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    DefDad's 46 Bowfront

    Yeah, I've heard that. I think I will be ok with the lid, I have a lot of surface movement and temp is under control so far. I can crank the a/c down...
    Post by: defdad, Aug 19, 2009 in forum: Show Off Your Fish Tanks!
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    Noob question about the cycle

    You won't get much from a live shrimp. I started with my 2 clowns and that have been happy and healthy.
    Post by: defdad, Aug 19, 2009 in forum: New To The Hobby
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    Noob question about the cycle

    I started with a lot of live rock(partially cured) and my ammonia and nitrite were nearly off the charts during the cycle so I figured it must have...
    Post by: defdad, Aug 19, 2009 in forum: New To The Hobby
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    Noob question about the cycle

    Yes, once your cycle is done you should be ok to start with a fish or two then give it at least a week or so to let the system adjust.
    Post by: defdad, Aug 19, 2009 in forum: New To The Hobby
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    acrylic tank bowing out?

    I'm insured and if it breaks I'll have a reason to upgrade to a big acrylic.
    Post by: defdad, Aug 19, 2009 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    Noob question about the cycle

    After you have cycled your tank(ammonia and nitrite back down to 0) you should not wait too long to start adding livestock. If you have a good amount...
    Post by: defdad, Aug 19, 2009 in forum: New To The Hobby
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    acrylic tank bowing out?

    I have a glass bowfront with a top center brace. When it is empty there is a lot of slack in the brace(can move it up and down easily about an inch...
    Post by: defdad, Aug 19, 2009 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    acrylic tank bowing out?

    A lot of people pay extra for a bowfront.;D
    Post by: defdad, Aug 19, 2009 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    DefDad's 46 Bowfront

    New stuff on the way I finally ordered some stuff to get this tank up to par. I ordered a T5 light fixture, a protein skimmer, a refractometer, and...
    Post by: defdad, Aug 19, 2009 in forum: Show Off Your Fish Tanks!
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    MH Lighting Fixture Over Center Brace?

    Ordered my lights Thanks for the input everyone. I decided on a 4 bulb T5 fixture. I went with the Current Nova Extreme SLR T-5 fixture.8)
    Post by: defdad, Aug 19, 2009 in forum: Metal Halide Aquarium Lighting
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    Puffer Chick's 46 Gallon Bowfront Reef

    "Safe" depends on what is in the tap water in your area. I keep two 5 gallon containers on hand. One with saltwater and one with RO/DI for topping...
    Post by: defdad, Aug 18, 2009 in forum: Show Off Your Fish Tanks!
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    Our Progress - 46 bowfront

    I have been following along somewhat for a while now and just wanted to chime in and tell you how inpressed I am by your tank and thank you for the...
    Post by: defdad, Aug 18, 2009 in forum: Show Off Your Fish Tanks!
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    MH Lighting Fixture Over Center Brace?

    That is kind of what I figured, just wanted to be sure before I did something stupid. Thanks.
    Post by: defdad, Aug 18, 2009 in forum: Metal Halide Aquarium Lighting
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    MH Lighting Fixture Over Center Brace?

    More than likely I will be going with T5's because of price and heat. I would like to have some type of canopy so I can ditch the glass tops and not...
    Post by: defdad, Aug 18, 2009 in forum: Metal Halide Aquarium Lighting
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    MH Lighting Fixture Over Center Brace?

    I had thought about a canopy at one time but have not yet found one to match yet. All the ones I have found so far are black and I have oak...
    Post by: defdad, Aug 18, 2009 in forum: Metal Halide Aquarium Lighting
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    MH Lighting Fixture Over Center Brace?

    I have been looking at different lighting fixtures and have seen that most 3ft MH fixtures have one lamp in the center. I have a 46 gal bowfront tank...
    Thread by: defdad, Aug 18, 2009, 19 replies, in forum: Metal Halide Aquarium Lighting
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    Puffer Chick's 46 Gallon Bowfront Reef

    Just remember that when the water evaporates the salt doesn't so your SG will go up slightly from evaporation. Top off should be done with RO/DI...
    Post by: defdad, Aug 18, 2009 in forum: Show Off Your Fish Tanks!
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    adding more liverock

    If you don't want your livestock to become sick and/or die, then wait until the rock is cured. If you have it saltwater with good flow it should not...
    Post by: defdad, Aug 18, 2009 in forum: Live Rock
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    DefDad's 46 Bowfront

    Moonlight Video Not Oscar worthy, but here is a video of my DIY moonlights in action. [media]
    Post by: defdad, Aug 17, 2009 in forum: Show Off Your Fish Tanks!
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    DefDad's 46 Bowfront

    Moonlights I tried to get a pic of the tank with only the moonlights on but I couldn't get it to turn out well(old cheap camera). Here is a pic of...
    Post by: defdad, Aug 17, 2009 in forum: Show Off Your Fish Tanks!
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