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    Bleach or Boil 150+ lb of LR?

    The stuff in my tank was the small round one also known as dollar plant. I will try and dig up some pics with it showing all across the tank but may not have any. I suspect the reason it got so bad is, because the LR it came in on got spread throughout the tank. Then when it recovered from the...
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    Bleach or Boil 150+ lb of LR?

    Thanks for the suggestions. Thincat, The reason i am doing this is I can't get rid of massive amounts of Halimeda that is growing up through the rock and killing corals. I think it came in on some Haitian LR a few years ago even though we cleaned and examined it. A little bit of this stuff is...
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    Bleach or Boil 150+ lb of LR?

    Hi All, What would be the best method of killing everything on 150+lbs of rock, boiling, bleaching or grinding it into a paste to use as mortar? If its boiling how long should it boil for? If its bleaching what ratio of bleach to water should I use, and how long should it soak? I was...
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    dory won't eat now

    "Ive tried feeding mysis,spirulina freeze dried cubed brine shrimp, frozen brine shrimp, spirulina flakes, red salt water flakes, brown and red dried sea weed, chopped up cocktail shrimp, all sometimes soaked in GARLIC, and SELCON concentrate" My hippo wouldn't eat anything but green seaweed...
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    Hot Tub jets

    I didn't think about the CA or coraline, I was more worried about algae growth stopping them. Maybe I will place one in an easy to reach spot and see what happens to it. Thanks Eric
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    Hot Tub jets

    Shouldn't be to big of a problem if it doesn't have an external air source unless it needs the air to help it rotate? Eric
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    Hot Tub jets

    Has anyone used adjustable hot tub jets for sump return or CL outlets with any success? The ones that i have in mind rotate and are all plastic. Eric
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    LifeReef system; Pro's & Con's

    I have an LF1-200s with the optional fuge and I like it. The skimmer consistently pulls out loads of dark goo and the design has kept all the micro bubbles out of the main 180. Eric
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    HELP? Maroon Clownfish in trouble?

    New tanks will go through a cycle, did you check for ammonia?
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    Help with hole placement for new 225 Glass tank

    The manufacturer is doing all of the drilling so it should be covered at least thats what they told me. As for the placement i have asked them for some designs they have done in the past and also how many holes they will cover. I am starting to get a picture of what i want so i will draw it up...
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    Help with hole placement for new 225 Glass tank

    OK overflows in the corners, and i will talk to them about the holes as i am not sure how many you can safely drill in a glass tank or what they will warranty? Thanks for all the help. Eric
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    Help with hole placement for new 225 Glass tank

    Well the Coast to coast idea just came crashing down due to the $300-$500 price tag depending on the config:-( So I think I will stick to the 2 overflows close to each corner of the tank or would a foot from each side be better? As for the CL I am thinking of moding Reeffermans setup. 1 1/2"...
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    Help with hole placement for new 225 Glass tank

    So for the size of my tank what should the dimensions be and what changes would you want to do to yours?
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    Help with hole placement for new 225 Glass tank

    Don, I am not sure what they would charge for the slots but the 2 external boxes where included in the quote along with some holes for a CL. Reeferman, I like the look of the minimal plumbing at least from the back but why didn't you go through the back of the tank for your CL? Or do your...
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    Help with hole placement for new 225 Glass tank

    ReefferMan, What did you do with the rest of the CL and return lines run them over the top? And pardon the ignorance but what are "Megafows"? Eric
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    Help with hole placement for new 225 Glass tank

    Don, For the overflows I was thinking of having slots cut into the back draining into a box and then down to the sump. Not sure how big all that should be or if having one big section in the middle would be better than one on each side?But what you are suggesting looks interesting if I read it...
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    Help with hole placement for new 225 Glass tank

    I am getting a new 225 custom glass tank but need help with where to place the 2 external overflows, returns and holes for a closed loop. Also how big should the holes be. I am planning on a 4" dsb so I assume no holes until 5" + off the bottom? The tank is 72L x30W x24H I am replacing a...
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    Fun with actinics

    Hey I have one of those but get nowhere near that good of shot. Hmmm maybe I should read the book. :-)
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    Fun with actinics

    Very nice pics!!! What Camera and lens combo are you using?
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    Joint separation on 180 acrylic tank

    Ok I am convinced repairs are temporary at best and no substitute for a new tank. Now with that said. Is this an inherent problem with acrylic and is Starphire glass better or did I just get a defective tank? Eric
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