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    Custom Fish tank Stand

    I may need a custom fish tank stand built, I have someone, but I'm losing confidence he is going to get it done in time. Any suggestions?
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    Is it reef safe?

    So since I'm getting a larger tank next week I had to find a bigger fish for my new tank. I found this one, but I'm not sure if it is reef safe and I can't find anything on the internet about it.... Any one out there have an idea?
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    Painting the inside of a sump

    Hey, I have a sump that is going to be divided in two halves, can you use krylon to paint the inside to keep light from leaking into areas where I don't want algae to grow?
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    Baffles on large sumps/high flow

    Curious if anyone knows if the distance between baffles in a sump impacts the flow of water. Assuming 3000gph would the space between baffles make a difference on how it exists into the return pump area. I'm wondering if this has the same effect of narrowing the nozzle on a hose to increase...
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    Sump & fuge design - comments?

    I'm designing a DYI sump and fuge for my planned new tank, the two tanks (fuge/sump) are 36*24*24. The fuge is going to be elevated 6" and drain into a slow moving area in the sump (which is split into two halves). Also has an integrated fresh water holding tank for the ATO. I have a number...
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    flame hawkfish

    Anyone have success with keeping more than one in a large tank?
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    Sump/fug vs. Sump + fug

    Any opinions on a combo Sump with refugium built in vs. separate sump and refugium where the refugium drains into the sump. I've had good luck with my separate setups, but was wondering what people think. Debating a 180 Sump/Fug combo vs. 80 fug and 100g sump.
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    Reefkeeper vs. Apex

    I'm looking for suggestions on setting up some automation on my two tanks. Normally they are fine, but sometimes they get too hot (82), which is when we turn on the fans, but if the temp drops (78) and we forget to turn them off the water temp drops (74) even with both heaters working. I'm...
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    tank repair

    any recommendations on someone who is good at tank repair, have a cracked base, I would like to repair.
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    Finally I can post in this forum

    just arrived today. Back from HD with a broad assortment of PVC fixtures... pray for me.
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    What's under your stand?

    Does anyone put foam or carpet under your stand before putting a tank a hardwood floor? My existing stand has legs, but I'm getting a new tank and stand and this stand is flat. Other than maybe felt feet, I was wondering if anyone puts anything under their stands, like foam or carpet. The...
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    ATO thoughts

    Hey, I'm thinking of setting up an ATO on my new tank and I'm looking for feedback on these two choices, anyone use either one? The main is 180g + 60g Sum + 30g Fresh water container. The units I'm considering Smart ATO-Automatic Top Off System Hydor Smart Level Control ATO System
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    WTB: Peninsula style tank 180-240g

    I'm looking for a peninsula style tank/stand in the 180-240gallon range.
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    Thinking of upgrading/consolidating

    I'm thinking of consolidating my two tanks into a single larger tank, 250+ with 300-330 ideal. Any opinions on Glass vs. Acrylic at this size? Wife is pushing for a peninsula style, but I like traditional. If you have one for sale, I'd be interested in hearing about it. Dave
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    Need Cleto

    I need to get some new / clean cleto, anyone know of a good source around the Irvine / Lake Forest area? David
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    Lights and Sump

    I have a couple of things I'm looking to sell. Sump: 36"x10 7/7"x12" Acrylic. It has holes drilled, but no bulkheads. $40 Light 1: Corallife 36" W/150W MH + 2x 65W PCs, one white, one Blue + Blue LEDs. $100. Works and in good condition. Light 2: Unknown Brand 36" W/250W MH + 4x39W...
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    Which corals taste best?

    Have you ever wondered which of your corals, softies, nems taste the best? I suspect it is the ones that hide when the lights begin to darken. Do shrooms taste like candy, nems like sprouts?
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    F/S NanoCube 28

    I shut down my 3rd tank about 3 months ago and held on to this tank thinking I might set it up again. I got the word from the wife to sell it. NanoCube 28 + Stand (good shape) LED Lights 3 in 1 filter (skimmer, mechanical, uv) Needs a good scrub down, but it is in good shape. Here is a...
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    disintegrating anemone

    It was in pieces at the bottom of the tank, I scooped out as much as I could, **** did it smell. Did a 20% water change, what else should I do? Is 20% too much or should I go to 30%
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    Tank

    Is it possible to get a tank 60"Lx36"Wx18"D
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