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Recent content by Reggie

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    Stunner Strips

    I decided instead of swapping out my T5s with LEDs to enhance them with 2 stunner strips. This will allow me to be a bit frugal and spend just over $250 and achieve essentially the same results while saving approximately $1,500 for the Eco Radians or something equivalent in the coming years. I...
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    Leak Detector for Apex

    Has anyone had any experience in installing a leak detector to an Apex? The detector I have has no plugs but 2 small gauge wires depending on terminating for a normally open or closed contact. I intend on mounting on the bottom of the stand simply to detect a water leak. Had one in the past...
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    Flame Hawk Food

    I have had 3 different Flame Hawks over the years and to say the least this one has surprised me. This one is the most aggressive when feeding time comes around and today it scored a large piece of Nori as I was cleaning out the feeding clip. I had never seen others eat Nori but this one...
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    Zoas & Palys

    Who is the local expert concerning zoas and palys? Where is the best place or person to get them?
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    Starting New Thread Problem

    For some reason I am unable to use Google Chrome to create threads on the Forums. I have been using Chrome for quite some time without any issues. Has there been a change/update in the last several days? The issue seems to be localized tot he Title block. When using Chrome the Title block is...
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    ORP Probe

    Has anyone used an ORP probe on their controller? If so what benefit does it provide? What limits is suggested for reef tanks?
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    Rics - From Group Buy

    Thanks to Diesel for holding my Rics until I got back home and to Gabe for putting the order together. I finally got my Rics, yesterday and put them right into the tank. I like them, thank Gabe.
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    Apex - Calibrating pH Probe

    I have been trying to calibrate a new Apex pH probe and it continually fails. After 3 separate attempts it keeps stating calibration failed restoring default. The initial 7.0 solution is opened and the probe inserted after the low level is selected, press "ok" and then the screen comes up...
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    When to Start

    When would be considered necessary to purchase: Calcium Reactor GFO Reactor Carbon Reactor Currently twice a week I had trace elements and a liquid calcium. Don't beat me for being new to corals. :)
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    Controllers

    I am investigating the purchase of a controller. There are those who are highly opinionated about their brand of controller they have and it is a good thing but I am looking for the right combination and fit for my purposes regardless of brand name. Here are my requirements now and for the...
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    Early Gift

    Had an offer I just could not pass up. A gorgeous 8" Naso Tang (male), a frogspawn and red brain coral. Worst part is I am 7,000 miles away from them!! Oh well they will look good when I see them. My wife said she will email me the pics. Can't wait.
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    Show Fish

    Since I re-started my tank in October I have focused mainly (aka slowly) with corals (3), cleaner shrimp, and 2 fish from the old tank; clown fish and a cardinal. For this 180 I am trying to plan on a dynamic albeit reasonably priced,less than $200, show fish. How about some ideas? Currently...
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    Pimped Out Tank

    For those of you interested in a "Pimped Out" tank check out this video. I have watched it twice now and am still amazed. Pimped Out Tank Pay attention to the initial saltwater introduced into the tank.
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    Relocated My 180

    Due to several issues and aspects I hired a local aquarium maintenance company to assist me for various reasons mainly timing, my work schedule and the new flooring we were putting in the house. Last Monday the 10th was of the beginning of the move. In less than 2 hours the tank was emptied...
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    Coral Ratings

    To help neophytes like myself I made the attached excel file from the ASIRA website specifically Coral Care Sheets - ASIRA. There is a lot of good information for you to read and use. To assist I have made it so you can sort the file in any manner. Hope this will help everyone.
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