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  1. Terrance

    Led vs PAR for coral

    How tall is your tank and are you using optics? I have been running my value fixture at 100% both channels since my tank is 24" tall, at 8hrs long daily.
  2. Terrance

    May 2013 Meeting: Photography Workshop at Barrier Reef

    I'll drop by since I live nearby.
  3. Terrance

    In tank vs. HOB skimmer

    I think you just have to read a lot more reviews about HOB skimmers with external pumps. It can occur, but I seldomly read about overflows when I researched it. The product must have been damaged or user error cause overflow. The in-tank pump is kinda of an eye sore, but its more of a peace of...
  4. Terrance

    What brand of salt do you use?

    The salt is not changing by the week since I buy boxes of 200g mix. When I do buy salt, I buy in large bulks of 400-600g mixes, which last me a several months. My corals are still doing well with no adverse response when I do change salt. But I have only changed from Reef Crystal to Kent salt. I...
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    Coast for this hobby

    Always buy used when starting this hobby. If you end up giving up (which I hope nobody will ever do), then you won't lose that much money. Once you know what you're doing, then buy new tanks since you have a clearer understanding of what you like and don't like. Back to your question, a 40g...
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    What brand of salt do you use?

    i buy 200g salt mix in boxs at petsolution for $44, but usually buy 2 boxes at a time to get free shipping. this is even more cost effective than IO. i buy the salt with the best bag for my buck. most salt work jist fine.
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    Skimmer help

    I have the BH2000. I had the same problem until.. 1. I got an auto top off 2. I started with the skimmer cup pushed far up. Day by day I slowly inch it down until one day I find water starts collecting in the cup. That is my cut off point and I know I should not go any further down. I clean it...
  8. Terrance

    what is the coolest fish you know of or have

    Its their big puppy eyes that usually gets people hooked!
  9. Terrance

    what is the coolest fish you know of or have

    My favorite has always been a the common porcupine puffer and flame angel.
  10. Terrance

    Good place in S. King County/N. Pierce for CuC

    I'd recommend Barrier Reef. They have the best variety.
  11. Terrance

    Fast cycle?!

    to confirm that your tank is cycled, drip a few drops of bottled ammonia and see if the ammonia AND nitrite are 0 (needs to be zero) within 24hrs. ace hardware has a good bottled ammonia without preservative.
  12. Terrance

    New coral arrivals 4-25-13

    +1 Post the pics please.
  13. Terrance

    Skimmer on a 29G

    HOB skimmer? I had a Reef Octopus BH2000 that is incredible.
  14. Terrance

    Today is the big day...

    Starting a new tank with LED is easy. Transitioning from MH/T5 to LED is challenging IMO. Way too easy to destroy corals as some acclimate faster than others and some start off with too strong of a light after the transition. Good luck.
  15. Terrance

    Return pump for my Oceanic 58

    I am about to buy the Waveline DC pump for my own tank. I do not know how the noise compares to the bubbleblaster, Eheim or Sicce, but I know its more quiet than a mag pump.
  16. Terrance

    Dream Tank giveaway?

    That tank is too big for me. I need a shorter tank so that I can reach the bottom of the tank.
  17. Terrance

    Newbie from Renton

    hello welcome to the site. post pics as you build the tank.
  18. Terrance

    Controllable NOVA LEDs Arrived

    How many of each color is included in the A4?
  19. Terrance

    april meeting 13'

    OBD website has a lot of good info about reefing and equipment. I'm looking forward to what they have to say.
  20. Terrance

    Fish Store Location

    thats good news. i already live in renton, next to sea king and sierra, 2-3 exits away from barrier reef and i work 1 mile away from oceans by design. if the covington store open, then it will give me more incentive to visit my parents living around that area.
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