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  1. DaBrowns

    150g updated pics

    Kevin told me that it was reef safe...I guess we'll see? We're also adding a Bluejaw Trigger today whom I'm under the impression is also OK for reefs...but "with caution" hopefully all will go well?? Found this on liveaquaria.com: Caution should be exercised if housing these fish in a...
  2. Hard at work

    Hard at work

    A couple of our "clean-up crew" hard @ work during the first algae phase...they are very underpaid
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  3. Pearly Jawfish

    Pearly Jawfish

    My wife's quote says it all for him..."He's so CUTE" Quite the digger...leaves piles of sand everywhere and does a little "dance" when he's hungry
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  4. New Clown - "Marlin"

    New Clown - "Marlin"

    We had to try again after losing "Coral" so here's the new guy. He loves trying to swim against the flow in the corner of te tank and try to make it to the top
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  5. New Copperband

    New Copperband

    Only had him about a week so far...cool to watch him pick at the rocks, and a VERY fast swimmer
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  6. "Houdini"

    "Houdini"

    Our magician...he's really good @ disappearing in the rocks...then popping out somewhere else. Excellent color and cool to watch
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  7. big conc

    big conc

    "Hoover"'s his name...vaccuming the sand is his game...and he's a champ
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  8. Algae Mower Blenny

    Algae Mower Blenny

    Another of our 1st fish...he REALLY blends in well with the rocks and likes to hide. We LOVE watching him "kiss" the rocks and back of the tank. He does a good job keeping it clean
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  9. 1st Saltwater attempt

    1st Saltwater attempt

    Here is our new tank after about 3 wks running. 150g AGA, RR, 55g sump, Aqua C Urchin PRO skimmer, Mag 18 return, Current USA (2)150W HQI 10k, (2) 130W Actinics, 75lbs LR, 150lbs live sand
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  10. Our first Clown (Coral) R.I.P.

    Our first Clown (Coral) R.I.P.

    @ 3:45am a return line popped off the pump and scared her, she jumped out the back and we franticly tried to reach her in time but were to late...we will miss her
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  11. DaBrowns

    150g updated pics

    Thanks Krish - hope the fam is feeling better...a quick Q though since you're here so early... What's your theory on a timeframe as far as how long to wait before adding corals? We are have been following our lfs experts advice to the letter so far and he says 3 months...patience is HARD to...
  12. DaBrowns

    150g updated pics

    and a few more here are the rest of our new "family members"
  13. DaBrowns

    150g updated pics

    OK - our 150g has been up now for 5 wks so I thought it was time to post a little timeline of our "adventure" into the saltwater side of the aquarium hobby. Apologies in advance for the quality of some of the photos...we are still learning with the camera and also taking pictures through glass...
  14. DaBrowns

    New to the hobbie

    I'm interested in the lighting...what did you go with? Is this going to be a reef or a FOWLR tank? I too started working with Kevin...ours has been up for a little over a month now. I will post some recent pics today hopefully. We have a Copperband Butterfly, Pearly Jawfish, Lawnmower Blenny...
  15. DaBrowns

    Hitch hiker ID HELP

    We are seeking ID of the white fella in the following pictures...we think it's a harmless white sponge that looks like the head of a q-tip with a hole in the middle and a tiny protruding fan that comes from the hole. We try to keep a good eye on things and a lookout for anything that might be...
  16. DaBrowns

    Microbubble headache

    Thanks for all the replies guys...I talked to our LFS guy and described the whole thing to him and also added the fact that we have lots of "bugs" floating in the water that look like dandruff. He told me not to worry and that they are actually more likely to be beneficial copepods than...
  17. DaBrowns

    Microbubble headache

    and also a "Loc-line" question. We have what I consider ALOT of "bubblation" in the lower tank/sump. If we can post video on this site I will. Otherwise here are the specs and any suggestions are welcome, but adding baffles is a last resort as it will mean draining the bottom tank and...
  18. DaBrowns

    Advice Needed Quick!!

    First off thanks for all the advice everyone...it really helps being able to ask ALOT of others who have probably been there and done that before who's wisdom us newbies can benefit from. Second...we are back up and running...the only casuality "so far" was the female clown I mentioned...
  19. DaBrowns

    Advice Needed Quick!!

    OK does that apply to a system that is already up and running...if so that means draining the OF boxes and re-doing all the plumbing. Can the system be "down" that long without the return pump working?? I was told "incorrectly" it seems that the silicone was all that was needed.
  20. DaBrowns

    Advice Needed Quick!!

    you hit the nail on the head Krish. The return line comes out the top of the pump to a ball valve, then to the T which is connected to white pvc hose that connects to each bulkhead. I didn't know you could use actual glue and thought it was not safe for the "life" in the aquarium. If it is...
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