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    new tank doin the cycle....i hope

    thanks for the reinforcement....it helps!
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    new tank doin the cycle....i hope

    Hi all I recieved 70lbs of liverock and started my new tank cycle last fri. My amonia was off the charts in the first couple of days and is now almost gone (.25 or less)...tank parameters: Amonia .25 (now more towards 0) pH 8.1 Nitrite 5.0 Nitrate 10 Temp 79 degrees running actinics 4-6 hrs a...
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    Almost ready....part 16 1/2.

    Ok i think that i'm getting closer....my new skimmer has kicked in and is working, so i have been gearing up for liverock. My quandry is this....my idea for a tank has quickly evolved to the point that i would rather not have any aggressive fish that I first planned. My substrate is 40lbs CC...
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    Any good LFS near Arlington?

    oops....never mind
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    Any good LFS near Arlington?

    Hi all....again. I am still "almost ready" and was just wondering if anybody had any suggestions for a decent LFS....closer that Issaquah. Let's say Mt. Vernon to Edmonds...? Thanks Daryn
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    almost ready to start...i think?

    Thanks mojo....it sounded like a nice "turn key" soulution to my problems. Actually I really like the sump/refugeium idea and it is verry tempting to drill the back of my 75 and go DIY. I realize that drilling is not necessary but that dremel idea sounds real nice....anyway, that is a...
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    has anyone drilled thier tank?

    thanks...that DREMEL link is great!
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    almost ready to start...i think?

    ok.....got my RO/DI today so I'm gonna forget about the sump for now, although it sounds nice. It looks as if I may have to leave all my equipment in the tank....I have read about some people painting the back of thier tanks (any special paint? or just a coat or two on the outside?) Thanks...
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    has anyone drilled thier tank?

    yes it's for glass....and don't worry about it Mapster, as all info is appreciated....i just wanted to hear some horror stories....I have found bit's for around $20, but just the thought of drilling makes me break out in a sweat!
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    has anyone drilled thier tank?

    I see that diamond tipped core bit's are not that expensive....anyone ever try this?
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    almost ready to start...i think?

    I would like to go the sump route, and I think I found one at reefsupply.com (on sale, of course....heh heh...thats what got me started in the first place!) Anyone ever heard of this: Sea Dragon skimming sump Max --28"Lx11"Wx16"H (would fit under my tank) --1gal bio-ball chamber ( could this...
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    almost ready to start...i think?

    almost forgot....how about a "clean up crew" is this ok with most fish?
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    almost ready to start...i think?

    Thanks Mike! I am looking for skimmers now and am wavering on the fluval/sump options....i appreciate the advice. Daryn
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    almost ready to start...i think?

    Thanks everyone! I thought so on the skimmer....what about a sump? No my tank is not drilled (is that necessary for a sump?) then i could put my skimmer under the tank...correct? (ok i forgot to mention i also bought a Fluval 404 but was already resigned to taking it back...but should I?) I...
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    almost ready to start...i think?

    Hi all...i've recently purchased a 75gal tank and would like some input. After several years of freshwater i'm finally able to go "salt" so of course, i just dove right on in! after some impulse buy's and returns i've setteled on a plan (somewhat)....First of all, since this is my first...
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