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    Newb Question

    I would go with the T5s with individual reflectors if you can afford it. The bulbs last longer than PC and VHO so that can help off set the costs in...
    Post by: reefnut1, Aug 14, 2008 in forum: Reef Lighting
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    Ammonia in my tap water

    If you are only keeping a 10 gallon tank. You can go anywhere and buy a few gallons of ro di water for very little money. The same stuff they sell at...
    Post by: reefnut1, Aug 14, 2008 in forum: New To The Hobby
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    The Magnesium Results Are In!

    With what corals you currently have. I would not add to much of anything to raise your Calc, alk, or mag. Water changes will keep those numbers...
    Post by: reefnut1, Aug 7, 2008 in forum: Water Chemistry
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    Some Advice on Filtration

    I vote for a sump and possibly a better skimmer.
    Post by: reefnut1, Aug 7, 2008 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
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    Lighting Upgrade

    What kind of corals do you have or plan on having? If you just have fish, mushrooms, leathers, then I would leave the lighting as is. If you...
    Post by: reefnut1, Aug 7, 2008 in forum: Reef Lighting
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    Help? reef tank 75 gal

    Everyone above has given good advice. I would wait at least 45 days from the start up of your tank before adding any other fish. Study the fish...
    Post by: reefnut1, Aug 4, 2008 in forum: New To The Hobby
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    What coral first....or should I wait?

    You can go with mushrooms or green star pollyps now. GSPs are a nice coral. Get a small frag and in 6 months it will be a fairly large attractive...
    Post by: reefnut1, Jul 19, 2008 in forum: Soft Corals
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    Is this T5 lighting sufficient for a 40g tank?

    When you start buying corals look at what light level that you bought them from and place them either high or low in your tank to be similar at...
    Post by: reefnut1, Jul 17, 2008 in forum: T5 Aquarium Lighting
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    RO/DI treatments?

    I agree with all of the above answers. With what items you are going to have in your tank I would not add any trace elements at all. Just do...
    Post by: reefnut1, Jul 17, 2008 in forum: Water Chemistry
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    bad experience with coralife salt/why

    I have used that type of salt many times and have never seen that happen. I always mix mine in a 5 gallon bucket or larger, stirring it or running a...
    Post by: reefnut1, Jul 17, 2008 in forum: Salt
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    question about my LR

    Yes, I would remove the rock and scrub it in a bucket with some old water from your tank and a toothbrush. Then put the rock back into the tank....
    Post by: reefnut1, Jul 16, 2008 in forum: Live Rock
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    How high should I raise my lights?

    Looks like you have a lot of good equipment and should not have avy trouble supporting most corals. 6 to 8 inches is very good.
    Post by: reefnut1, Jul 15, 2008 in forum: New To The Hobby
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    does any body have any thoughts on mangroves

    I keep some in my sump and have never heard anything bad about them. They seem easy enough to keep alive and eat up excessive nutrients.
    Post by: reefnut1, Jul 15, 2008 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    Conflict of Interest? Fish Concerns

    I have had both tangs and a flame angel in the same tank before and never had any problems between them. I love the hippo tang it is one of if not...
    Post by: reefnut1, Jul 15, 2008 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    Should I move these mushrooms?

    I would move the rock to a lower position. Why fight want the corals desire? Try to give them everything you can to make them healthy. High light...
    Post by: reefnut1, Jul 15, 2008 in forum: Soft Corals
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    Acropora Hoeksemai

    It needs good water conditions. Lots of light, high flow, Cal, alk, mag to grow.
    Post by: reefnut1, Jul 15, 2008 in forum: Coral
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    input on purple-up

    I have used it and I agree with most of the above posts. If you maintain your parameters and make sure your calcium is in the normal range 420-450...
    Post by: reefnut1, Jul 15, 2008 in forum: Water Chemistry
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    RO water alternatives

    Most local fish stores will sell you RO/DI water if you bring your own container.
    Post by: reefnut1, Jul 11, 2008 in forum: Water Chemistry
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    Which skimmer to buy...

    I have had all 3 coralife skimmers. They are ok but I believe the newer Octopus skimmers do a better job. Buy the best skimmer that you can afford...
    Post by: reefnut1, Jul 11, 2008 in forum: Protein Skimmers
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    PH keeps dropping

    How is your alk level it effects PH sometimes very quickly. Make sure you test PH at about the same time when you compare readings. It will vary...
    Post by: reefnut1, Jul 11, 2008 in forum: Water Chemistry
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