't had a reply yet.
I will keep you posted though Mj. It's a bummer though...
And thanks for the info on the surge plugs. I think I will get one if it avoids this situation.
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09-29-2011, 06:52 PM
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Yeah I would, hope mine doesn't blow the store I got mine from was late, incredibly rude and the stand was broken! Don't fancy dealing with them ever again!
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09-30-2011, 05:09 AM
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Don't know how it works there. Here in the states a copy of the sales receipt is sufficient. Most just want proof of purchase with a sales date
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10-03-2011, 01:39 PM
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Thanks Crabs and Mj. They will repair it for me, they didn't mind that I didnt have a warranty.
The only bummer is that they want me to ship the lid to THEM. Which will cost me around about £30... There's no point, but I will just bite my tongue and ship it.
I really need someone to convince me not to buy a fish right now. I'm getting that itchy feeling. HELP
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10-03-2011, 01:54 PM
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DONT BUY FISH!!! buy a snail or something NOT FISH!
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SG - 1.023, Amm - Nil, NitrI - Nil, NitrA - Nil,
Ph - 8.4, Alk - 4.3 Meq, Cal - 450, Mag - 1340
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10-03-2011, 02:19 PM
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Buy a plastic floating clown fish I saw them in tesco for £2.00 haha
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