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  1. M

    Tank turned 41 years old

    Well, maybe I will go with a different goby. What about the diamond one?
  2. M

    Tank turned 41 years old

    Why do the gobies get darker over time (lol is it just because hes turning into an old man, or does it happen fairl early)? I had the Bangaii's recommended to me once before already, and I am really thinking about getting a 2 of them and just one clown. Seems llike everyone has 2 clowns...
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    Tank turned 41 years old

    Well, I have a 4 to 5 inch sand bed in a 45 gallon (tall). I am currently going through the cycle. My filtration consists of live rock, and an Aqua C Remora protein skimmer. I have two hydor k 3s for flow in the tank as well. Diatoms are just now showing up on the sand and rock; some places are...
  4. M

    Greatest Tank Ever

    I am looking forward to seeing your tank! I am just starting mine off too, so maybe I can get some good ideas from you.
  5. M

    Greatest Tank Ever

    Great idea... I did something along these lines when purchasing my rock from Bulk Reef Supply. I chose their rock because they do not go out and take it from the wild, or at least they say they do not!
  6. M

    Tank turned 41 years old

    Since you have so much experience, do you mind passing on any advice to some of us new comers (me in particular!!) :)
  7. M

    fowlr setup

    Okay. I think I will probably wait then and see if I can get a deal on some t5 ho lights and ballast. I do want to do corals in the future, but not for a while, so I was not expecting such a quick reply to my craigslist post. My tank dim. are: 36x12x24
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    fowlr setup

    I was hoping I could get someones advice on here as well about lighting. This guy replied to a post I made on craigslist about lighting and this is what he said. "You can have it all fo 50 bucks, I just want to see it get used. I dont have any pics . you would have a total of four 36" long...
  9. M

    fowlr setup

    Thanks for all the info. My last ammonia test (about 4 days ago) read at .5. Today it is somewhere between 0 and .25. Last nitrite test was 0 (4 days ago as well) today it came in at about .25. 0 nitrates.
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    fowlr setup

    Thought I would give an update. I have a 4 to 5 inch sand bed, aqua c remora ps, 50 lbs of rock (20 live) and a HK 3 for flow. I ditched the canister filter. Tank is now cycling. Stocking plans: yellow watchman and pistol shrimp. 2 false clowns. and a royal gramma. I will probably go with some...
  11. M

    out of faucet water parameters

    I agree, a ro/di unit is much more efficient and economical in the long term! And we should all plan on purchasing one; I do plan on it. But I know there are some very fastidious people who do not feel safe using anything other than ro/di, and I am just saying there is a short term alternative...
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    out of faucet water parameters

    Good advice with the testing, Don. I forgot to mention, and I am sure most of you know, that a TDS meter can be purchased.... and you can test the water your self! just thought I would recommend an alternative to anyone who needs it. Still, I say that distilled water is completely fine, and it...
  13. M

    out of faucet water parameters

    ya I did some looking around and what not, and I think I should be fine.... I am using walmarts distilled water (purple cap) it is just as pure as ro/di..... already contaced the local bottling company to see if they store in copper.... they don't, and I am sure most places do not anymore. if...
  14. M

    faucet parameters

    Thanks guys. My tanks is still pretty cloudy, but it is much more clear than it was last night! I would love to go over to corals eventually! My current set up is 45 gallon fowlr. Aqua C remora w/ mj 1200, and regular t5 lighting. Ive got about 49 or 50 lbs of rock (20 is live). About an inch of...
  15. M

    faucet parameters

    THanks for the reply. I am doing fowlr, and I listed the iron above (0). I went ahead and used my home water to get it started but will use ro water from now on. I just didnt have a way to get all taht water to my house, and I don't really wanna buy an ro/di unit.
  16. M

    faucet parameters

    ph 6.6 total alk 60 calcium hardness 20 copper 0 iron 0 phosphate zero These are the parameters straight out the faucet. Can I use my water and set up my tank with out a huge algae problem in the future?
  17. M

    out of faucet water parameters

    Well I ahve everything I need!!! I just need you guys to look at my water parameters (straight from the faucet) and tell me if the water is okay! chlorine 0. ph 6.6. Total alk. 60. calcium hardness 20. copper, iron and phosphate 0! Can I go ahead and start filling it up?
  18. M

    fish choice

    Yeah, I have to say my fav. fish is a yellow tang, idk y, probably becaues I cant have it lol. But ya, im content with my tank size and will enjoy my fish thoroughly. My tank is in my room, which is not that big, but will look really good when i get it together.
  19. M

    fish choice

    Well if I do get a dwarf angel, then I would only get one. But, I am going to get a clown for sure, maybe for my first fish. I really like the idea of the gramma as well, beautiful color.
  20. M

    fish choice

    Any suggestions?
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