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    Opinions please. QT for new inverts?

    Does anyone QT their new inverts before intro into the DT? My 14g Biocube's cycled and about ready for a CUC as I'm starting to see some lovely, bright green hair algae, and I want to nip that issue in the bud. Right now my parameters are: Ammonia: 0, Nitrite: 0, Nitrate: +/- 10ppm, Phosphate...
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    Suuplemental fan ideas for my HOT 14g Biocube?

    14g Biocube heat update. I've been running the supplemental PC fan for about 2 weeks now nd it definitely fixed the problem of high tank temps. TOO well. If I run the CFL's all day i have to run the fan as well, but now my tank temps go to 77.2 which I feel is a little low, or will be once I...
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    Suuplemental fan ideas for my HOT 14g Biocube?

    Thanx to all for your input. David, do you remember where you got the "stealth" fans? I found a 12V power supply at RapidLED and will be installing a supplemental PC fan into the back of the hood, hopefully this week, that may solve my heat issue. Time will tell. If it doesn't then I'll be...
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    Suuplemental fan ideas for my HOT 14g Biocube?

    I set up my new 14g Biocube last Sat and started the cycle. Right now my ammonia is over 8ppm. The issue is that the tank runs into the mid 80's (85.3) if I have the actinic and 10,000K's on for more than 3-4 hours. I've been in touch with Coralife and they suggested I reverse the fans (which...
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    ? Protein Skimmer for a new Nano FOWLR ?

    We used those 25 years ago, when they first came out , with very good results.
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    ? Protein Skimmer for a new Nano FOWLR ?

    Can u give me some suggestions for lighting upgrades? One of the reasons I like the biocube is the fact that the lights have separate cords, cuz I'm thinking I want to set them up on dimmers, if possible. I'm a LONG way from starting my nano. We will be relocating back to florida in the next few...
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    ? Protein Skimmer for a new Nano FOWLR ?

    Thanx for the input snoozer. I was beginning to think no one was gonna reply. As I've done more research I've come to realize that H2O changes are probably the simplest way to go. As for you algae problem: get a lawnmower blenny if your bio-load will tolerate it. I had one 20 years ago and when...
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    ? Protein Skimmer for a new Nano FOWLR ?

    Planning a new Nano 14 or 29g FOWLR, and am wondering if it makes sense to run a protein skimmer as the tank starts it's cycle(s). Considering the potential hitch-hiker die-off on one hand it makes sense to get some of that protein out, but on the other hand it also makes sense that those...
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    Hello!....What have I gotten myself into?!!

    Welcome to the "Hobby". Maybe I should say "obsession". This is a great source and the subscribers are ever so helpful. Just keep in mind that an aquarium has a hole in the top so you can throw money into it! Have fun!
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    Old newbie

    It'll be several months before the tank's started, cuz we are relocating to Fla's East coast sometime this Spring, but I'll be more than happy to document and post. Still not sure whether I'm going with live or dry rock. I love the "live" rock an don't even mind the hitchhikers, and I do like...
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    Old newbie

    Hey Folks. New to this site, but from what I've seen so far, I'm impressed. A little background on me. Started my 1st salt tank in 1970 while stationed in Norfolk VA with the Navy. We lived a 1/2 block from the Bay and I made uncountable trips to and from the beach, hauling wet sand and sea...
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