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    Possibly to buy denitrifying bacteria supplement?

    Hi - Does anyone know of a product that will add denitrifying bacteria (the stuff that reduces Nitrate to N2) to my tank? Everything I have seen for sale is Nitrifying bacteria (converts ammonia to nitrite/nitrate). Or is this something that is present in the environment and will ultimately...
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    Multiple failed jebao power supplies

    I just lost my second power supply for my jebao DCT12000 in a couple of months. Fortunately I had purchased an additional spare. My question... is this par for the course with Jebao? Or am I doing something wrong? -Bryan
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    Best Sand? Best Grain size?

    Hi all, I am starting to think about sand for my build (link) and was trying to determine what type and size of sand I should go with. I used Caribsea Arag-Alive Special Grade Reef Sand for my last tank and while it seems to be okay, I have been considering whether I should get smaller...
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    Where can I get a 1/4" Bulkhead with O-Ring in Houston?

    Hi! I need to get my hands on several small bulkheads (for connecting RODI water to my storage tanks). Is there a store in Houston that sells something similar to this: MistKing Misting Systems by Jungle Hobbies Ltd Thanks! Bryan
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    BWP's 234g Build

    Hey all - I have been gathering parts and now that my stand has been delivered I thought it would be a good time to start a "build" thread. Here are the basics: Tank profile: Reef+ (i.e. I plan to try out some semi-reef safe fish). I'll probably stick with mostly LPS and softies, although...
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    Octopus 200 Int skimmer?

    What are your thoughts on the Octopus 200 Int skimmer? ( Octopus 200 Int Elite Skimmer with DC Pump | Premium Aquatics ) I'm trying to take advantage of some of the Black Friday sales to purchase some of the equipment for my new 72x30x25 (234 gallon DT) tank. Is this a good skimmer or...
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    240 Wide

    Hey all - I'm thinking about going with a 240 Wide (6ft x 30 inches x 25 inches tall) tank. I am limited to ~6ft in length and really don't want to go too tall so I can still reach in the tank. Does anyone have cautions or comments on these dimensions? Also, I see that glasscages makes...
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    Water changes for big tanks (>200G)

    Hi - I have been in the hobby for a few years with a single 34G tank (yes a Solana). I finally have some space and am thinking about upgrading to a large tank (~200G), but I am a bit concerned about water changes. I am in a rental house and currently use a 20G DIY water changing cart to...
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    Mangroves - Where can I get one?

    Per the subject - I know City Pets used to have some, but where can I grab a saltwater mangrove? Thanks, Bryan
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    Kessil A350 Display at Houston LFS?

    Does any local fish store have the Kessil A350 on display yet? Who is getting them soon? I would like to take a closer look. Thanks
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    Algae eating fish for 34G?

    Hi all. I'm looking for comments / recommendations. I have a bit of algae in my 34G tank despite regular water changes and I use RODI water. I expect I'm a little heavy on the fish food...but am working on that. I already have a decent cleanup crew including a brittle star, bunch of...
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    Thinking of getting a Tang - Is FW dipping still recommended?

    Per the subject - I'm thinking about getting a yellow tang to help control algae and have been reading about FW dipping (match PH/temp, etc.) , but most of the info/articles are fairly old. Is FW dipping still recommended? Thanks, Bryan
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