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    Protein skimmer setup (pictures attached)

    To dump the crud you need to shut off power to it and unscres the big red circle thing lol.And just take the top off and dump it all done.hth
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    New Guy, New Guy Problems, and Hello

    When i was using tap water my skimmer would go nuts with the chlorine remover.Just Dump the skimmer cup and restart .Do this until it stops.
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    Is Live Sand suppose to Foam?

    I used the same sand you did to cycle my 55gal and it did the samething.But my overflow for the sump solved that.And by the way i had 120lbs of uncured lr and it took 29days to cycle.But if i had to do it over i would of bought the dry sand and just seeded the dry sand with real ls.Alot cheaper to..
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    Fishless Cycle... Update...

    when you see ammonia 0 and nitrite 0 then you should be done.i would do a 20% wc and check the levels 4-5 days later to make sure everything is still 0
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    Clean up crew?

    Melosu58 where do u go to get fish and clean up crews?I have been going to richmond aquarium.
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    Clean up crew?

    Ok i just bought 3 turbo snails,and 10 hermit crabs how many more should i get .I will be getting some of those snails that stir the sand bed to.I have a bad out break of hair alage.But i dont want to add to many so they die when all the stuff is gone.Any other suggestions.Thanks Derrick Ps...
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    New 72G FOWLR setup - advice needed

    From what i hear from everyone is to have 1.5-2lbs per gal.And you will prob want to have atleast a 3" sand bed.I have 120lbs of lr and 80lbs of ls.But i will be adding more sand in the spring.hth
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    Is my cycle over??

    It looks like my cycle is over. Temp.78-81 it is 78 at night i need to get a better heater. Ph 8.1 Sg 1.024 Alk 1.7-2.8 Calcium 320ppm Nitrate 20ppm Phosphate 0ppm Nitrite 0ppm Ammonia 0ppm I have been cycling the 55gal since 1/8/06 with 120lbs lr and 80lbs of ls.Is it ok to add some more...
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    To much light for Refugium ?

    Ok I have 2 65w pc 1 15k and 1 antic.Is this too much light i have some Chaeto Algae coming this week.I have just up grade my lights to 2 175w mh 10k and 2 110w vho uri antic.Iam having a prob with heat.Its a 55gal with a 33gal sump.As of right now i have a canopy with no top on aquarium and a...
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    How long does mh bulbs take to breakin?

    I just setup my 2 175w mh and 2 110w vho.How long does the bulb take to burn in?Its bright now but it needs to be alittle bit more.And Its for a 55gal.Thanks Derrick
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    Live water?

    LoL sounds like a crock to me.My lfs sells ro/di water for .50 and salt ro/di for $1.00.Btw how much did he say it cost?
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    Sick Feather Duster?

    First off you need to test for the stuff you are adding.What are your params at?Thats where i would start from first.gl
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    How much live rock is to much?

    I have 120lbs of lr and it takes up much of the tank.Theres not much sand showing.Will this be a problem?I have plenty of caves for the fish lol.And i am starting to get this grass look alage on the glass.But thats prob from the tap water.I have a 6stage ro/di unit coming in the mail it has 2di...
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    What kind of mh bulbs to buy?

    Thanks I will check them out
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    What kind of mh bulbs to buy?

    I just bought a 2x175w/mh with 2 110w vho's retro kit.I have 2uri antic lights.I need to know what would be better 10000k mh or 14000k.Man i wish i would of seen how much the bulbs cost before i bought it :lol: lol.Thanks Derrick
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    55g Reef Lighting

    If you dont mind me asking but where did u find that deal at.I have a 55gal reef that im looking for mh/vho setups.Thanks
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    Overflow problem???

    On the overflow i have 2 1"90 leading to the tank.the head height for the return is 3'8" but i used up almost 10' of 3/4" pvc.The sump gets bubble and everything else stuck on top of the water.No movement at all.I am prob going to buy a new overflow for 1200ghp and run hose instead of pvc for...
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    Overflow problem???

    I have a hob overflow its says 600gph but i dought it is.I have a mag 7 and i have to throttle it back about 1/2 way.I have 3/4 pvc return .It splits off so i have 2 returns one at each end.And the overflow has 1" pvc.Should i go with another overflow rated at 1200gph?I have a 55gal with a 33gal...
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    getting ready to add LS and LR

    I would like to see some pics of the live rock beaing supported by pvc
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    WIll this work??

    ok thanks yeah i will prob go with http://cgi.ebay.com/48-Orbit-EXTREME-4x130w-Power-Compact-Lunar-Lights_W0QQitemZ7739347562QQcategoryZ46314QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Seem to be better quality.Or i might just buy a retro fit for mh and vho.
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    WIll this work??

    bump?
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    WIll this work??

    The tank is 21" deep/
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    WIll this work??

    I have 260wpc light right now.But i want to to high light corals later on would this light be a good upgrade http://cgi.ebay.com/JEBO-ODYSSEA-48-inch-542-W-Metal-Halide-light-VER-3_W0QQitemZ7737209371QQcategoryZ46314QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem ?
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    55 gal lighting dilemma

    I have a light like this http://cgi.ebay.com/ODYSSEA-48-260W-Aquarium-Power-Compact-Light-Lunar_W0QQitemZ7736147993QQcategoryZ46314QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem It works well.Only $120 shipped.
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    Need help with sump plumbing!!!!

    Yeah im not worried about that right now.i have 3 maxijet 1200 ph.I just wanted to make sure it will do its job for the return.I have a 33gal long and ill be using a 600gph overflow with a mag drive 7 Pump.
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