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  1. chelseagrin
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    Differences between LPS and SPS

    i was not stating anything as fact and if it came off that way i didnt mean it to, as there is very very little in this hobby that is true fact....
    Post by: chelseagrin, Jan 10, 2012 in forum: Coral
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    Differences between LPS and SPS

    well its just impossible to categorize this, there are so many factos including, reflector type, bulb type, fixture, and tank depth. sure in many...
    Post by: chelseagrin, Jan 9, 2012 in forum: Coral
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    how small can you go???

    a small filter will not add enough volume to make any difference unless you do an insanely overkill filter. on such a small setup a filter is nearly...
    Post by: chelseagrin, Jan 9, 2012 in forum: General Reef Topics
  4. chelseagrin
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    Differences between LPS and SPS

    im just generalizing it, usually when people group the three different types of fixture together to grow sps they have halides led s then a 6 bulb...
    Post by: chelseagrin, Jan 9, 2012 in forum: Coral
  5. chelseagrin
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    how small can you go???

    i dont know, on a small tank like that a 2 gallon i know the airstones in mine create a ton of movement, i have to tie a knot in the tube to make it...
    Post by: chelseagrin, Jan 9, 2012 in forum: General Reef Topics
  6. chelseagrin
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    Differences between LPS and SPS

    well of course it always depends on bulbs and reflectors. thats just a common measurement that a 6 bulb t5 system is about the equivelant to a halide...
    Post by: chelseagrin, Jan 9, 2012 in forum: Coral
  7. chelseagrin
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    how small can you go???

    also just replacing the filter cartridge will make that not as efficient.
    Post by: chelseagrin, Jan 9, 2012 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    how small can you go???

    haha not on a 2 gallon tank, a box of salt that makes 5 gallons with biweekly 20 percent water changes can last months. that adds up to at most about...
    Post by: chelseagrin, Jan 9, 2012 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    how small can you go???

    no no no no, totally skip the filter. in a small tank like this the best way to manage your water quality is water changes two times a week. if you...
    Post by: chelseagrin, Jan 9, 2012 in forum: General Reef Topics
  10. chelseagrin
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    Differences between LPS and SPS

    you would need at least a 6 bulb fixture to grow even the hardiest sps, halides or led's are preferred and alot better.
    Post by: chelseagrin, Jan 9, 2012 in forum: Coral
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    Pico pico pico!!!!!

    i know how it is, i cannot seem to put an even amount of money into all my tank, my 5 gallon always really gets spoiled.
    Post by: chelseagrin, Jan 9, 2012 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    Pico pico pico!!!!!

    do a panda goby! norg is right, it is very difficult, i have kept a 1 gallon lps reef tank and right now i have a 5 gallon sps reef tank and i am in...
    Post by: chelseagrin, Jan 8, 2012 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    Are clownfish and Cardinalfish compatible?

    you can buy brine shrimp hatcheries from petsolutions.com just enrich them and your good to go. cheap and easy.
    Post by: chelseagrin, Jan 8, 2012 in forum: Tropical Fish
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    LED from Rapid and Boost

    good deal! cant wait.
    Post by: chelseagrin, Jan 8, 2012 in forum: LED Aquarium Lighting
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    Pico pico pico!!!!!

    i am aware, but i dont believe a desktop lamp with a flourescant light will grow sps. i think it will barely light the tank. maybe grow a couple...
    Post by: chelseagrin, Jan 8, 2012 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    Pico pico pico!!!!!

    on my 5 gallon tank i have 19 watts of high powered led's i would guess you would need about half that because your tanks half as big.
    Post by: chelseagrin, Jan 8, 2012 in forum: General Reef Topics
  17. chelseagrin
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    Pico pico pico!!!!!

    haha i think you would be getting ahead of yourself, dont go straight to a sps from a zoa. get an lps or something first then try sps.
    Post by: chelseagrin, Jan 8, 2012 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    good DIY stand and canopy plans?

    good to know, before starting the thread i did a quick google search and didnt really come up with any good plans, ill try that out.
    Post by: chelseagrin, Jan 8, 2012 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    Pico pico pico!!!!!

    you wont be able to grow sps with a desk lamp. that tank is the perfect size for a par30 bulb.
    Post by: chelseagrin, Jan 8, 2012 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    Differences between LPS and SPS

    im not following
    Post by: chelseagrin, Jan 8, 2012 in forum: Coral
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