Forum: Reefs
June 28th 07, 02:26 PM Posted to rec.aquaria.marine.reefs
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,895
Lighting for reef tanks
A friend of mine who has had corals(don't know what kind) and apparantly
anemones had a 90 gallon tank and was selling off his equipment. He said
the light fixture was 48" and I knew that would...
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Forum: Reefs
June 11th 07, 03:09 PM Posted to rec.aquaria.marine.reefs
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Replies: 47
Views: 8,429
first time using skimmer
Well, it actually started producing today. Its not as much foam as I see
other skimmers producing, but it is getting a little stuff out. Alot of
people I have seen say the waste should be...
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Forum: Reefs
June 8th 07, 05:10 PM Posted to rec.aquaria.marine.reefs
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Replies: 47
Views: 8,429
first time using skimmer
Another question I have, since the design is pretty much the same as any
other skimmer, is the real difference in the water pump? It came with an
AP1500 power head. Would getting a better head...
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Forum: Reefs
June 7th 07, 04:32 PM Posted to rec.aquaria.marine.reefs
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Replies: 47
Views: 8,429
first time using skimmer
"Wayne Sallee" wrote in message
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If you put an egg white in the tank, you will see some foam :-) hehehehe
When you open...
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Forum: Reefs
June 7th 07, 03:05 PM Posted to rec.aquaria.marine.reefs
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Replies: 47
Views: 8,429
first time using skimmer
"Wayne Sallee" wrote in message
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What brand skimmer do you have?
Dose it have a water flow adjuster?
What happens if you...
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Forum: Reefs
June 6th 07, 07:49 PM Posted to rec.aquaria.marine.reefs
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Replies: 47
Views: 8,429
first time using skimmer
"Wayne Sallee" wrote in message
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Often a new skimmer will send more bubbles into the tank until it's broken
in, but I'd be...
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Forum: Reefs
June 6th 07, 07:48 PM Posted to rec.aquaria.marine.reefs
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Replies: 47
Views: 8,429
first time using skimmer
"Wayne Sallee" wrote in message
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Just send it to a collection container.
In my opinion, it's silly to make protein...
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Forum: Reefs
June 6th 07, 05:45 PM Posted to rec.aquaria.marine.reefs
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,052
question about new tank setup
Sorry to be buggin you all. I just want to make sure I start things right
before I dive into setting up my new reef tank.
I read on garf.org about setting up a plenum with egg crates?? Anyone...
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Forum: Reefs
June 6th 07, 03:59 PM Posted to rec.aquaria.marine.reefs
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Replies: 47
Views: 8,429
first time using skimmer
"George Patterson" wrote in message
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ITGuy wrote:
Well here is something I noticed this morning. Quite a few bristleworms,
can't...
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Forum: Reefs
June 5th 07, 10:18 PM Posted to rec.aquaria.marine.reefs
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Replies: 47
Views: 8,429
first time using skimmer
You're in my killfile loser.
"Pondmeister" wrote in message
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Hope that stinking sloppy soupy skanky Gill P.'s ...
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Forum: Reefs
June 5th 07, 10:17 PM Posted to rec.aquaria.marine.reefs
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Replies: 47
Views: 8,429
first time using skimmer
"KurtG" wrote in message
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ONJ wrote:
Well I guess my question is, do I run it so that the bubbling water...
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Forum: Reefs
June 5th 07, 07:59 PM Posted to rec.aquaria.marine.reefs
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Replies: 47
Views: 8,429
first time using skimmer
"KurtG" wrote in message
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ONJ wrote:
My fear is if I do it will fill up during the day when I'm at work...
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Forum: Reefs
June 5th 07, 07:15 PM Posted to rec.aquaria.marine.reefs
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Replies: 47
Views: 8,429
first time using skimmer
"Wayne Sallee" wrote in message
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Yep, I'd advise that you reduce the air input.
Ok, so if I understand you...
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Forum: Reefs
June 5th 07, 03:50 PM Posted to rec.aquaria.marine.reefs
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Replies: 47
Views: 8,429
first time using skimmer
"Wayne Sallee" wrote in message
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Look to see if you are getting so many bubbles in the tank, that the
bubbles are sticking...
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Forum: Reefs
May 18th 07, 04:20 PM Posted to rec.aquaria.marine.reefs
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Replies: 13
Views: 7,882
new reef tank advice
Well...I am taking a good look at the sumps now...but I don't want to drill
any holes in my tank.
Is there a sump setup or website you can refer me to that possibly does
sumps without...
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Forum: Reefs
May 15th 07, 09:37 PM Posted to rec.aquaria.marine.reefs
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Replies: 13
Views: 7,882
new reef tank advice
Ok...let me put it this way...because of the research I have been doing, I
like a particular brand of counter current venturi type skimmer that is HO,
but it can be modified to stand alone under...
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Forum: Reefs
May 15th 07, 08:40 PM Posted to rec.aquaria.marine.reefs
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Replies: 13
Views: 7,882
new reef tank advice
"Wayne Sallee" wrote in message
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I don't recommend a canister filter, but they are not the end of the world,
and...
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Forum: Reefs
May 10th 07, 04:52 PM Posted to rec.aquaria.marine.reefs
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,468
good books on different corals and fish
I am looking for a book that lists numerous species of corals and fish and
what it takes to care for each.
Anyone know of any good books on feeding and care of fish and reef animals?
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Forum: Reefs
May 10th 07, 04:49 PM Posted to rec.aquaria.marine.reefs
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Replies: 13
Views: 7,882
new reef tank advice
Ok...I have narrowed down some pieces of equipment to set up my new 55
gallon reef tank.
The things I do know I need and will be getting a
60 to 70lbs live rock
Precision Marine HOT-1 protein...
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Forum: Reefs
April 16th 07, 04:34 PM Posted to rec.aquaria.marine.reefs
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,089
protein skimmers....advice??
What protein skimmers have you used or do you use and what do you think of
them?
Which skimmer have you ever used that just did the best job in your opinion.
I am needing a hang on skimmer for a 55...
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Forum: Reefs
April 14th 07, 02:34 PM Posted to rec.aquaria.marine.reefs
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Replies: 27
Views: 6,706
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Forum: Reefs
April 12th 07, 06:21 PM Posted to rec.aquaria.marine.reefs
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Replies: 27
Views: 6,706
advice for new reef tank
"George Patterson" wrote in message
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ONJ wrote:
The rock, a good circulation
pump, and a skimmer will do for now.
kewl...now as far...
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Forum: Plants
April 12th 07, 04:21 PM Posted to rec.aquaria.marine.reefs,rec.aquaria.freshwater.misc,rec.ponds,rec.aquaria.freshwater.plants
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,742
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Forum: Reefs
April 12th 07, 04:21 PM Posted to rec.aquaria.marine.reefs,rec.aquaria.freshwater.misc,rec.ponds,rec.aquaria.freshwater.plants
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Replies: 27
Views: 6,706
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Forum: Reefs
April 11th 07, 06:12 PM Posted to rec.aquaria.marine.reefs
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Replies: 27
Views: 6,706
advice for new reef tank
I am going to take my first foray into a reef tank. I have done sal****er
over the last 10 years with just a simple undergravel filter and power
filter.
I acquired a 55 gallon system and my plan...
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