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    100g AGE Starphire Rimless Setup

    I've had this tank for about 2 months but I'm finally getting to a place where I am happy with the tank. I didn't take any pics under the stand because it's still messy in there. I need to bunch up the cables and set up my ATO reservoir. Here's a run down on equipment: - 36"x36"x18" AGE...
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    Removing Duncans from rock

    Does anyone have any advice on how to remove a small colony (8-10 heads) of duncans attached to live rock? Can I just cut them as close to the base as possible or do I need to break the rock off? Anyone been successful at moving duncans? Thanks in advance, richard
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    reefs2go order

    I am planning on putting in an order with reefs2go this week and wanted to check if anyone wanted to order with me to reach the free shipping. I have about $100 worth of stuff that I want to get and need to reach $150 to get the free shipping. PM if you'd like to go in on the order. -richard
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    External Pump Noise

    I'm plumbing up my first external return pump. It's a Pan World 50PX, it's all hard piped pvc and there is a small block of wood and neoprene that it is mounted on. There is a tremendous amount of noise from the system... like a humming coming from the stand and it seems to resonate through...
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    Local Glass cutter?

    Can anyone recommend a good glass cutter in Houston (preferably the SW side)? I am looking to cut, grind and polish a 1/2" thick, 36" long cut. I've tried a place in Missouri City and weren't too happy with them. Any idea what a cut like that would cost? Thanks, Richard
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    Looking for Bracket for Tank Building

    Does anyone know where I would be able to find a clamp like the red one in this picture? Or if anyone has a pair that I could borrow for a week that would be even better, I'd be willing to trade a frag or 2 for your trouble. I'm planning on replacing a pane of glass on my tank and think this...
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    Survived the hurricane just to lose to red slime

    I went in about 2 weeks ago looking for Chemi-clean to help a red slime problem, a guy at the LFS suggested Ultra-Life Red Slime Remover because it was cheaper and uses less per treatment. I asked if it was reef safe and he assured me, yes, that they use it in their tanks. Have any of you guys...
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    Experience with Controllers- RK2 or AC Jr

    I've read alot of positive things about the Reefkeeper 2, but looking at the Controller Comparison Chart it seems that the Aqua Controller Jr has many more features plus it has many expandable modules. Does anyone have experience with both, or suggestions on which to get? Any advice is...
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    Do Wavemakers make a big difference in coral?

    I wanted to ask the folks using wavemakers on your SPS tanks- do you notice a difference in the appearance/ growth of your SPS as compared to before using the wavemaker? I can understand wanting to simulate natural conditions of the ocean, but does it really make a noticeable difference in...
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    Suggestions on getting my blues to color up

    I'm looking for advice on how to get my blue sps to color up. I have a few frags that are supposed to be blue that have stayed brownish orange. I have a 90g with 4x 39w T5 (2x aquablue+ and 2x actinic) with a 9hr light cycle. I have a blue stag, ORA blue digi and blue/pink mille (pink has...
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    Anyone ordering from Phishy Business soon?

    I won a $25 gift card to Phishy Business a while back and don't think I'll get to use it. If anyone is gonna place an order soon, I'll be glad to trade the gift card for a frag or 2. Richard
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    Losing the Battle with Red Bugs

    I first noticed Red Bugs in my tank a couple of months ago (90g with 10g refugium). I did a search on MARSH and found this thread: http://www.marshreef.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=21796&highlight=interceptor I followed the advice and got a 23g dose of interceptor, cut it into...
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    TDS Meters 2 for $10 on woot.com today!

    I've never heard of this brand or know how accurate it is, but this seems like a great deal for those who don't already have one. I paid way more for mine when I bought my RO/DI system. www.woot.com I thought it was a good deal and wanted to share it with the group. Richard
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    Any trouble with blennies and SPS?

    I just added a bicolor blenny to the tank about 2 weeks ago and just noticed that my green digitata looks severely nipped at (and it seems to have nipped a little bit of a green slimer). The digitata has been in the tank for 3-4 months and has grown quite a bit, seemed to be doing well up until...
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    BTA Propagating

    I noticed a member that is selling his propagated BTA and his are splitting once a month. Is that common with alot of folks with BTAs? Is the key to feed them often? I'd love to have a rose anemone but haven't bought one because they are a bit steep (pricewise); but if they split that often...
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    Quality Carbon

    Someone had mentioned that one of their best purchases was quality carbon. Can you tell a big difference in the tank in using the cheap activated carbon in the carton compared to the fancy labelled carbon in the bottles? What have people had good experiences with?
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    Where to find bulkhead fittings?

    Where do you guys get your pvc bulkhead fittings locally? I tried Ace, Lowes, Home Depot and found nothing. Do the LFS have them or do you go to plumbing stores? I am looking for 1", 1.25" and 1.5" fittings. Thanks, Richard
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    How to plumb Protein Skimmer

    This is my first shot a plumbing in an external skimmer and I wanted to check with all the experienced folks. I bought a used PM Bullet2 off of the Marsh board and plan to pipe it into my sump. Right now the overflow on my tank is piped into the top of my sump. There are 2 holes on the side...
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    Green Bubble Coral...not so green anymore

    I've had this green bubble coral for about 3 months that has been doing well. I had a serious algae outbreak for a month or 2 (that seems to be under control now) during which the bubble coral didn't open up as much. Now it is nice and open as before but no longer so green. More like the...
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