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    Heat Sensors

    I want to find a heat sensor to drive my 8" fan that I have mounted above my sump. (I would like it to turn on when the ambient temp reaches a certain point). I know that I could get some sort of controller, but I was wondering if anyone had found low cost options? (I saw a Ranco temp monitor...
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    T-5 lighting

    I have been doing a ton of research into a lighting upgrage for my 48" 100 gallon tank. (Currently has 4 48" VHO's) I have decided on going with 6-8 T-5 bulbs, after reading about energy consumption, and savings on cost. Couple of questions: 1. I have an Icecap 430 and 660, can I run t-5's...
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    Derasa Placement

    The tank is 24" deep, and the lights are about 5 inches above the top of the tank...so I figure he would be better to sit high on the rocks to get the most light.
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    Derasa Placement

    After a ton of research and shopping...I just bought my first Derasa Clam yesterday. He is about 3", with a great brownish-gold pattern, and appears to be very healthy. My LFS told me that since he was smaller, I should put him on my rocks first, and as he grows, he will bump himself down to...
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    Aquadose

    I usually test my CAL on a weekly basis, but I agree... I don't really have anything that uses much calcium. I was thinking of dosing kalk just to keep my levels up...but perhaps this might not be necessary with my coral mix?
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    Aquadose

    Sorry...I have a 100 gallon tank, only soft corals like leathers, zoas, brain, anemones
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    Aquadose

    http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2004-06/nftt/index.php So I am thinking of building this dripper with a larger bottle. What is the best way to determine the rate of the drip? Measure how much Calcium my tank uses? Or is there a rule of thumb? Should I also be dripping constantly, or once a...
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    Aquadose

    Has anyone had experience with the Kent Marine AquaDose? I can't really afford to get a calcium reactor, but was thinking of using the Kent doser to dose Kalkwasser... Or does anyone have plans for a DIY doser? Thanks, Dan
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    Under tank refugium

    I am considering switching out my wet/dry filter for an Pro-Clear Mud Filter http://www.petsolutions.com/Medium+Pro+Clear+Mud+Sump-I-85076025-I-C-26-C-.aspx This setup will have to be under tank, as I do not have the room for a "above tank" refugium that would gravity feed the tank. My...
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    Relocating Anemones

    My favorite RBTA has now split three times since I have owned him. I am fine with two in my tank, but the third has taken a position that is stinging some of my corals, and I would like to sell him to a good home. He has anchored himself in one of my largest rocks, so selling the rock with him...
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    Lighting Combination

    I currently have 4 48" VHO's on my 100gallon tank. 2 of them are super actinic blue, and the other two are actinic white. It is time to change my bulbs... 1. Would I be better off with three AquaSun white bulbs, and one blue? 2. Should I leave the combo as is? 3. Advantages? (Coral growth...
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    To Skim or not to Skim

    That is the question.... I had someone tell me that they do not use skimmers on any reef tanks, as it removes useful chemicals present in the water and can harm coral. (Which I responded "That is why you make water changes...to replenish what is removed) They recommended using caulpera along...
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    Maxi-Jet Magnet Holders?

    I have 4 Maxi-Jet 1200's in my tank...and my stupid suction cups won't hold and they keep falling off my tank wall and messing up my substrate! :evil: Has anyone been successful mounting a powerful magnet to a Maxi-Jet to secure it via another magnet on the outside of the tank? Does anyone...
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    Xenia Death!

    Tank ranges from 78-82 during the day. I had a heat spike a few weeks ago and lost some fish and corals. My most recent xenia death occurred after the fact though.
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    Xenia Death!

    I do 5 gallon water changes every week and use instant ocean salt. I was thinking about dosing Iodine, but everything else has been doing so well, I don't want to screw it up. I will keep an eye on my Flame Angel also. It doesn't seem like they are getting nipped though...they just shrink!
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    Xenia Death!

    My tank has been running for about 9 months now, and everything has been going great. 100 gallon tank, 4 48" VHO's, 100lbs live rock (5 years old), 100lbs live sand. I have now tried Xenia 3 times, and each time, the stalks have started fine, and then just melt over the next three weeks! :mad...
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