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    Ok to water change in winter??

    Let me start by saying sorry for taking so long to reply! I have tested the water, and it seems to be next to perfect Carbonate hardness 7dkh-125.3ppm Phosphate 0ppm Ammonia 0ppm Nitrite 0 ppm Nitrate 0 ppm Ph 7.3-7.4 ( hard to tell between colors) Oxygen saturation 9 mg/L (ppm) +\- .5 mg/L...
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    Help ro/di unit over 150psi

    I just got my unit back after sending in for warranty issues, now the pressure gage reads over 150psi! Is this going to be a problem? Will something give out at that pressure? Please someone help
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    Show off your favorite fish

    My hippo Hope I did that right, sorry
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    Ok to water change in winter??

    Ok, I have a backyard koi/goldfish pond, about 2000gal. Before the cold set in I put a pump in to move the water around so it wouldn't freeze, then I found out an air pump would be better! So I put one in. I made sure that there was no leaves or other debrie in the pond before it froze over...
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    Trigger tried to Eat my clownfish!!

    I was watching my tank tonight 2-3 hrs. after the light went out. When all the sudden out of no where comes my blue jaw Trigger and attacks my clown!! I'm Talking holy cow he went from the bottom of the tank to the top, faster than I could blink! Up to this point I have never seen him be...
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    Powerhead placement???

    I recently got two hydor koralia power heads, along with the two I already had. If any one could help me with where in the tank should I put them? The two that I already had are on the back wall pointing toward the center of the front glass. I wanted more water flow, cause the particulate rate...
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    My tank pics

    Thanx every one!! It's nice to get feed back. It's a 120g W/ 40g sump/refuge, the filtration is an ASM G4 skimmer, And a rena filstar xp xl, of course LR 140# and 2-3" Live Sand, the lighting is a combination of led's and 48" T-12 VHO's. 130W Led's (Blue, White, Purple) and 880w VHO's (Actinic...
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    My son's first fish!!

    http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=124160&stc=1&d=1349925335 http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=124161&stc=1&d=1349925335 http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=124162&stc=1&d=1349925335 my son got his...
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    My tank pics

    http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=124153&stc=1&d=1349924301 http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=124154&stc=1&d=1349924301 http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=124155&stc=1&d=1349924301...
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    More Tang Pics

    VeryNice! I like Tangs as well. So Beautiful!
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    My tank

    I also like the blue background. Nice placement of the rock! Lots of caves and hidding places for the fish!!
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    My tank pics !

    Very Nice!! looks Great
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    Skimmer replacement

    ok thanx But it's rated to UP TO 150G would that still work with a 120 with a heavy bioload?? Would i need to go one step bigger than that? It also has an OTP pump is that better than what is on the reef octo diablo 225 with its sicce pump? does the gph make a difference? cause the R.O. nwb150...
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    Skimmer replacement

    I need to get another skimmer, I was cleaning my ASM G4 the other day and the neck were it cones cracked! Unfortunately I can't afford to buy a five hundred dollar skimmer (wish I could) so any advice as to which skimmer is the best bang for the buck?? I have looked at a few but don't know...
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    newbie question about saltwater

    I was thinking about trying my hand at mixing my own saltwater. The cost is getting to high for me to continue buying my saltwater (30g 2-3 days) RO/DI water in my area is MUCH cheaper. Can any body lend some knowledge on this subject? What type of salt that is better? Reef Crystals vs instant...
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