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    reef reference manual?

    I am looking for a good reef reference manual. I would like one that list water parameters, compatibility, nutrition information, suggested coral placement and so on... Does anyone have a recommendation? Hank
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    Help Please - Need a Quieter PUMP

    Finally have water in he 215! I have an Iwalki 70 pump. It is a noisy BEAST!. It is also blowing air. Does anyone have either a way to adjust this thing and quiet it down a few notches, OR another QUIETER one? It can be any brand, just quiet. I cant have this thing in my living room making...
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    CHL Classes? Anyone here interested?

    How many of my friends would like to have their TEXAS Concealed Handgun Licence? As a new instructor, I am going to offer a great deal to the first 10! If you are Military - you and your spouse $50 (that's right, just $25 dollars each*). Veteran's and disabled veterans, $65. If you can provide...
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    Aptasia Question

    Discovered Aptasia in one of my tanks yesterday evening. This morning it is everywhere in the tank. Funny thing, it seemed to appear overnight. I am going to begin to dip everything from this point forward (lesson learned). It just seems weird to see this happen so fast. I am visiting...
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    Going to the Lone Star Rally?

    This year's Lone Star Rally is Oct 31st thru Nov 3rd. My wife and I usually go VERY early and stop for Breakfast on the way. Anyone interested in riding along? We will leave from Sugar Land around 0600...... IM me if you are interested. Hank :texas:
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    Bad Way to Start Sunday Morning?

    Was going to be ambitious this morning. Took a freshwater tank and a gallon of vinegar. Placed used Skimmer in Tank with water and vinegar. Waited Cleaned outside of skimmer body then plugged in pump......., SMOKE EVERYWHERE!! I only had it plugged in about 3 seconds when the smoke started...
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    What is this on My Live Rock?

    I have what looks to be a white spider web growing on my live rock. It appears to be growing and I do not know if it will hurt my tank. The tank was just started and the live rock came from another tank we just bought. Should I pull the rock out and scrub it?
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    Skimmer input

    I just started my acrylic 55 Gal tube tank. I am using a Fluval 405 with the intent of this being a fish only tank. This may change though. I am wondering if someone knows or can recommend a skimmer for this tank. I do not want to cut and modify the top to use a hang on and the stand has VERY...
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    Water Transfer Pump?

    Looking for a water transfer pump to move my RODI from my collection barrels to my aquariums. Anyone have an idea of a local source? I will need to move the water approx. 100'
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    Now it begins. ......., again

    Just set up the RODI 6 stage. The TDS meter reads 006 in and 000 out. Now the wait....... :peace:
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    I am BACK....., AGAIN!

    Do to injuries and my work, I had to quit my builds. I am now back and getting ready to start again. My new work schedule allows me to work from home, in my own office. That said, I am going to start my 55 tube tank in my office. I visited 3 shops yesterday for parts and input and left even...
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    Water and lights

    Ok, I am just begining to get back into this here obsession. I will be starting 2 new tanks in the next couple of weeks. One is very large (to me) in my living room - 215 and the other a bit smaller in my home office a 55. These are not my first tanks, but I have been out of the hobby for a...
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    Advice and Help?

    I have been lurking in the background for over a year reading and enjoying the posts on this site. I decided the least I should do is pay for the membership, so I did a couple of days ago. I will be picking up a 215 gallon tank and stand next week and will need help moving it. I am...
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    Starting again!

    Just found this site thru a reccomendation. I have 3 truview (55 tube tank, 50, and 15 Gallon) and one glass octogon 10 gallon feeder tank. I am just starting to get back into the hobby. At the moment I have the 55 gallon set up in my living room with corral and Damels only. I have both the...
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