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  1. cowboycove

    Diy led question

    Wondering if anyone has a good link Thats not super long on Diy leds. I kinda want to know like how many 3w bulbs per amp. Can you stick the led chips on anything other than metal. How far apart to space (minimum) Where to buy these cheapest And whether or not brand matters. I saw 50 count...
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    camel shrimp (dancing shrimp)

    Free to anyone super local. They're in my sump at my in-laws. So local reefer is better so timing can be easier. Pm if interested and I will pick someone based on easiest pick up/meet up. Just got the pair and they are pretty cool. Hangs out openly All day together. But they're All over my...
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    wtb carpet

    Wtb carpet. Just want to add something. Not sure if my tank is ready for it since my last one melted . but looking for something small and not too expensive. Don't feel like throwing $65 away like last time. Pm me. Local onmy please.
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    cyano help

    I've been to lazy to replace my di resin. Really just because I can't get the unit to open. I've noticed a lot of cyano in one corner. So I directed a poeerhead directly at that area and mixed the cyano off the sand. Now its growing elswhere. I don't have a TDs meter. You think it'll go away if...
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    camel shrimp (dancing shrimp)

    I just got a pair a few days ago. Didn't realize it says reef safe with caution. Anyone know if I should get rid of them. I came home today and they were standing over some of my new frags and were next to my welso. Loomed like they were messing with the same but didn't have much time to stay...
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    my ghetto cube

    So after I took my 150 down. I was forced to cram whaT was left into a 60 temp cube. It is set up at my in-laws (my temp home) since I am selling my place. I shoudve just taken down but I didn't want my huge shelf rock to die. Since its been there I've had very little time with the tank. So...
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    socali supporter link?

    I guess my year is up. I remember it saying that it'll automatically charge me $20 but my avatar is gone. I can't remember where to go to pay. Link please.
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    wtb x2 reef breeder value fixture or similar

    Looking for 2 fixtures for 2 buddies that are setting up. Almost ready to roll. All they need now is lighting. I saw a couple full spectrum evergriws on eBay last week for 130$ shipped. Now they're nowhere to be found. Also need 4 24" t5 retrofits to do a led t5 combo. ThNks. PleaSE pm if...
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    what would you do?

    I already have my mind set but I'm wondering why you guys would do. I sold my tek light a few days ago. Fixture was only used for 7 months and purchased opened but new from the club president. I never had issues with it. I removed a few screws originally on one end to mount the legs. Even...
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    wtb refractometer

    So I got a group of buddies into the hobby. Been looming for a few items for start up and build. They're going to need refractometers. I need 3. Looking local and cheap. Or if you can refer me to a site for some basic ones. I know eBay had some for 20 something but I read on the forum...
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    wtb return and small tank

    Hi everyone. Looking for a small tank around 20 gallons to use as a sump and a return pu.p about 400-600 gph. Using it on a 60 cube. No power heads so the only flow will be the return through 1" return line split to 2 nozzles. Sump needs to be less than 22" . Trying to look as local as...
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    frag tank 30x18x12 w/ stand

    Was in the middle of working on this frag tank. Was very close to finishing and setting up but last second decision to go to school forces me to get rid of everything but the cube. Its a wood stand furniture base. Got it from a reefer on socali. Took out the drawer for max skimmer space...
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    I trucked it

    So I trucked it (screwed up). Had a friend over checking my tank out. I turned the lights on and forgot to turn it off. Tank is at the in-laws. I'm there every other day picking up or dropping off my son. Never noticed it on at an irregular time until just now. Lights have been on 7 days...
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    large glass tank 34x78x24 (some scratches)

    I just got this recently. Planned on selling my town home to buy a house for this tank. Just decided I'll sell the house and go back to school. So doesn't look like I can set this up as of now. Still debating about school so I'll just post it. Not in a rush to dump this. if post is still...
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    wtb 50 - 60 g cube or close

    Trying to get a friend to come back to the hobby. He bought a 12 nano and hasn't set it up yet. And he already wants a cube like mine. So looking for a 50 - 60 cube due to space. Doesn't have to be Starfire. He prefers that it has a hood vs rimless TaNk only is fine too so we can build. If...
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    green algae prevention?

    Is there anything I can do to prevent green algae growth? I set up my temp tank in the corner of the in-laws living room where its surrounded by windows. I don't live there yet so I can't keep shutting the blinds. I've been noticing a lot of bright green algae growing on the glass daily. I...
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    snowboard morrow (size 163)

    Got a size 163 snowboard Morrow board Morrow bindings Shoes (10.5 or so) I'll check Board used 3 times. Currently wall art. Trade for a newer large skimmer, 2x. wp40, ipad2+ Sell price $150 If you have the right item for trade I also have other stuff to throw in 2x wp25 nib 120$ Asm g1x...
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    what would you pay for this tank

    Sorry. No pictures. But what would you pay for 34x78x24 euro braced regulR glass. Used. Thanks.
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    wtb big skimmer pump

    Anyone got a used one laying around that they don't need. Something cheap. By Big I mean in the sedra 5000 size. It needs to work on a 2 foot tall skimmer frame. Thanks New WP25, asm g-1x, and other randoms for trade
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    tank storage question

    Anyone ever store a glass tank for about a year in the yard.? I'm afraid the sylicone will crack from the severe weather. It has to go through winter then summer. It'll be covered by something but nothing that will keep a controlled constant temp. I'm selling my townhouse and have nowhere to...
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