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    Is there anyway to speed up the cycle? It's been...

    Is there anyway to speed up the cycle? It's been at least 3 weeks since I started the cyle in the sump with shrimp, went thru high amonia and nitrites, now amonia is 0 but nitrites won't go below...
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    Sorry not a very interesting build thread. I...

    Sorry not a very interesting build thread. I find after work, kids and tank maintenance etc I have 0 energy to take pictures and post.
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    Happy belated Bday Carmie, hope your coming year...

    Happy belated Bday Carmie, hope your coming year brings lots of love, laughs and lottery winnings.
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    Is there a way to upload pictures from my...

    Is there a way to upload pictures from my computer instead of thru photobucket?
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    We spent the weekend plumbing the tank and...

    We spent the weekend plumbing the tank and supporting the floor. Thanks to my wonderful husband, we now have a metal beam and 4 metal posts under the new tank and the plumbing is almost complete. ...
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    Thanks Carmie, I have some fish in a 40g breeder,...

    Thanks Carmie, I have some fish in a 40g breeder, some came with the new tank and some I had in the 180g we took down, they look uncomfortable and have been in there since early February being...
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    Ok, after reading through your thread I can see...

    Ok, after reading through your thread I can see why you think I should put more thought into things and draw designs. Someone with your talents should be able to make a profit designing systems for...
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    Thanks Raymond, it may be a slow go as I am very...

    Thanks Raymond, it may be a slow go as I am very indecisive and I think V is trying to tell me something about my plumbing.

    The tank is on the main level of our house and even though we have...
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    No problem, I am starting this thread like I said...

    No problem, I am starting this thread like I said to avoid mistakes so please say what you think.

    As far as ich goes there are many opinions out there but from experience the 8week fallow did not...
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    Thanks V, we have the sumps plumbed and in place...

    Thanks V, we have the sumps plumbed and in place and there will be a test.
    I may not use the powerheads but we are plumbing the ocean motion to move the water down the back, across the bottom and up...
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    270g Reef in progress

    Hi guys, I am starting our build thread here because I know this is the place to get the advice we will need to be successful in this slightly crazy venture. You have all been so helpfull in the...
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    Thank you Carmie, I know I said copper but I used...

    Thank you Carmie, I know I said copper but I used cupramine which I believe is different from copper sulfate. I was told cupramine could be removed with carbon but it might just be the water changes...
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    Thanks again V, I think we are out of the woods...

    Thanks again V, I think we are out of the woods but I will keep a close eye on water quality. I removed the copper with carbon so he is just in hypo now and looking great. I am amazed at how he...
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    Thanks guys. Good news, yesterday I changed...

    Thanks guys. Good news, yesterday I changed about 80% of the water in the 40g, added sponges and pvc seeded from my reef tank. I added prime the day before and amonia tested 0 but last night the...
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    Thanks Phurst, the tang is in the 10g and I am...

    Thanks Phurst, the tang is in the 10g and I am sure I will see amonia soon, I am not feeding him. I am testing 0 amonia in the 40g but still high nitrites, I am doing large water changes. I have...
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    Nitrite to Nitrate

    I hope you guys can help me help my purple tang. I had him in a 40g QT and he had alot of ich which I decided to treat with hypo, after a few days he seemed worse and upon closer inspection I felt I...
  17. Thread: 120G Crash

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    Hi Rhonda, sorry to hear about your tank and...

    Hi Rhonda, sorry to hear about your tank and fish. Congrats on your new set up, I can't wait to see what you do with it. I am doing a remote dsb as well, seems like the way to go.
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    Thanks Dick, I really appreciate your advice. ...

    Thanks Dick, I really appreciate your advice. Yes I have definately been bitten. The 180g I had looked alot better in the guys basement than in my house, it had alot of scratches and my 150g is in...
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    Thanks Phurst, I pick up the achilles and the...

    Thanks Phurst, I pick up the achilles and the purple on Sunday and was considering putting them in the 150g with the powder brown and yellow to see how they would get along or I could keep them in a...
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    Which tangs are most compatible?

    Hi guys, I am combining my 2 tanks into 1, 300g tank, I have a powder brown and yellow in a 150g that get along and a naso and regal in a 180g that get along and a achillies and purple come with the...
  21. Thread: UV Sterilizers

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    Thankyou for the explanation AZDesertRat.

    Thankyou for the explanation AZDesertRat.
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    Thanks everyone. My son is 9 and he has a heart...

    Thanks everyone. My son is 9 and he has a heart of gold. This little boy at school has no other friends, my son has many friends but likes this boy and feels sorry for him. We have had him to our...
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    Thanks Rhonda, its not just the smoke, I really...

    Thanks Rhonda, its not just the smoke, I really don't feel comfortable with my son going there inside or outside. Its their sons birthday but not really a party, they have only invited my son and...
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    When they first moved here they had a birthday...

    When they first moved here they had a birthday party for their son which we attended. I'm not just talking about 1 person having a skoke here, the house stinks so bad I can't breath, this is from my...
  25. Thread: UV Sterilizers

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    Sorry, this article Properly sizing UV...

    Sorry, this article Properly sizing UV Sterilizers - Atlanta Reef Club Forums
  26. Thread: UV Sterilizers

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    Hi Rhonda, let me know how it works for you. ...

    Hi Rhonda, let me know how it works for you. Dick, would you agree with this article which says we need 336,000 radiation to be effective with ich? Ozone Combo 120 Watt - Ozone UV Combo Series
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    How would you handle this situation?

    My son plays with a boy at school who comes from a family with a bad rep in our area. The only thing I know for sure is the family always smells bad and has older childeren with mental disabilities...
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    Thanks again guys for sharing your knowledge. I...

    Thanks again guys for sharing your knowledge. I was hoping to clarify water, clear up algae problems and most importantly keep ich in check. Dick, I am sorry you lost your beautiful tangs, that...
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    UV Sterilizers

    Can anyone tell me if they are running a UV steriler and what brand/size? Is it worth the money? Any pictures of how it is connected to the system?

    Dick, I know you have one, any comments?
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    I bought the ATB new for $750 Canadian and the...

    I bought the ATB new for $750 Canadian and the ATI used for $500, when they work they are incredible but the pumps have stop start issues. If I have to shut the pumps off or the power goes out they...
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    Frustrated with Sicce PSK2500 pumps

    I did my research when buying a skimmer, travelled the distance and paid the price so that I could have a skimmer that would do the job without headache. I have an ATB cone 840 and an ATI...
  32. Thread: Koralia Magnum 8

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    I use Koralia #8's on my 180g and Vortech mp40's...

    I use Koralia #8's on my 180g and Vortech mp40's on my 150g. With the vortech you can select different flow patterns and snychronize the pumps, many options, you can also buy battery backups for...
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