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  1. ricoop
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    I need to raise my salinity!

    Definitely go slow. Like they already said mix up some 1.025 and then top off with that. You don't need to do another PWC right now. Bouncing it up...
    Post by: ricoop, Mar 7, 2012 in forum: General Reef Topics
  2. ricoop
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    First saltwater tank

    At this point, testing is a pretty important thing. I would wait until your ammonia and nitrite test 0 before you add anything to the tank. After...
    Post by: ricoop, Mar 7, 2012 in forum: General Reef Topics
  3. ricoop
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    noob questions

    The mag depends on what you are using it for. If you have a sump and are going to use it for your return pump, then you want to try to match the flow...
    Post by: ricoop, Mar 7, 2012 in forum: New To The Hobby
  4. ricoop
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    Cycling idea?

    I would not run any of those three. Like ford said, just run your powerheads to move the water. When i did mine I just added a piece of raw shrimp to...
    Post by: ricoop, Mar 7, 2012 in forum: New To The Hobby
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    Live vs. Dry

    I used Marco Rock and seeded with live rock.... but if you can get all live rock at $2 a pound and it is good quality stuff, I would do that. If he...
    Post by: ricoop, Mar 4, 2012 in forum: Live Rock
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    Overflow - What is the best?

    I have been using the eshopps pf 300 overflow and have been having good luck with it. I didn't like the weir design of the cpr, I lost power the...
    Post by: ricoop, Jan 13, 2012 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  7. ricoop
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    Is Teflon Tape "Reef-Safe"

    I used teflon tape to do the exact same thing. Been in the tank for a couple of months now and I haven't noticed any problems or changes in my params.
    Post by: ricoop, Jan 5, 2012 in forum: Water Chemistry
  8. ricoop
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    How do I cycle my tank?

    +1 to the raw shrimp and a test kit, you can also use some sort of bacteria booster. A word of caution, you said you would be adding more live rock...
    Post by: ricoop, Jan 3, 2012 in forum: New To The Hobby
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    Eshopps nano overflow (200 gph) I need a return pump

    My budget was pretty tight so I have a rio 1700. I've read mixed reviews, but so far 3+ months and still absolutely quiet and no problems.
    Post by: ricoop, Jan 3, 2012 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
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    Liverock Curing

    Its hard to say if it would be profitable or not, it would depend on how cheap you can get base rock for, and how much of a demand there would be for...
    Post by: ricoop, Jan 2, 2012 in forum: Live Rock
  11. ricoop
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    Live Rock Ranch

    I would honestly do that. I ordered my dry rock from marco, and then went and got a small piece of LR from my LFS. It was only a small piece and...
    Post by: ricoop, Jan 2, 2012 in forum: Live Rock
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    Live Rock Ranch

    I have heard alot of similar stories about this company. Took a payment, never shipped, and then either got very poor quality rock or a huge hassle...
    Post by: ricoop, Jan 1, 2012 in forum: Live Rock
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    DIY T5 Light question

    I remember reading a thread on here not too long ago where somebody said they found ballasts at home depot. Sorry i can't be more help, I wouldn't...
    Post by: ricoop, Jan 1, 2012 in forum: T5 Aquarium Lighting
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    Newbie needs help!

    The foam is just stuff that has "floated" up out of the sand. Run the filter, it's not going to hurt anything, just clean the media every once in a...
    Post by: ricoop, Dec 30, 2011 in forum: New To The Hobby
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    My Marco rock arrived today ... excited

    Good looking stuff, I ordered from them as well. Just look at the rubble as lots of frag plugs and stuff for a fuge:)
    Post by: ricoop, Dec 23, 2011 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    micro rock cycle

    Yes that will definitely work. It might take a little longer though. If you want to speed it up a little bit, you can add something like Dr. Tim's...
    Post by: ricoop, Dec 23, 2011 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    Cheap Dry Rock or LR in pembroke pines/miami?

    Checkout Marco Rocks. Quality stuff, and I got good customer service. I got free shipping on my order. Will definitely use them again if/when I...
    Post by: ricoop, Dec 22, 2011 in forum: South Florida Reef Society
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    Making your own live rock

    The videos and reading I have done about it say to put the rocks in a container with water and then monitor the pH. It is supposed to spike pretty...
    Post by: ricoop, Dec 22, 2011 in forum: Live Rock
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    can't lower my Nitrate.......

    Check out the Bulk Reef Supply reactors if you're interested in getting one. They are pretty reasonably priced and get some pretty good reviews.
    Post by: ricoop, Dec 22, 2011 in forum: Water Chemistry
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    can't lower my Nitrate.......

    Here is what stands out to me and keep in mind this is just my two cents. Stirring up the sand bed may have released nitrate into the water. Dipping...
    Post by: ricoop, Dec 22, 2011 in forum: Water Chemistry
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