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    To water change or not to water change. that is the question

    Almost definitive answer that any site will tell you is: 1 water change per week of about 10% to 20%. Here's how: A. Siphon water out of tank B. Mix with new saltwater to create half old, half new water C. Pump water back in to tank D. Repeat steps A through C E. You're done This is the...
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    timing on lights

    If you have fish only, it matters not how long you run your lights for or when you turn them off. Just don't go crazy and make it perpetual daytime for your fish. You can have it turn on at 12pm and end at 10pm if you'd like. Although, it's interesting to add to the natural sun light cycle...
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    Update on my lighting situation! Excited!!

    My advice is to get a tank that is deeper rather than taller, because it will make the reef look more "distant", but at the same time more mesmerizing. 250W will penetrate 24 inches of depth with 0 problems. However one thing to be aware is too much light. Depending on how you place your...
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    decided to take the plunge again

    Found this link online, might want to check it out: http://www.fishstart.com/discussion/answer.cfm?id=20060827192451AA0tmYs&ds=discussion&q=saltwater%20tank%20setup
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    1st reef tank 55 gallon help please

    that looks to be a plate coral my friend. Check this out: http://www.fishstart.com/?q=plate%20coral&filter=
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