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    Help with 15 gallon sump setup

    I don't think the actual flow rate will be an issue, but I have a 10 gallon under a 20 and I had to be careful so that when I shut off the pump there wasn't much water that drained to the sump. It will be easy to overflow a small sump. There are charts on line that tell you what flow a given...
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    alk Cal and mag. Wats ur schedule?

    I use kalk in the topoff water and adjust as necessary with BRS 2 part. You can use pickling lime from the grocery store and save money. My Ca/alk have been holding steady.
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    Massive pod culture attempt

    I have read on these and other forums that no matter what species you start with they will compete with each other until you end up with only a couple species. Are these meant as a food source for a mandarin or the like?
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    Jebao wp25 maintenance tip

    Folks have reported on some of these where they don't restart as the impeller seems to freeze up. The problem is that the ceramic shaft spins in a ceramic collar on each end and this can bind after a while, so I soaked the impeller in vinegar overnight to loosen up the collar, and for good...
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    Reseed (dead) live rock

    I think your plan A is the way to go. I'd just give it time to cycle then start adding livestock.
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    anyone know were to find cheap zoa or softie frag packs

    I tried a dealer on ebay who had great prices on frags, so I gave it a shot. The frags were nice sized, in good health and were shipped/packaged well. First you should check out any clubs in your area. There may very well be folks in your area who would have frags for sale or trade.
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    Need to add on... RO

    I bought an add-on DI canister from filterguys. Easy to install and works like a charm.
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    Rock ID

    I used some of that for base rock in my tank. Now it is totally coated in coralline and is indistinguishable from the other LR.
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    HR-669

    I wonder if our hobby might fall under the provision regarding " any species that is already so widespread that any prohibition would have no practical utility" Sec. 4.a.1.B
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    Problems with new I.O. salt?

    I recently got some of the new look bags from fosterandsmith.com and have not had any problems at all.
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    Large Angels

    Have you looked into any of the genicanthus angels? From what I've been reading they are not herbivores and will not pick at the LR. Unfortunately the only ones I've found for sale are Lamarck's angel and the swallowtail angel. They're both pretty but not eye catching like some of the others...
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    Is Mighty Putty Reef Safe???

    Go to Lowes/Home Depot and get Aqua Mend, another two part putty and is definitely reef safe.
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    True Power Compact full tank shots, PLEASE NO t-5 OR mh.

    What is the brand of the ones from hellolights?
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    RO carbon stage question.

    That is what I thought too. I emailed the filterguys, and they suggested it be changed out every 6 to 9 months, but then they're in the business of selling filters. I have not noticed any change in performance from my ro unit.
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    RO carbon stage question.

    I have been reading that you should switch out your carbon stage on a regular basis to protect the membrane. I don't make a lot of RO, so rather than buy top of the line carbon filters which I will have to switch out long before they were designed for, would there be any drawback to using the...
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    Feeding with phyto question.

    I thought about culturing some phyto, but I don't know as I need that much. What other brands are considered the best?
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    Feeding with phyto question.

    I am curious as to whether I would be gaining anything by feeding my 75 gallon soft coral tank DT's phytoplankton. I have a sarcophyton leather, xenia, brown button polyps and some mushrooms. Am I correct in that these do not eat phytoplankton? But would phyto promote life that they do eat...
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    need help building my clean-up crew.

    I got my last order from reeftopia.com. If you order over $100 you get free shipping. I have joined the ranks of the crab-less clean up crews. I got astrea and ceriths and they've done a great job on my nuisance algae. I think crabs in general have fallen out of favor with a lot of folks.
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    Multiple dwarf angel types in 55 gallon?

    Thanks for the info. Perhaps _a_ dwarf angel :)
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    Multiple dwarf angel types in 55 gallon?

    In the near future I will be setting up a 55 gallon as a fowlr. It will have a 20gallon sump with chaeto and skimmer to help with nitrate control. I have been mulling over what types of fish I would like and reading the posts here for ideas. Can different types of dwarf angels get along...
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