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    Both gallons (a 2.5 gallon build)

    I would have had pics to add to this, but my camera died. I'm shopping for knew one. In the meantime, I upped the flow by losing the HOB and the minijet and replaced those with an Eheim 1048 running through the same port that the minijet was. Originally, the Eheim was run through 3 ports, 2...
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    how long for Krylon Fusion to dry

    For those that have put parts in their tanks painted with Krylon Fusion, what would you say is the minimum dry time? I'm swtiching my plumbing all around and parts of my tank had to be removed. As a result, the flow is not what it should be until I get the new plumbing installed (and then...
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    Both gallons (a 2.5 gallon build)

    I need to take some new pics but I thought I'd update this log anyway. I've rearranged the rock several times. I was being sarcastic when I joked about that previously but this time I'm serious. The rounder rock got rotated and the longer one flipped. It's incredible how many ways I've tried...
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    chaeto during cycle?

    I'll shoot you an email next week, thanks!
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    chaeto during cycle?

    If the point of the cycle is to get through the nitrogen cycle, wouldn't having something in the tank that used the different forms of nitrogen accelerate the process? So, do I cycle with chaeto or without. If with, is anybody around Woodinville harvesting anytime soon? I need less then a...
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    Which pump?

    I need a small external circ pump for my 2.5 gallon pico. I was thinking either an Eheim or a Quiet One...I'm open to others too. My requirements are: -must be quiet because it's in my bedroom. -must not transfer too much heat (it's a 2.5 gallon tank) -would like it to be reasonably priced...
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    fuge bulb geared for cheato?

    Check your local hydroponics shop. I was at a shop here in Seattle in Fremont (they have all sorts of cool indoor plants and a hydroponics section) and they have a lighting section. In that section are a large selection of flourescent bulbs in different wattages and different temeratures. The...
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    question- 1-2 gallon nano

    I'm working on setting one up. I am still undecided as to whether or not to add a fish. I am told that there a couple of species of goby and blenny that can thrive in a small tank, but they are limited. My plan, whether or not the fish is added is to keep it simple, star polyp, sexy shrimp...
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    Water and cycling

    I used to volunteer there. In the winter using their water is fine but in the summer, half the time they shut down the flow through systems and filter what they've got because the sound's water isn't suitable. I think I'll avoid the aquarium's water. Plus, from Woodinville, it's hardly...
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    Water and cycling

    Anybody used this stuff on a regular basis?
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    Water and cycling

    Well that is NOT what I wanted to hear. If no oceanic than could somebody recomend a water that I can find premixed in the area? I suppose I could mix my own, but I just really don't want to. :) Also, what about the chaeto?
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    Water and cycling

    I hear mixed things about ALL the different salt mix brands so what do I need to watch out for with oceanic? With a tiny little pico I have no desire to mix my own water so I plan to buy it from the nearest LFS, Denny's. They sell oceanic. I could travel elsewhere, but I'd rather not. I'm in...
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    Both gallons (a 2.5 gallon build)

    Aquascaping Well, this took some time. I had to weigh all of my options and maticulously arrange everything in mind before making an attempt at creating the show piece below. Having two whole pieces of rock the scaping possibilities just seemed endless. Do I put this piece on top or bottom...
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    Both gallons (a 2.5 gallon build)

    While trying to scrounge a whopping 2 pounds of LR somebody mentioned they'd like to see this come together so, I'll attempt to be diligent about maintaining a thread. First though, the philosophy behind this tank. I have had a few reefs in my past and worked or volunteered for a couple public...
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    Creative thinkers, help me with my overflow!!

    Plus, if I'm willing to do all this cutting to the tank, trimming the black trim piece on top of the tank is no big deal either...as long as I don't obliterate it. If I need that extra 1/4 inch, that's where I can get. I think this calls for a HD run. Good thing I live almost across the street!
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    Hydor Flo?

    For all that have had these in small tanks, if it rotates 360 degrees, does it end up splashing water when it's pointed at the surface? I don't want water leaving the tank of course, but I also need a quiet tank since it's in my bedroom.
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    Creative thinkers, help me with my overflow!!

    Cool idea! How hard would that be to build? I don't really have any experience with building with plastic...at least not in the last 10 years of so. I do seem to recall that you can just buy really cheap pieces of scrap at the plastic shops. I doubt this would take much! How would you keep...
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    Creative thinkers, help me with my overflow!!

    Here are the pics...
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    Creative thinkers, help me with my overflow!!

    I'll work on getting some photos posted to show you what I'm talking about. I agree, it helps me also when I can see the question being asked.
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    Hydor Flo?

    Tim, this was a concern of mine and, assuming I can deal some space issues between the tank and the fuge which is behind it, I was going to put bulkheads in the back of the tank and then the hydors on the end of the bulkhead. I don't think it would even fit betweent he front and back wall of...
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