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    Kole Tang in 60 gallon?

    Okay so I know the recommended tank size for a kole tang is 70 gallons. My tank is a 60 gallon dimensions are 48x12x18. It's going to be a minimalist aquascape. My question is, what's the difference between a 60 gallon with minimal rock and open swimming area and a 75 gallon crammed with rocks...
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    What corals can I have?

    I have a single, 15 watt T8 bulb over a standard 10 gallon tank. Right now I have a frag of purple death palys, some other random palys, and GSP and they're doing great. Can I keep any zoas or anything else?
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    Reef Saver Rock: Cycling & Aquascaping

    I recently got 45 lbs. of reef saver rock from BRS for my 60 gallon rebuild. Just have a few questions as I'm getting things going. I plan on only using this rock and one piece of LR to seed. Trying to go with a somewhat minimalist aquascape. First off, how should I go about curing the rock...
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    a sleeper goby from a local reefer to put in my 60 gallon tank

    I'm getting a sleeper goby from a local reefer to put in my 60 gallon tank. I was just wondering if anyone had any experience with this fish. Any input would be appreciated.
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    What is your favorite type of SW fish?

    Hey guys just wondering what kind of SW fish you like best. I personally like Clowns and gobies because thats all i have!
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    Fragging Anthelia

    My anthelia is taking off and I want to frag it before it becomes a problem. It's attached to a rock that's not removable from the tank so I'm going to have to be doing whatever it is I need to do inside the tank. My LFS said I could trade in a few frags of it for some store credit so I need a...
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    Power Outage

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    GFO in a HOB filter?

    So I have a Tetra Whisper HOB filter on my 60 g and currently all there is in it is what came with it. (I think carbon bags and some other media) I can't fit a sump to run any reactors but was wondering if it was possible to run GFO in this filter. If so, how would I go about doing this? Let me...
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    Got my first frags

    Okay so on an impulse purchase today at a fragswap, i bought two frags of waving hand anthelia. I put them at the top of my tank near my one small PC light. i got an icecap 660 and am just waiting on some money to get the bulbs. im gonna be running 4 ATI T5s. Just wondering will the anthelias be...
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    Beginner Corals

    I'm planning on adding some corals within the month. I currently have a 60 gallon that's been going for about three months. It has 80 lbs. of LR and 40 lbs. of LS. I still need to get some suitable lighting and powerheads before I add anything. For my lighting, I'm likely gonna get an Icecap 660...
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    Need Some Advice

    Hey guys, I'm currently running my first tank. It's a 60 gallon, just like the standard 55 just a bit higher. It has 60 lbs. of LR, 40 lbs. of LS, 6 nassarius snails, 1 remaining peppermint shrimp after my snails feasted on the other two, and one yellow watchmen goby. Water parameters are in...
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    What should I do for a skimmer?

    Hey guys I'm in a bit of a dilemma on what I should do. My 60 Gallon is currently cycling with about 40 lbs. of LS and 60 lb. of LR and 6 snails. I'm going to be QTing my first fish soon. As of now, i dont have a sump or skimmer. I can't seem to find a sump that fits under my stand as I only...
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    First Fish

    My tank is cycled and ready to go. It's a 60 gallon with 60 lbs. of LR and 40 lbs. of LS. I already have 6 snails in there but am ready to get my first fish. I'm gonna go with a yellow watchmen goby. My question is, do I need to QT my first fish? I have a 20 G ready to go if I need to but if...
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    Can't find a fitting sump

    Okay so I have a 60 G and I'm looking for a sump that will fit underneath in my cabinet. Nothing seems to fit. The dimensions for the my door in my cabinet are: L 18.5 x W 10 x H 17.5
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    Heater Issues

    Can't calibrate my heater I've attempted to recalibrate my heater several times and can't get it to the temp i want it at. It has two dials. One has the numbers on it and it's blue and the other is on top of the blue one that's a red arrow. The temp is at 72.5...
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    What do I need first?

    I'm trying to plan on how I will go about buying my essentials. I'm 15 years old and on a tight budget. Right now, I'm in need of a good lighting system, an RO/DI unit (I'm using tap water now unfortunately), an overflow box/sump/return pump, and a protein skimmer. My 60 G is up and running...
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    Lighting for my 60 G FOWLR

    What kind of T5 lighting would be best for my 60 G FOWLR? I've looked into fixtures, retrokits, etc. I'm still unsure on what I want to have but defiantly wanna go T5 as I will eventually be adding corals. I just finished a DIY Canopy that would be suitable for mounting lights and a fixture...
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    Sump Situtation

    Hello all, I need some insight on my situation here. I'm new to saltwater and have done lots of research with a pretty good understanding on most things. I currently have a 60 gallon tank that's cycling right now. It's been almost a month since I started up. It has 10 lbs. of LR for now but I...
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    Cycling process & 60G Stocking Ideas

    Hello all, I'm new to SW and need some ideas and insight. My 60G tank has been cycling for about 3 weeks now. It has 10 lbs. of LR and my LFS gave me some gravel from their tank to seed mine. I have a power filter, small powerhead for now, and heater running. My ammonia is at 0, nitrIte at...
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    What are your guys thoughts on Algae Turf Scrubber

    What are your guys thoughts on these? I'm looking into making one as an alternative to a protein skimmer.
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    First SW Tank-Up & Running

    Hello, I'm a fifteen year old highschooler just starting up my first saltwater tank. I've recently added water to my 60 G tank.(about a week ago) I have a Tetra Whisper Power Filter running, heater, and powerhead. I have 40 pounds of Argonate sand. My LFS gave me some gravel/gunk from one of...
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