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    FJW AQUARIUM HOURS

    Talked with Dennis today and it was just display tank. Hoping to have him back open so we can support him!!
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    Member Spotlight - October 2021

    Spider Sponge
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    T5 Bulb LED Replacement?

    I did this in my garage a few months ago. Super simple wiring as I did the bypass of the ballast. Left the ballast in place and opted not to remove it. My only downfall was I wish I bought dimmable LED bulbs. as for your question with “LED T5’s” being an option, I think the fluorescent style...
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    Looking for macro algae

    I’ll be pruning my reactor by next week. I can save a baggy full for you. located in Cypress
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    Looking for macro algae

    I grow Ulva like crazy if you need any.
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    Bowerbanki Growth

    Thanks @BigRick that’s what I was thinking. I moved it up in the tank a few weeks ago (tentacles were stinging zoas at night) but it’s loving the new flow and extra lighting. I haven’t come across many bowerbankis in stores or online…rare? I know it’s not a big coloration besides a bit of...
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    Bowerbanki Growth

    Past few days, I’ve noticed some sort of growth coming off the side of my Bowerbanki. All the heads around the sides still seem healthy, but can’t tell what’s going on with the white spot.
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    Mix station and pump questions

    This is all you need. Less steps and clean look.
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    Mix station and pump questions

    Get the one stage single glue….primer is just for home inspections. They have a single stage glue that’s clear.
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    Mix station and pump questions

    For the salt water stirring, you use the iwaki pump to cycle from the bottom up through the top. When making a new batch I’ll run the Iwaki pump for a day or two straight. Then every day for 30mins the smart switch will kick it on. I also have a power head at the bottom of the tank that runs...
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    Mix station and pump questions

    Thanks! I ended up using 1” plumbing throughout. The tubs were given to me free from our local water company (they’re actually water softener tanks). Little old school touch with the sight levels lol I want to get some numbers printed to put on the clear pvc. what’s your thoughts on “skinning”...
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    Mix station and pump questions

    Just my two cents and answer some of your questions......added some photos of my build. 1. Determine what pump you are going to use and base that off your pipe size. Less reducers and fittings you have to deal with. 2. Pump size - I use an Iwaki MD-55RLT (Amount 1,200gph). 800gph is more than...
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    Hanna Checkers

    Ok so I got my gift card (to marine depot) and want to snag a new Hanna checker. What do you recommend? Calc or Alk I’m running TM Balling Method so it’s controlled more by alk levels, so that’s the one I’m leaning towards. Is it a pain of a test? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    MARSH GIFT CARD GIVEAWAY!

    Looks like mine is getting delivered today Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    MARSH GIFT CARD GIVEAWAY!

    Sweeeeet! Hope i get a local shop [emoji1787] THANKS AGAIN MARSH!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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