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    Rena Filstar Micro-Filtration Pads repacement

    Anybody replacing filstar micro filter pads with something cheaper? I have floss in there now but am looking for a pad of some sort.
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    HOB refugium with FW tank

    Will a 2.5 gal HOB refugium on a 29 gal FW lightly planted tank help my nitrate problem? I have a heavy bio load. 8 platys, 6 small albino cats, 2 zebras, 3 blk mollies, 8 neons.
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    Odessa barb stocking

    I have a 29 gal some live and some plastic plants. Have 4 small cory cats and 4 small dino zebras. Just brought home 5 odessa barbs ( about 1.5 in) How long till I can add several more odessa? Thanks---
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    Cardinal Tetras and Hard water

    Just moved to Ohio and have very hard water. Tested GH 250-300. Will Cardinal tetras adjust to this? I know most of these fish are wild caught and come from soft water areas. What kind of softing pads can I use? Thanks for any ideas.
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    new 29 gal setup

    Well after lots of input from this sight I am going with a group of neon rainbows and cardinal tetras. Mix of real and plastic plants, driftwood and maybe a rock or two. I'm thinking black gravel or something very dark to show up the fish. How many of each fish and should I put all rainbow males...
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    Mixing yellow labid with school of tiger barbs

    Setting up a 29 gal tank to keep large school of tiger barbs. I have heard putting a yellow labid in with them will keep them in check. Is this true and would I put a male or female in. How many barbs can I keep in a 29 gal. Thanks:)
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    Rainbows and Neons Tetra mix

    Anyone have experience mixing a school of neon tetras and several Rainbows together in a 29 gal tank?
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    What to mix with neon tetras in new tank

    Hi--- Setting up a 29 gal tank. I'm looking for ideas on keeping a few large fish with a school of about a dozen neons. I would like about 3 or 4 medium to large fish with the neons. Any suggestions. Thanks
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    Aquapod 24 HQI New In Box for sale

    :)I have a Aquapod 24 HQI for sale. Brand New in Box for $299 firm. Retails for $400. Don't have time to set up my mini reef right now. I am in the Columbus Ohio area and would arrange pickup.
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    Marineland c220 or Rena Filstar XP1

    Setting up 29 gal fresh water tank. Don't know what I will stock with yet. Any experience with either of these canister filters? Thanks:D
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    Aquarium overhangs stand

    I have a AP 24 which is 17.5"deep sitting on a 3/4" piece of plywood the same size. My aquarium stand is 14" deep. Is it ok the plywood and tank overhangs on the back of the stand by 3 1/2" ? Thanks for any advise before I fill the tank.
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    Good book on coral selection for nano tank

    I'm open to suggestions on books for a beginner wanting to learn about coral selection for a 24 gal nano. Thanks---
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    Questions about starting nano

    Hi--- New questions keep popping into my head as I plan my aquapod. If I keep lights off during cycling, will I loose the coralline algae and other live stuff on the LR.? If I use some light will it cause bad algae? Will a few hours a day of light keep coralline alive and limit bad algae and if...
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    Need advise on new setup

    Hi-- I have been reading forums for a week or two and see much conflicting info. So far it looks like this is the best way to start a aquapod 12 with pc lights. Fill tank with ro/di water and salt Add 15 to 20 lbs of LR Add 12lbs of aragonite sand Run mj900(replaced stock pump) and koralia nano...
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    Help picking a 12g nano reef tank

    Hi--- I want to start a 12g nano reef with one or two fish and mostly soft coral. Any preferences on what brand of tank to buy and what kind of upgrades you would suggest. Is it worth going for HQI instead of CF for future even with heat issues and cost of new bulbs. Buy the way, how often do...
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