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  1. sailorguy
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    Need hlep with temp swings!!!

    I agree,I would set the heater so that your tank doesn't drop below the minimum temp that you want(maybe 76-78) and leave it on 24-7.Your lights...
    Post by: sailorguy, Mar 18, 2011 in forum: General Reef Topics
  2. sailorguy
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    Can xenia remonve phosphate and nitrate?

    It's near impossible to control where this stuff is going to grow.It can release single polyps which will start another colony somewhere else in your...
    Post by: sailorguy, Mar 9, 2011 in forum: Soft Corals
  3. sailorguy
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    used sunpod 150watt for 100 bucks?

    I've read 9-12 months for the bulb life.On a biocube 29 this should be enough light for anything you want.
    Post by: sailorguy, Mar 8, 2011 in forum: Metal Halide Aquarium Lighting
  4. sailorguy
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    used sunpod 150watt for 100 bucks?

    Sounds like a bargain,if it's what you want and will fit your tank I'd make the drive.My sunpod has been running for two years without a problem,they...
    Post by: sailorguy, Mar 8, 2011 in forum: Metal Halide Aquarium Lighting
  5. sailorguy
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    biocube 29 mh question

    Oh,forgot to mention,I use a 250 halide over my 44gal. corner tank and have no problem with tank temp as long as my house is 80 degrees or lower.That...
    Post by: sailorguy, Mar 4, 2011 in forum: Metal Halide Aquarium Lighting
  6. sailorguy
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    biocube 29 mh question

    It really depends largely on the ambient air temp and humidity in your house.If you usually use a/c a lot of the time you might not have much of a...
    Post by: sailorguy, Mar 4, 2011 in forum: Metal Halide Aquarium Lighting
  7. sailorguy
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    Making a few purchases, advise please

    API kits are good for new tank start up.Relatively inexspensive and easy to use.
    Post by: sailorguy, Dec 31, 2010 in forum: New To The Hobby
  8. sailorguy
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    I think I killed my new shrimp :(

    Agreed,the addition of live rock could also have caused the tank to continue it's cycle.It would be good to test for ammonia and nitrites before...
    Post by: sailorguy, Dec 17, 2010 in forum: ASAP
  9. sailorguy
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    You know your in the wrong LFS when...

    This is surely true!!! It's also a dead giveaway if all fish are sold by the pound.
    Post by: sailorguy, Dec 12, 2010 in forum: New To The Hobby
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    RO Unit Question

    AZ is spot on with his advise as usual.Based on the the size and number of tanks listed in your signature,a good ro/di unit rated at 90gpd or more...
    Post by: sailorguy, Nov 17, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  11. sailorguy
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    Ro/do connection question

    Saddle valve,although I did add a ball valve in my input line and turn the flow on and off that way leaving the saddle valve always open.Have had no...
    Post by: sailorguy, Nov 10, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  12. sailorguy
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    Thinking of ditching fluval in favor of Reactor

    I have had some trouble getting my fluval to seal properly in the past,I found that a little vegetable oil on the o ring seemed to do the trick.
    Post by: sailorguy, Oct 31, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  13. sailorguy
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    Spotted puffers? Experience?

    Zoas will probably be ok,the shrimp on the other hand will probably be eaten in time.It may not happen right away as it's not a real aggresive...
    Post by: sailorguy, Oct 31, 2010 in forum: Tropical Fish
  14. sailorguy
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    Is it time to stop buying water?

    This is a good way to go,it will give you zero tds water to use with your salt mix which is all you need.The convenience of having your own unit and...
    Post by: sailorguy, Oct 15, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
  15. sailorguy
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    When do I clean my Fluval 305?

    The only thing you should replace is the carbon,rinse the foam filters and the pellets in your old tank water from a water change to remove any...
    Post by: sailorguy, Oct 13, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  16. sailorguy
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    When do I clean my Fluval 305?

    I have this filter and this is my routine.It's also a good idea to remove and flush out the hoses every six months or so as nasties can accumulate in...
    Post by: sailorguy, Oct 13, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  17. sailorguy
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    Is this crazy?

    I wouldn't call it crazy at all,I'm sure many others have done this.As mentioned above you could need a very good return pump.On the other hand,if...
    Post by: sailorguy, Oct 12, 2010 in forum: New To The Hobby
  18. sailorguy
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    what tank should i pic

    Get the 65,you can learn all you need and get advise on set up by reading here.If you decided to go with the 29,in not much time you would probably...
    Post by: sailorguy, Oct 10, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    30g breeder tank hood?

    I think a question that needs answering is,do you want a cover for your tank to keep fish from jumping out and reduce evaporation or do you want a...
    Post by: sailorguy, Oct 8, 2010 in forum: New To The Hobby
  20. sailorguy
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    30 gallon NEWBIE LFS NO HELP! I cant seem to get straight answers! :(

    +1,very good answers by guitarman.Many people interested in this hobby would like to keep seahorses,myself included.The problem is that they require...
    Post by: sailorguy, Oct 5, 2010 in forum: New To The Hobby
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