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    OLA closed for Covid

    Just swung by yesterday and store is closed " due to Covid" Hope Nick's OK
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    BRS acquired Marine Depot

    https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/press-release?utm_campaign=Big%20Changes%20Ahead&utm_medium=campaign-email&utm_source=email&_kx=43jZWhj6HQTLLcSidHG1LVv88OYaZJQgsN8gOHKR_NCvM6qds5lUpy-TikRLZ4TZ.RhaMbw
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    Hybrid light fixture on a rimless

    I finally got this project completed for a reset of my tank,thought I’d share in case you’re considering building a similar setup. Hybrid T5s with two Radion Pro, mounting hardware was from 8020.net It was tough to line everything up and accessing the back to hang the support but pretty pleased...
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    My "new" 180 doesn't do so well

    So long story short,I upgraded to a180 last year with top of the line equipment( apex, Razor Led, RO skimmer, tunze etc)t and dry rock( Marcos rock). Cycled it for 3 months and everything was fine. Since,I have had healthy and happy fishes,including clown and yellow tangs,ocellaris,12 line...
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    Vodka and biopellets

    Just started dosing vodka( a couple of weeks in) and also purchased a biopellet reactor and these new NP biopellets. I was thinking of crossing over in a month so that the reactor is live and stopping vodka gradually. Any thoughts on this plan? I could also dose vodka for ever but would need a...
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    Return pump for my upcoming 180g build

    Hi, I have been reading a lot recently of equipment threads across various fora and one thing I can't seem to make up my mind on is the return pump. My system is a wide 180g ( 3x4 x2) and will include a roughly 40 to 50 sump (trying to make up my mind on the design and manufacturer-Avid Aquatic...
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    Flow "architecture" : monster pump or smaller ones?

    Hi all, been in the hobby for a while,but then moved abroad so took a 2 years break from my reef addiction. And now,coming back to Houston in August! So am still a few months away to get the whole system up and running( just bought CoolName's 180gal ) but tring to answer the more "fundamental"...
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    Back in the game after a couple years- equipment has improved,how about controllers?

    HI all, after selling my reef and moving abroad for 2.5 yrs, am about to move back to Houston in August(yeah!) Based on my quick reviews on equipment,some things have evolved FAST( AiSol LED systems appear awesome!) or not( MP40/MP60 still rule). How about controllers? I had a reefkeeper back...
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    T5s disposal

    Guys and Gals, what do you do with your T5 bulbs? I was thinking of giving them to freshwater setups,as mine are changed every 10 months but would still look good enough for this kind of application. Or dispose of them properly,and if so,where ? Thanks!
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    PM Kalk RX setup : any recommendations?

    I've been *dosing* kalk using top-off water mixed with kalk in my RO/DI jug. Now,getting all pro,I got a PM RX and setup the way shown in the pic. Basically,aqualifter pump still hooked to my ATO will lift from the RO/DI,into the reactor,then outlet of reactor goes into a control valve,then...
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    Coral Hyperinflation

    No,I'm not talking about Tyree's new expensive Limited edition frag. Take a look at my pic below : Any ideas on what's happening to my pineapple coral? nothing changed in my water/tank settings to initiate that behavior.
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    Bhergia nudibranch to control aiptasia

    Anybody here has this nudi? I stumbled upon this site :http://www.berghia.net/marketprice.html I found it quite informative,they're located in San Antonio. It'd be nice to get some info on the efficiency of these slugs. If you have some,let 's hear it!
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    Gustav in Houston

    Hay guys, I've been in Europe for a week and am seeing that Gustav might be on its way towards Houston or NO.It's kind of hard to get some accurate news about this here so any info is appreciated. What's the consensus on when the hurricane will hit and what is the go/no go decision time if it...
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    reefkeeper 2 caught fire this morning

    but fortunately,I was having breakfast in the kitchen and smelled the smoke early enough to avoid anything major...I had to blow the small flames 5-7" before it really took off.Wow. I'm sooo annoyed,since I don't have any clue of why that happened. My actinics were lit for about 10-15 minutes...
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    add a chiller- pay an extra $200 a month

    Put in a chiller ( 1/4 hp) for my 55 gal. Here's a look a my electricity consumption profile. Can you guess when I put it in ? :mad: [/img] Do you guys think the chiller is not behaving right ( low on freon or somerthing else)
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    finger leather coral necrosis- Help!

    My tank is fairly new(2 months old) but I keep all my parameters in line carefully: pH=8.3,Ammonia,Nitrates,nitrates =0, dKh=8.5, Ca= 470mg/L,temp=82F,doing water changes every other week,while topping off with Ro/DI water. It's a 55 gal with aqua C 180,80Lbs LR and 80 of "live"sand bed...
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    Temperature for reef keeping on the high side?

    you guys may have seen this but I'm on my steep learning curve so I thought I'd share: http://saltaquarium.about.com/od/aquariummaintenancecare/a/reeftanktemp.htm The author essentially states that higher temps( around 82-86) is beneficial for corals since this is the temp they usually grow at...
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    starting up right

    Hi all, just joined the forum as I'm starting up my reef tank. I've kept freshwater for a long time but just had to do reef,everything seems so much more interesting. Anyway,I just converted my freshwater 55gal(i.e. cleaned it good and filled it up with 40lbs of live sand and salt water from...
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