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  1. Big Tex

    I Need Coral ID's..! Fast..!

    So I'm at my lrs right now and I need some identifications fast! The first pic is what looks to be a birdsnest, maybe another sps and a monti? These are all $29 I definitely want a few, The second pic is of some small 1.5" frags for $19 and I would love a few as well, some nice color on them...
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    Mixed Damsel Reef.. Opinions..!

    so ive been tossing around the idea of doing a damsel only stock in my reef tank, i know what you all are thinking.. why in the world would i do this when there are so many other beautiful fish that i could have in my tank and its a horrible idea.. i get it.. but i want an extremely active tank...
  3. Big Tex

    75g Reef Needs a UV Sterilizer..?

    ok guys so ive been asking around and it seem that my tank needs a uv sterilizer, i have cyano (over feeding i know) and hair algae, also my rocks are a bit green, and i dont want that, im completely lost on the subject and have no clue what i need, my tank is a 75g rr with a 30g long sump...
  4. Big Tex

    Caramel Clown Hosting a Goniopora?!

    So I finally figured out why much goniopora was acting so stressed lately, from one day to the next he was open and waving in the current and the next he's all shriveled up, I couldn't figure out why until today! I finally caught my caramel clown male hosting it! Will this stress the goniopora...
  5. Big Tex

    Clowns or Damsels in The Reef?

    so ive been debating whether to remove my caramel clown and moving him to my bedroom reef tank or going with a school of maybe yellowtail damsels or 3-stripe damsels just for activity in the reef, i would love a school of either, or keep my caramels in the tank, what do you guys think..? also my...
  6. Big Tex

    Six-Line Wrasse Tank Mates in The Reef?

    so i just finished all my rock work and im pretty much down with all my equipment and sump setup, now im ready to add fish, all i have in the tank is a caramel clown, and a six-line wrasse from my previous tank, what other wrasse can i add to the tank? reef safe i assume, but some sights say...
  7. Big Tex

    For Sale or trade: Reef Octopus, Hydor, & Cpr Skimmers!

    I have a cpr bak pak 2 reef ready hob skimmer rated for 65gal I used for a while on my 75g reef to hold me over until I got my sumo built, near new condition, asking $75 shipped or trade. I have a hydor slim skim rated for 65gal skimmer, ran it on my 75g reef as well before my upgrade and is...
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    Snowflake Eel in My Reef!

    so yesterday i went down to my lrs to browse the new fish in stock mainly for my diamond goby and midas blenny and of course it was backordered so i browsed around some more and spotted this juvenile snowflake eel, and i just watched him for a while and i liked his style, he just looked like an...
  9. Big Tex

    75g Reef.. Shaken, Not Stirred..

    well now that the titles got your attention lol i need opinions on stocking my 75g reef, i want it to be heavier on the corals, and light on the fish, right now all i have is my six-line and mated pair of caramel clowns, theyve been with me since my first tank and im stuck like glue to them, so...
  10. Big Tex

    75g Reef Ready Powerhead & Current Questions, HELP..!

    ok so i have to make a decision today guys so keep that in mind, im trying to keep my tank all hydor as far as powerheads, controller, skimmer, etc so here it goes, i know some vortechs would be awesome but im on a budget! im looking into the smartwave controller and either the koralia...
  11. Big Tex

    Skimmer Question! Need Help Asap!!

    So I bought a "new" never used reef octopus nwb110 skimmer and I wanted to try it out before I set my sump up for it and it doesnt work. Well I filled up a tub with freshwater in my backyard and plugged it in, well it does work but doesnt make heavy foam, is it because im using purely...
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    My 29g Refugium Resign, Opinions..?

    So I've been trying to figure out the baffles and dimensions for a 29g refugium and I think I have it figured out, 12" baffles 1" apart 1" higher than the other, running dual filter socks, and a 6" chamber for the socks and a 6" chamber for the return pump, do you guys think this is a good plan...
  13. Big Tex

    For Sale or trade: Tank Upgrade Sell-All..!

    So im upgrading DT's and I've decided to up my game a bit, prices are obo, i will discount for combined items, as far as trades i have cash on my end especially for items on my list! Only trades im interested in are for what I need: Fish and coral Coral frag racks Smartwave controller Return...
  14. Big Tex

    Skimmer Wars: Hydor Slim-Skim vs CPR Bak Pak II

    so ive come to another cross roads in my reef dt build guys, i have the slim skim and it works great, picks up a bunch of crap, nice dark skimmate, all in all a good skimmer imo, now ive inherited a cpr bak pak II and i wanna know what would be the best one to use on my 75g reef? i plan to stay...
  15. Big Tex

    Wanted: **Reef Rock Live/Dry**

    im looking to get some live/dry rock farely cheap, what ever will fit in medium or large flat rate usps box or both or 2 of each box i dont care im in need of about 80lbs of rock for 2 tanks ive decided to rescape, i would love all pukani or reef saver but ill take fiji or base rock, or whatever...
  16. Big Tex

    Java Fern Tagalog..?

    So I got my java fern today and I see some eggs maybe? Idk what it is, can anyone ID for me..?
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    Noob Wants a Planted Pico..!

    Well my first post was a bomb so here it goes again, if its possible i want to do a planted tank in my 4g cube and I want to make it a planted tank with shrimp that's it, how hard is it? What do I need? I have about 4lbs of dry reef sand will it work for plants? I need answers people this...
  18. Big Tex

    Mangroves in a Reef Tank..?

    So I've been reading a lot about mangroves and how they absorb nitrates and also give a very natural look to the tank, as well as being placed in the sump and also used in entire mangrove filtration systems, well, how would I go about adding them into my system? Are there different types? Do...
  19. Big Tex

    Noob Wants a Mangrove Planted Tank..!

    Well if its possible i want mangroves but what do I need for a planted tank? I have a 4g cube and I want to make it a planted tank with shrimp that's it, how hard is it? What do I need? I have about 4lbs of dry reef sand will it work? I need answers people this will be in my master bathroom so...
  20. Big Tex

    Tank Glass Cleaning?! Heavy Stains.. HELP!

    ok guys so i got a tank for my reef upgrade this week and for some reasons unknown he painted the front of the tank black and used the back of the tank as the front, and consiquently scrathed it all up to hell so i decided to peel off the paint and use the front as the front again and paint the...
  21. Big Tex

    Tank Upgrade Delay..! Help..!

    Alright guys so I have my current tank sold and I was planning on buying a larger tank and just moving everything over but the seller for the larger tank just backed out so now I have the tank sold and paid for what can I do with my fish and inverts till a find another tank..? I need help guys...
  22. Big Tex

    Ichy Tank Upgrade..??

    Well guys it appears that the only thing not catching ich in my tank are my clowns and the six line wrasse, everything else has caught it and died, and to add insult to injury i was planning on an upgrade soon so what is the procedure for an ich tank upgrade?
  23. Big Tex

    Battling Nuisance Algae, Save My Reef!

    So I have a small algae problem or it might be a big problem I'm not sure yet, I need some advice guys, how do I stop it? I have had this tank up about 3 months and some change and maybe this is normal? Idk guys, all advice with be taken into consideration, thanks again!
  24. Big Tex

    Coral Harassment. .?

    So i have the skunk cleaner shrimp that always harnesses my torch coral, he's always trying to clean it! It will be nice and open and beautiful and the next second its hiding for its life, its the newest addition to the tank can that be it? Anyone else have clean freaks for cleaner shrimo..?
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    Anyone Else Have a "False Ich" Scare..?

    ok so ive been worried then relieved and then worried again and relieved about my fish getting ich and it magically disappearing the next day, maybe sand on them? idk but its freaking me out, especially since i just got my sailfan tang and hes been covered then cleared up, twice already in a...
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