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  1. tmartin722

    Type of chromis

    I bought this chromis from my lfs and would like to try to find more. I cannot remember what they called it and haven't seen anymore like it. Sent from my SM-N910V using Aquarium Advice mobile app
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    Zebra moray eel lost color

    1. Aqueon 120 gallon 2. Led 3. Nitrate:10 4. Calcium:unknown 5. Phosphate:unknown 6. Alkalinity:unknown 7. pH:8.3 8. Salinity:1.023 9. Temperature:78 10. Liquid test kit 11. Location stays on sand 12. 3200 gph 13. Current tank dosing regimen: none 14. Nearby coral: zoa, star polyps 15...
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    Filtration

    I'm thinking about making a coffee table aquarium out of a 55 gallon. I'm wanting to keep as simple as possible. It will be lightly stocked with only a pair of clowns and inverts. Would just live rock and sand be enough filtration? Trying to keep from having cords running from it. Sent from my...
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    Hypo salinity really work for ick

    I have a small naso tang that had developed ick. Wondering if anyone has actually been successful in using this method. I would prefer not to use copper, but if I have too I will.
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    Cyano removal

    Have developed an issue with cyano I have been removing by hand when doing weekly water changes. Is there an invert that will help with issue?
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    Plumbing question.

    I connected my pump today and added water to the tank. I have 2 drain lines and 2 return lines. All are 1 in. My drain line on right side of tank is draining a lot of water volume. But the left one only draining a very small amount and I cannot figure out why. The standpipes are exactly the...
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    Markings on angelfish.

    My angel has developed some marking on one side of its body. They are a redish color. Other than that it seems fine eating lots and very active swimmer. Not sure if just scraped against rock or if something else is wrong.
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    Plumbing help!

    I'm trying to setup the pvc plumbing in my overflow boxes. Most of my fitting screw together, but a few would have to be glued. Do I have to worry about them leaking since in tank? Would like the ability to take a part if won't be an issue.
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    Plastic water storage drum

    I recently got a 30 gallon drum that I planned on using to make and store saltwater. It originally contained concentrated laundry detergent. I have washed it out really good, but still has laundry smell. Cannot tell if drum is food grade or not. Would this be ok to use or should I just not...
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    Stocking ideas for a 120

    Need some suggestions for stocking my new 120. It will be fowlr and I already have a niger trigger and koran angel. Would like larger colorful fish. Would like an indian ocean black trigger and blond naso. Any suggestions of some other fish would be helpful.
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    Starting over and going larger.

    Sorry for the length in advance. In November of last year my 72 bowfront sprang a major leak and I had to get out of the hobby for a little while. In January I started my biocube back up and have a pair of clowns, niger, and angle in there for the moment. I know angel and niger going to out grow...
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    Niger trigger with eye issue

    My niger has a messed up eye. Just noticed it yesterday but not sure how long been this way. It kind of looks glassed over. Will try to get a pic if I can but he is really shy. Anyone have an idea of what could be wrong or how I can help get well.
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    Base rock

    I'm starting back up a tank again after my 72 busted last November. I purchased some base rock and live rock to go ahead and start seading while the stand for my new tank is being made. The base rock close to the top of the tank has turned a neon green. Just wondering if that is normal. I didn't...
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    Reef octopus protein skimmer

    I received a bh-100 for Christmas from my wife. The instructions were ok on how to assemble but nothing on how to know how deep to place collection cup in skimmer. It is producing skimmage. But I'm not sure what a normal amount would be. I have a 72 bow.
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    Help fish dying

    All of my fish have started dying one at a time and I don't understand why. I haven't made any changes to the tank. All levels are where they should be. Salt level was high but once I topped off the tank it is back where should be. Friday my niger trigger passed. Saturday my sailfin and...
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    Mushroom spreading

    I have two very large mushrooms that I would like to have spread. They are both the size of a half dollar. What is the best way to get to spread?
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    Copperband butterfly

    I purchased a copperband to help with my aiptasia problem and have had since Friday. So far I have not seen it eat anything much less any of the aiptasia. Is there a trick to encourage it start eating it. It's really active and is constantly hanging out with foxface and sailfin.
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    Fighting conch

    I have one fighting conch already is it possible to add more? I have a 72 gallon with a deep sandbed. I would like to add two or three more to help with sifting the sand.
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    water filtration

    Looking to buy a ro/di unit, but have some questions. Is there a difference in the unit you can buy online like at bulk reef supply and one box hardware store sell? What is the recommend number of stage unit is best? What unit do you have and would you recommend it?
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    hang on back refugium

    Need some suggestions for either a hang on the back or in tank refugium. Don't want to spend a whole lot less than 150 if possible. Just going to use to grow micro algea to feed to foxface and sailfin.
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    Foxface eating frozen

    Just recently added a foxface. But so far he has not eaten any of the frozen mysis or brine shrimp I normally feed. He had picked algae off rock and eating seaweed. Is this normal for them? I expected him to eat the frozen.
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    What will eat or get rid of aptiasia?

    I have aptiasia growning on several pieces of my rock. I've heard peppermint shrimp will eat it but was wondering if there is anything else that would. Not sure if will be able to keep the shrimp with my zebra eel. It has already eradicated by emerald crabs.
  23. tmartin722

    Zebra eel not eating

    I've had him a week now and have been unsuccessful at feeding him. He is still very active in the early am. He was being hand feed krill at lfs. I have tried the same krill was eating at lfs, fresh shrimp, fresh scallops and even bought some seachem garlic solution to soak food in to get to eat...
  24. tmartin722

    Zebra eel vs nem

    I believe my nem stung my zebra eel today and it gone into hiding and wouldn't eat afterwards. Can the nem do any significant damage to the eel?
  25. tmartin722

    Water temp

    What is the best temp to keep the water in the tank at?
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