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    Got Pics of your tanks w/different 400W Halide bulbs?

    That is one freakin big leather. I bet you hear that all the time.
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    MH question. I want more blue

    Just read a post on the other reef forum posing almost exactly your question, wanting more par and coloration out of his 400W MH icecap setup. Some of the responses indicated the problem was the ballast as the icecap will not overdrive the bulb and get you more bang from the bulb. I will PM...
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    How do you drill bulkheads in acrylic?

    Acryllic tanks are pretty easy to drill, as stated above all you need is a hole saw. The challenge comes in drilling a glass tank.
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    calling all carpenters

    Thanks for the feedback. I will proceed with the treated timber. I plan to paint it all except the pressure treated since it is pretty wet.
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    calling all carpenters

    I am about to start building a tank stand for a 180 gallon in wall. The front of the stand will sit on the walls existing 2X4's, the backend will sit on top of a concrete slab in a tank room I have built. I am planning on using 4X4 pressure treated for the backend of the stand. I plan on...
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    RBTA Question

    I have had luck putting a bowl or plate over the anemone so as to block out the light, the anemone will usually start to move within a hour or two and once they start moving it is easier to remove them.
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    210 In Wall

    Tank looks great. I am starting work on a in wall myself tomorrow adding a tank room behind the house. Would love to hear any advice you have from your experience. Also curious about how you are controlling humidity, heating and cooling.
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    MH Lights

    Why don't you just move the bulbs and see if the yellow bulb turns white on a different ballast?
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    Beach Fleas

    I think it is a great idea if your fish will eat them. I would not worry about introducing a deadly new strain of bacteria from the northwest, a lot of folks buy clams, mussels or other seafood from their local groceries with no ill effect. I personally feed local mussels, clams and shrimp.
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    210 In Wall

    Thanks for advice, I am sure I will have a lot more questions when I make the plunge. I was just over at Bens admiring his setup again and it got me more motivated(now need to get the wife over there to convince her). Looking forward to watching your progress, thanks for the great pics and...
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    210 In Wall

    Your setup is looking really good. I am contemplating a similar tank/shed add on and putting my 180 in wall. Is there any advice you have for those of us inspired by your project?
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    Queen Conch Stopped Moving

    I had the same problem, my salt went down to the same range. I brought it up to 1.025 over three days without any problems. Not sure why you would need a week per point but I am no expert. I had lots of snail loss at the low salinity before bringing it up. All the new additions we add to...
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    Arrivals 4/7-4/11

    You got or gettin any diamond gobies?
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    anybody have a sand sifting goby story?

    I appreciate the information.
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    anybody have a sand sifting goby story?

    Thanks for the feedback. Lee what Goby would you recommend?
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    anybody have a sand sifting goby story?

    Is that similar to a Yellowheaded Sleeper Goby?
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    anybody have a sand sifting goby story?

    I am contemplating a sand sifting goby(orange spot or diamond goby) for my 180. I like watching them work and like the resulting turned sand. I was wondering if anyone had kept one for over a year. I have read they are likely to starve to death within the first 6 months provided they do not...
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    Anyone use a C02 reactor for an ozone reactor?

    If you want to go super cheap I have an old tap water purifier cylinder with capped ends, looks like the second device pictured, the ends screw off and you could add the bio balls. It is definitely cheap material so would not last you a long time but it is free if you want to give it a try.
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    have you tried wonder wash?

    I bought twelve socks and put them in a sealed bucket till most have been used and then run a dedicated load in the washer with just a cup of bleach(no detergent). I used to throw them in with the regular wash but kept getting trace amounts of detergent leftover that caused the skimmer to go...
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    Best MH Bulbs?

    I am running the RF 10K, they are nice but I miss the color of my 14K hamilton which I will return to when it's time to change the bulbs.
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