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    Overflow box/ Pump?

    Thats what I was thinking, I havn't got the pump yet, So I'll just get one rated at about 1600 GPH. That should be good for the Head loss. Thanks for clearing this up for me.
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    Overflow box/ Pump?

    Having a overflow box that is rated for 1400GPH can I use a Pump rated for 800GPH? Or do you need a pump and Overflow box rated the same? Thanks for you help as always.
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    Majestic Angel is dead too! Im about to give up...

    Maybe those fish that died could have something to do with the way the LFS or wholesaler collected them???? Asked the store how there fish are collected? Here is what I've noticed. I've purchased fish from PETCO at different times and all but 1 survived Then I started buying my fish at a...
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    Clowns and anemones

    In my 30 gal my O clown hangs out by the PH all day and sleeps by it. Now in my 55gal my paired Clarkii Clown's immediately started hosting my anemone. The key to this I think was, I added my clowns and anemone at the same time. It is so cool to watch the 2 clowns in the anemone. I'll post a...
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    Bubbles from my Bak Pak 2?

    I have the same issue that you have or had. Micro bubbles everywere That sounds like a good Idea.
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    What do you feed your SW fish?

    I feed mine frozen brine shrip socked in Zoe and Garlic gaurd. every 3 days I'll also feed pellet food. Can't remember what brand it is off the top of my head. I also will once a week add a pice of seaweed for my Tang.
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    Powerheads:Quantity,Placement,Model

    I would agree, I have a 55gal with 3 Maxi Jet 1200 2 on one side and 1 on the other. I've got one half way down in the tank and the other 2 about 1/4 the way down. It seams to work really well. the one that is half way down is pushing water behind my LR the other 2 are pushing water toward each...
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    Buying fish online, comments, suggestions!

    I want to thank everyone for your great advice, I think I'll try and see how it goes.
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    Best test kits

    Here is the link to the Salifert Kits, there pricey but they definitely work. http://www.marinedepot.com/aquarium_test_kits_salifert.asp?CartId= I've been very happy with them.
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    What is the wildest/most exotic SW FISH you've seen?

    For one of the weirdest looking I think the frogfish has got my vote.
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    Coralline alge?

    Any additives you can put in the tank to help coralline algae grow. I've read in "the conscientious marine aquarist" about adding Calcium and keeping Alkalinity or Carbonate hardness should be high about 8dkh. Any thought or ideas about what type of additives I can add to the tank? Let me know...
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    Adding Fish to a 55gal

    I have a 55 gal tank. In the tank I have 1 clown and 1 yellow eye tang, 1 cleaner shrimp, crabs and snails. Here is a list of some fish I'm looking at. I will only be getting one of these for now, just trying to figure out which one would be safe to go with. My BIO has all my tank info. FYI: I...
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    Lighting for reef tank

    Is this enough lighting for a reef tank? 55gal Aqualight retrofit 2-96 watt true actinic 03 blue CPF 2-96 watt 10,000k daylight CPF How long should a tank be setup before adding Coral to it? Thanks.
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    Buying fish online, comments, suggestions!

    Thats kinda what I was thinking, just wanted to see what others thought. I like the fact that liveaquaria has a 14 guarantee.
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    Buying fish online, comments, suggestions!

    What dose everyone think about buying fish online? If anyone has done this before, what websites do you recommend? Anything specail that you need or need todo. Any input would be great. The reason I'm wanting to know, I'm looking for certain types of fish, I have not been able to find. Thanks again.
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