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    2 boxes of Instant Ocean fs.

    If you still have the salt I will take it.
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    Mini Brittle Stars spawning

    I did a late night water change and was watching tank afterwards. Usually when I do a water change the brittle stars will stick their legs out from the rock and wave them around. This time they came all the way out, would stand on their "legs" with the central disc as high as they could get...
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    Reef Octopus microbubbles

    I decided on a Reef Octopus BH-2000 proetein skimmer for my 44 gallon tank as it was the best I could do in my price range. It has been running six days and still dumping lots of bubbles in tank. I've tried it with the return pipe sponge on and off. It looks as if the return pipe overflow is...
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    Filtration overkill?

    I recently set up a 44 gallon corner tank in preparation of breaking down my 115 gal. I want to keep it simple, FOWLR, and no sump, I've had too many floods! The tank came with a Fluval 304 rated for a 70 gal tank which is what I have operating now. My son has a Fluval FX5 he is not using. I am...
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    best HOB skimmer

    I had Marlin post for me earlier, my internet was bogged down and couldn't connect. These are the skimmers I am considering; SWC B100F 189.99 Reef Octopus BH1000 159.95 (I found information that states the octopus and SWC are basically the same thing) Aquamaxx HOB 1 199.99 CPR Aeroforce 179.99...
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    best HOB skimmer

    I was looking at a CPR Aeroforce Skimmer on Ebay, seems to have good reviews on it. anyone have any personal experience with this model?
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    Skimmers, AquaC EV180 or PMBullet2?

    I would really like to get the WM but don't have the cash right now. By the time I was able to save up, it will be gone and I haven't filed tax return yet. Living expenses and medical bills get in the way! Thank you for the non critical suggestion, just the type I was hoping to get. The skimmer...
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    Skimmers, AquaC EV180 or PMBullet2?

    Skimmer My budget is less than 150.00. I was looking on ebay because I have a large credit to use. I am not looking for a plug in and forget it type skimmer, just something efficient I don't have to check on every few hours. I appreciate suggestions of models I can look for.
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    Skimmers, AquaC EV180 or PMBullet2?

    I am trying to decide between two different skimmers for my 115 gallon tank. Skimmer will be operating in a 50 gallon sump, with an auto top off to maintain water level. I am trying to decide between a PM Bullet 2 with pump and an AquaC EV180 without pump. Both used. As with most of us, my...
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    Overflow box

    This is an older glass tank and I would be scared to try to drill it. I will eventually upgrade to a larger/better tank but till then I need to keep this going.
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    Overflow box

    I have a glass tank that is not drilled and have been using a second hand overflow box that is rather funky but works. It has began making suction noise that I can't seem to get rid of. It worked for many months without noise but I shut it down while cleaning, flooded my sump, took hours to get...
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    Small fish for refugium

    Wasn't sure if it was a good idea or not. Granddaughter and I spend a lot of time looking for what is new in the "fuge" and thought a small fish would be interesting but was concerned about the small space. I do have another refugium in my sump that is just algae's etc. Other than the small...
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    Small fish for refugium

    I have a HOT refugium, holds about 4 gallons. 24 long, 10 tall and 4 wide. It has miracle mud at the base with about 1" sand on top. There is small rock, many amphipods and copepods, tiny brittle stars, a few snails and hermit crabs and two small feather dusters. I would like to put in one or...
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    Help out my daughter!!!

    My vote My daughter was a cheerleader in a small "hick" town also. You got my vote!! Small towns are the greatest.
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    Please help!!!!!

    I voted yesterday. Good luck!
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    koralia flow

    I finally bought my koralia 4 circulation pumps. I'm looking for suggestions for placement. My tank dimensions are 62" long, 24" deep and 18" wide. my overflow box is at the left back corner. My return is 1" spray bars with water direction pointing down and forward at the back of the tank. I...
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    Pajama Cardinal Eggs

    I noticed today that one of my three pajama cardinals was holding its mouth differently. I watched closely for a bit and he opened his mouth and I was able to see a good sized egg ball inside. I don't suppose there is much chance of actually raising them.
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    fish stores from tacoma to olmpia?

    Olympia Store The "new" store, by owner of Extreme Marine, I think is called Exotic Aquaria and Reptile in West Olympia is a neat store. I've purchased some nice stuff there. There is a humongous clam in their front display tank!
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    Sump and overflow box

    Yes, 30 - 40 gallon is what I originally wanted but was assured that this sump would be very good and more than adequate, I'm a trusting person (naive). I will do my best to make this work. If it doesn't I will try to sell it and recoup my losses and attempt to build my own or purchase another.
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    Sump and overflow box

    I am finally ready to set up a sump filter on my 115 gallon tank and would like some advice please. I aquired a custom designed sump. It is 18 x 18 square and 16 inches tall, divided inside to four compartments, intake, skimmer, refugium and outlet. I will be using an overflow box, rated at 1000...
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