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    Background

    It's an aesthetic choice mainly (I like black as well) although I've seen some studies that have shown that a background adhered to the tank glass...
    Post by: Screwtape, Feb 1, 2010 in forum: New To The Hobby
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    What size pump

    600gph is a LOT for that tank unless you are not taking head loss into account there, then it might be more appropriate. A 1" bulkhead should handle...
    Post by: Screwtape, Feb 1, 2010 in forum: New To The Hobby
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    New media?

    The pellets do actually get consumed, they aren't just a surface for bacteria to grow, it's a carbon source just like vodka/vinegar/sugar. Vodka is...
    Post by: Screwtape, Feb 1, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    Using gloves!!!

    You can order shoulder length vinyl (or other thin plastic) gloves online if you need to protect your whole arm, just google search something like...
    Post by: Screwtape, Feb 1, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    Underwater hose clamp

    +1 to everything here. I wouldn't trust metal, especially the cheap stuff they use on hose clamps.
    Post by: Screwtape, Feb 1, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
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    New coral

    I imagine your frogspawn will heal as well as long as your params are good. Watch out for that hydno though, very aggressive coral, give it plenty...
    Post by: Screwtape, Feb 1, 2010 in forum: Coral
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    Eye Catching SHRIMP gobies

    They are on the smaller side but not the smallest shrimp gobies. Mine are close to 2" I think but my tank will be mostly smaller fish all <=5"...
    Post by: Screwtape, Feb 1, 2010 in forum: Tropical Fish
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    frogfish ideas. do you think it would work?

    Do you have some numbers or research that make you confident? Not trying to be difficult but hope doesn't always work. It will probably be best to...
    Post by: Screwtape, Jan 31, 2010 in forum: Tropical Fish
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    How to make my own light fixture??

    $1300 is pretty expensive, I'm guessing you were looking at fixtures? You can do it cheaper if you use a retrofit kit. Depending on your exact...
    Post by: Screwtape, Jan 31, 2010 in forum: Reef Lighting
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    what coral is this growing on my rock with the candy cane?

    I would consider kalk pasting them. They can spread like crazy. Some people like them though, just be aware.
    Post by: Screwtape, Jan 31, 2010 in forum: ID This!
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    Tangs

    I would wait as well, if only for the fact that they are larger fish and I would try and get any more timid fish into the tank first. It really...
    Post by: Screwtape, Jan 31, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    blue zoo aquatics

    I had a fine experience with them, I just got some snails from them though, nothing major. Also refunds without shipping is pretty standard in the...
    Post by: Screwtape, Jan 30, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    frogfish ideas. do you think it would work?

    Like was said before water quality is probably why everyone recommends larger tanks. Of course it might be possible to keep them in a smaller tank...
    Post by: Screwtape, Jan 30, 2010 in forum: Tropical Fish
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    Eye Catching SHRIMP gobies

    I have a pair of Yashia's in my 75g right now. I love them, very pretty fish. I would make sure to get your goby in first to let them get...
    Post by: Screwtape, Jan 30, 2010 in forum: Tropical Fish
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    Alkalinity : What dKH do you target and why?

    8-9dkh here. My tank is using about 1dkh a day right now so by the end of the day it's down to about 8 and then i boost it to 9 dosing with BRS 2...
    Post by: Screwtape, Jan 30, 2010 in forum: Water Chemistry
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    Skimmer Motor took a dump

    You should occasionally disassemble all pumps and clean them (vinegar bath at least to clear up any calcium carbonate deposits), at least 2 times a...
    Post by: Screwtape, Jan 29, 2010 in forum: Protein Skimmers
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    Items reefers should have extra of...

    I have extra: hoses of varying lengths and diameters, you can use hoses for tons of stuff powerheads (maxijets are the best multipurpose ones IMO)...
    Post by: Screwtape, Jan 29, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    Joining two 36" units for a 6' tank.

    There are 5' fixtures as well, not just retros.
    Post by: Screwtape, Jan 29, 2010 in forum: T5 Aquarium Lighting
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    For you whom run heaters in sump!!!!!!

    Sorry to hear that, I had that same issue recently as well, although it was just my return pump seizing up from calcium carboante precipitation on...
    Post by: Screwtape, Jan 29, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    Time to Change Light bulbs, looking for input

    The aquasun and actinic white both are pinkish bulbs. I think you'll probably want more blue in it. UVL are fine bulbs but I don't think any T5...
    Post by: Screwtape, Jan 29, 2010 in forum: T5 Aquarium Lighting
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