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    just a few things...

    There is some purple on several rocks but they were mostly covered with hair algae so I wasn't sure if it would still be active. Thanks, S.
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    just a few things...

    I was wondering about coraline algae. My tank looked pretty barron for a while since I've not been able to add anything to it. Do I need to get a rock that has coraline algae already on it or could the purple on the rocks still be alive? Also, everything I've read about coral beauty sngelfish is...
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    I might still be in the game...

    I'm about in the middle of boaz. There are a few stores up there but its not that common that I make it up there. Once I get the transmation in my truck pulled and fixxed it will make it easier to get up there. we almost bought a house up around N-NW but here is closer to my grandmother.
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    I might still be in the game...

    how long do they keep? I think I still have almost a whole pack from before my tangs died in the move.
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    A small problem...

    Well, because of this problem I have I tend to get discouraged easily but actually give up far less often. I had an extreme hair algae/ cyano problem for a while but I think I've found a solution. I got some blue legs and nassarius snails and in a short time have eradicated probably 85% of that...
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    I might still be in the game...

    I think I've found it.... well, with all my hobbies 1) reef keeping, candles, wood work, wind chimes, and macaws (probably my favorite). Well, the solution? she wants a mollucan cocatoo. It's a rehab bird so it requires a little extra attention. It's a pretty good trade off since I (without...
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    I might still be in the game...

    Well, since I was just informed that my aquarium looks like crap and has since I moved it, and I'm not allowed to spend any more money on it , I guess I'm out after all.
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    I might still be in the game...

    It's been quite a break for me in here but I think I'm back in business. It's been a pretty big struggle over the past year for me and my fish mates. I'd lost just about everything except for a few fish. I'm left with 2 perculas, a violet spotted damsel and a blue devil damsel. That's it. All of...
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    Sad to go...

    I first, would like to thank everyone who has helped me out along the saltwater path. I got to read many posts, comments and emails that taught me so much and gave me answers to my questions, that I couldn't find anywhere else. I know my plans are to pick up the hobby a little further down the...
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    DIY needle wheel

    Ok, I got one at autozone but I'm not really sure how to get it on the impeller without it being able to spin freely. I'm using a capp 2200 or a rio 1700. Could you throw in a little extra info on the process? Thanks Steven
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    DIY Skimmer w/mat list and how too

    Deminsions? What are the overall outside deminsions of the skimmer? What size tank do you have it on and how satisfied are you with it's performance?
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    Nassarius snails?

    Can nass snails be kept in a tank with crushed coral substrate or does it have to be a substrate of a finer structure. If so, can it be fine ground coral (not quite as fine as sand, maybe half way in between)?
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    Tides

    Has anyone seen or tried any methods to simulate the rise and fall of the tides?
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    Metal halide??

    What is the difference in metal halide ballasts' such as what you buy already made up for aquariums and commercial ballasts' that you would get . For instance a 175w ballast for an aquarium and a 175 watt pendant that you would use in a shop or building? Could the shop version be set up to be...
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    Reef Salt???

    I'm really glad to hear that because IO is next to the cheapest around here and that is what I decided to get. At $23 per 0 lb bag I'm sure I'm getting ripped off but there's only one LFS within 75 miles of home and then a petco. It's a nightmare just walking into that place but the solids are...
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    Reef Salt???

    I was wanting to get opinions on what salt people think is the best and what they use. I've used a couple of different brands (both said Nitrate and Phosphate free) and I just to get an idea of what's the best. thanks, Steven
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    home brewed overflow

    Thank you, all I used was 1/4" Lucite, Weld-on 16, a square and a table saw. I think I have everything I need to make whatever I want (tool-wise) it's just the money for the materials that I'm lacking. Next on the project list is a refugium. I will post pics when I'm done with it.
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    too much cleaning???

    I've read several places that you should empty your skimmer cup frequently and clean the chamber about every 2 weeks. Well, I'm rather compulsive about my cleanliness and find myself cleaning out the collection cup every day or so. Is it ok to clean it this often or should I have longer...
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    Ro/di?

    I don't know about anyone else, but I've read several times of other people getting tired of going to the LFS to get RO water. Does anyone have any D.I.Y. plans for an RO or RO/DI filter? That would really be a help.
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    Bio vs. Lava

    I have read in a couple of places recently where lava rock has been used to replace bio-balls. is this a god idea or should I just stick with what comes in the filter?
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