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Agreed. Your body needs some minerals that are present in natural water. Over time drinking RO/DI could lead to mineral deficiencies if you don't...
Even powder coated steel will rust over time when exposed to salt. All it takes is one scratch or imperfection and it gets in. Then you're done.
I had a metal (stainless steel) stand on a 180 once... never again. Even stainless rusts.
Not to mention that you can introduce a species with no natural predators that just takes everything over. Look at all the land species of plants and...
I almost never do anything other than epoxy with super glue gel. Just about every time I've tried going with only the gel something bad happens.
I picked up my sump today. Check out my new eight foot wonder :) [IMG]
This. Also, look at Brightwell's Kalk +2. It contains Magnesium to help keep parameters inline. I also like Brightwell's Calcion and Magnesion...
You will most likely find the best deals online. However, if you've got a good LFS nearby then I heartily recommend giving them business. Without...
I love convicts. I'm even considering a school of them in my non-SPS 175 gallon in my new build. However, while large convicts tend to be pretty...
Ditto, ditto on the Tomini. Most colorful of the bunch (excepting juvie Chevrons, but then they don't stay juvie for long :) )
Everything is relative, my friend :)
No, no! :) The two 175g bullnose are still the plan. The 250g cylinders are polyethylene and are for the filter room. One is for fresh water...
Latest News: - I bought two new 250 gallon polyethylene cylindrical tanks from NTO Tanks - one will be for salt water and the other for fresh...
Did I just find someone to help me on setup day?????? :)
All funds are in and we've closed on the house! We start to move in tomorrow. I'll get some pics of the filter room as well as the plans of the...
The biggest consideration (by far) is the strength of the stand. Key points: - Carpet is going to grab the stand more than, say, a wooden or tile...
They really look like air bubbles to me. They are in groups because that's where your water flow is taking micro bubbles and where they end up...
I would put in more live rock. Do you have a skimmer on the tank? What do you have for lights?
Not an aquarium update perse, but we signed all the title docs yesterday to the home. We get the keys next Friday.
There is no set rule, as others have said. Additionally, some fish are more "dirty" than others. This is your only real dirty fish. A lot of...
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