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    Input On Additions To Tank

    I do not have a sump but use a 3 canister filatration system, skimmer, 1 rotating jet and one stationary jet. I know that "most" people believe that you must use a sump however, there are people who are sucessful with out them. With that said, that is why I am asking opinions before i add more...
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    Input On Additions To Tank

    Howdy all! I have had my tank up and running now for 3 1/2 years and I have had all the same items for that time and have finally decided it may be time to add some more since the tank (knock on wood) is running smoothly...:D I have a 75gal FOWLR CURRENTLY IN TANK: Everyone gets along Foxface...
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    Can You Add New Sand???

    Rob, I didn't realize that pre-packaged live sand was "not as good"...I have always used it and never had any problems...but I guess now it is a problem because figuring out the best way to add more to the tank is becoming diffulcult...I just don't want to cause a problem in the tank and...
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    Can You Add New Sand???

    Okay, I really APPRECIATE all the input! Knock on wood I have had real good luck with my tank and I always get awesome advice and support from all of you! With that said....Here is my question/concern... I love the idea of slowly floating the bag of sand to the bottom...but all posts...
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    Can You Add New Sand???

    Is it okay to use live sand? If not then what should I use? Thanks Again, Debbie
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    Can You Add New Sand???

    Okay, my tank has been up for just about 2 years. Things are going quite well. We have had sand as our substrate for about a year and we love it however, with water changes and cleanings over the last year we have lost some of the sand because it is impossible to clean without some of the sand...
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    Feeding a Starfish -- How and What

    Thanks for all the input. I don't have any corals and have no plans to get any. I have a FOWLR I do have plenty of snails and he will be welcome to them. I appreciate all the input. I will post some pictures once I get him. Thanks again,
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    Seaclone 150 Protein Skimmer GOOD or Not

    I will definately post when it arrives. I really appreciate all of your help!!! Thanks and I will chat with you once it arrives.
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    Feeding a Starfish -- How and What

    I am considering adding a Chocolate Chip Star Fish to my tank but before I did I wanted to find out what and how you feed a Star Fish??? Any input is greatly appreciated. Thanks
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    Seaclone 150 Protein Skimmer GOOD or Not

    Just wanted to say thanks again. i have a 75 gal and I went with the Coralife NeedleWheel 220 so that should be awesome especially since I am upgraded from a POS Red Sea Prizm Deluxe...I hate LFS... Thanks again,
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    Seaclone 150 Protein Skimmer GOOD or Not

    Really appreciate all the input and it sounds like the Coralife is a really good one and I will look into it for sure. Thanks again,
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    Seaclone 150 Protein Skimmer GOOD or Not

    Thanks for the input. What size tank is it rated for?
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    Seaclone 150 Protein Skimmer GOOD or Not

    Wanted to know if anyone out there has any input on this skimmer before I purchase it. Or another GOOD hang on skimmer?????? Any input is greatly appreciated. Thanks
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    Simplicity

    First let me say that most of you have so much more experience than me but I felt I had to way in my opinion on this topic. As for the comment: "most people fail because they take any advice they get as golden without thinking it through. A little thought and research...
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    Live Rock Arrangement what is safe what isn't....

    Okay, I have been in the hobby now for just a year and I made some serious mistakes and now have the ability to start correcting them. So this time I want to make sure I do things correctly! I am preparing to completely rip my tank apart and take out the CC substrate and put in a DSB while the...
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    Sump Advice...

    Why do you think I will not be happy with the skimmer?
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    Sump Advice...

    We have had our tank up for a year now and have finally decided to make some much needed upgrades. We currently are using a Rena Canister filter but our ready to switch to a SUMP. I am looking at this one: http://www.catalinaaquarium.com/product_info.php?cPath=90&products_id=1314 If anyone...
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    How long is too long to Store Pre Mixed Salt Water

    I usually make my water up a few days before my scheduled water change. I store it in a Food Grade Brute Trash Can and I put the lid on. Last week I had some things come up and couldn't get to my water change. The water sat for a week with the lid on and a powerhead in it. It was already...
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    found a new hitchhiker (urchin?)

    Mojo, I would have to say they were short and fat but he had quite a few of them. It was amazing how fast he grew! He went from the size of a nickel to the size of a quarter in a matter of 6-8 weeks. When he was on the rock you could actually see flakes of the rock coming off and when he...
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    found a new hitchhiker (urchin?)

    Yes, however, he wasn't just eating the algae he was Obliterating it and destroying the rock in the process! You could actually see pieces of rock coming off where he was. In my opinion that is not good! If I am wrong please correct me because I am by far no expert and fairly new to this...
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