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    noob questions salt water 101

    jeepfish, I am unloading live rock and have an extra RO (not RO/DI) unit (Kent Bare Bones) .... if interested just let me know, willing to discount to unload as I have too much accumulated unused items. You will see a post on the LR on the classified page.
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    Spawning event. Pretty cool

    I had such a mini brittle star spawning event right after stirring up the tank. In other words, I seems to be able to trigger the event. Curious if others noticed this spawning was random, or triggered by some environmental factor (which of course could perhaps be repeated!)
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    live rock and sand questions

    This discussion on building a sand bed was helpful to me, and I used it as the basis of my 240G build. Guide to Successful Live Sand Substrates Obviously there are many ways to skin a cat, but this may be helpful. Also, are you looking for detrivores/cops ... in addition to bacteria. I...
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    my first sump design

    Be sure to factor in warping before you begin; perhaps that is already done, but it's hard to tell from your photo. For example, I can assure you your design will gradually bow outward at the top center of the longer of the side panels. This can be mitigated by a clamp .. I know this becuase I...
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    where to find live sand

    Of course, just "moving" a sand bed with cause a loss of life. When I moved my 100G reef (when we purchased a new home), my system never fully recovered because the longterm stratification of the sand bed was mixed/inverted/disturbed greatly by the move. You have to move, but expect the...
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    Spa flex plumbing question

    (Forgive if already covered above but ....) There is indeed a special pvc cement for flexible pvc piping. Weld-On® Specialty Cements: Flex PVC Cements | IPS Corporation Sounds like some have had success with the regular pvc pipe, but just know there is a special grade of this cement designed...
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    Bugs

    Ocean Pods: FAQ has a nice discussion on the various types of amphipods and copepods we typically have in reef aquaria, inclluding to occassional blooms. Of course, the're many many resources out there, but I Dr. Rhodes description(s) simple to understand and very helpful.
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    OMG! My Rose Anenome Just Got Grinded thru My Return Pump!

    So, I placed an extra rose anemome in my sump, only for half of him to somehow pass my baffle wall with small holes in it, and thence got slurped/grinded up by my Baracuda return pump which then peppered the DT with 5-6 little pcs. Perhaps the anenome had actually split again, as I can't...
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    January TOTM

    Very nice, and congrats! Intersted in seeing the CA and Alk dosting vats and digital timers / aqualifter pump assemblies. Also, your fug is just going gangbusters with macroalgae, what is you point when you decide to harvest (nutrient export)? Thanks and congrats again!
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    What happened to the For Sale (or Trade) forum?

    Thank you!
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    What happened to the For Sale (or Trade) forum?

    hello, I am sure there is an obvious answer. I really enjoyed that forum ... along with the equipment equivalent ... would appreciate the answer. Thanks in advance!
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    Who is using NSW in their reef?

    Seattle Aquarium - Salt Water Sales Try this link http://www.seattleaquarium.org/NetCommunity/Document.Doc?id=933 Paul
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    Who is using NSW in their reef?

    And of course, next time I'll just bump it! thanks,
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    Who is using NSW in their reef?

    You have an impecable memory ... as you can see I'm tapping the population out there for more info. Please let me know if you use NSW. Thanks!
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    Who is using NSW in their reef?

    As most of you know, there is mixed messages out there on the wire about benefit of using natual sea water for reef systems. I realize some folks do not recommend NSW, but there is a solid base of folks out there that uses it with success, including local public aquariums, etc. I am lucky to...
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    Blue tang in a 5' tank?

    Blue Tang in a 100 gallon doing OK I have a 4.5" to 5" Blue Tang in my 100gallon 5-foot-wide tank (about 3 years now). My words of wisdom is nori every day .... he is a stunning blue, and secret is regular nori (in moderate servings of course). I wll confess, my Blue Tang has grown and my...
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    Who is using NSW in their reef?

    As most of you know, there is mixed messages out there on the wire about benefit of using natual sea water for reef systems. I realize some folks do not recommend NSW, but there is a solid base of folks out there that uses it with success, including local public aquariums, etc. I am lucky to...
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    Best way to raise PH to 8.4-8.6

    One thought (and forgive me if you've already discussed this one): You mentioned that you recently "moved" your tank. As you know, disturbing the plennum and all the established/thriving infauna within could cause a spike in algae as the system works to replentish lost life, diversity, etc...
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    Green Star Polyps? How Peel Off?

    Thanks to all for your feedbac, Wow, the hammer and chisel option is the goofying thing I think I've ever heard! That quite funny! So I have "Green Hairy Mushroom". If anybody knows a more formal name, or alternative name, let me know. Thanks for the feedback!
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    Green Star Polyps? How Peel Off?

    First of all, what are these? Three polyps came with some live rock I bought about 10 months ago. Now I have ten-twelve polyps ... and they're expanding too far. I'd like to offer to others, or sale, but can't figure out how to peel them off. I tried an exactor knife, but this seemed to tear...
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