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  1. marlinman
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    what supplements to use?

    I got help from my local fish store and my tank is fine. I have a 65 gal reef tank and I use the suplements as if it was a 50 gal tank. I use: 1...
    Post by: marlinman, Jan 2, 2009 in forum: New To The Hobby
  2. marlinman
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    New tank - Lots of hope

    It's the gratification you get with the finished product that makes it all worthwhile.
    Post by: marlinman, Jan 2, 2009 in forum: Say Hello!
  3. marlinman
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    New tank - Lots of hope

    Hey, great to have you aboard! The T5 or Metal Halide or combo is the way to go for lighting. Moonlights are a big plus for night viewing. If your...
    Post by: marlinman, Jan 1, 2009 in forum: Say Hello!
  4. marlinman
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    Lighting Schedule

    I just took 2 pics of the tank with 2 strips of moonlights. The tank is 36" x 18" and I use 2 20" strips. Looks awesome. People comment everytime I...
    Post by: marlinman, Jan 1, 2009 in forum: Reef Lighting
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    Help with stocking fish for first saltwater tank

    Yeah I would wait or nix the Scooter Blenny. I added one early and I never saw him until my cleaner shrimp brought his bones out of hiding. I have a...
    Post by: marlinman, Dec 30, 2008 in forum: New To The Hobby
  6. marlinman
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    messing around with camera tryin out shots

    Great pics! Here are some of my peninsula 65 gal tank. My white leather and sun coral are my favorites. This is taken with a Pentax 8.0 megapixels.
    Post by: marlinman, Dec 30, 2008 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    Marineland's new skimmer

    I think we're on to something. I took mine apart and I too saw the 4 injection nubs. I took a flat knife and used the back end of it. Don't try to...
    Post by: marlinman, Dec 30, 2008 in forum: Protein Skimmers
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    Marineland's new skimmer

    A guy from Coralife told me you have to put some silicone grease on the O-ring area which makes sense. That might be the best idea as I did that...
    Post by: marlinman, Dec 26, 2008 in forum: Protein Skimmers
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    Marineland's new skimmer

    Bruno, keep trying to put it on correctly. I had the same problems with mine. It is just a pain that the threads are so narrow. I have a coralife 65...
    Post by: marlinman, Dec 26, 2008 in forum: Protein Skimmers
  10. marlinman
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    New guy with first Reef Aquarium

    You got the idea. Looks good. Maybe get some live sand to mix with yours. Good luck!
    Post by: marlinman, Dec 25, 2008 in forum: Say Hello!
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    Awful damsels chasing my clowns!

    Damsels are a pain. I remember I cycled my old 150 gal FO tank with these damsels and I ended up killing one of them because he just did not want to...
    Post by: marlinman, Dec 25, 2008 in forum: New To The Hobby
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    Good reef fish????

    I would get a dozen snails and a dozen small hermit crabs. I have a Diamond Goby that is an insane sifter of my substrate. Algae dosen't have a...
    Post by: marlinman, Dec 25, 2008 in forum: Tropical Fish
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    Why am I having such a hard time with Tangs?

    Tangs are finicky and suseptable to ich. They are pooping machines and need solid cleaning mechanisms like a protein skimmer, UV sterilizer and...
    Post by: marlinman, Dec 25, 2008 in forum: Tropical Fish
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    Marineland's new skimmer

    Took this picture tonight of the Marine Pro 100 in my 65 gal reef tank. The lid on mine is so tight that I barely attach it.
    Post by: marlinman, Dec 25, 2008 in forum: Protein Skimmers
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    Marineland's new skimmer

    Yes the cap is tricky to get on and can leak if not screwed on properly. Luckily it's not a hang on the side one like the coralife that I had that...
    Post by: marlinman, Dec 25, 2008 in forum: Protein Skimmers
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    Marineland's new skimmer

    Glad to be of help to you. I hope they still have one left when I get my bigger tank.;)
    Post by: marlinman, Dec 25, 2008 in forum: Protein Skimmers
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    Marineland's new skimmer

    I like the Mega Flow Wet/Dry from All Glass. It has three area's so you can use the center area for the heater and protein skimmer and have the...
    Post by: marlinman, Dec 16, 2008 in forum: Protein Skimmers
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    Lighting Schedule

    The thing about the LED Moonlights is the corals and fish like it. I have a White Leather coral that shines especially bright along with most of the...
    Post by: marlinman, Dec 7, 2008 in forum: Reef Lighting
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    Trying to kick the ICK

    If you don't have any fish that eat shrimp get a cleaner shrimp. I have a royal gramma that had the ich and the next day it was gone. He works over...
    Post by: marlinman, Dec 7, 2008 in forum: Diseases
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    Marineland's new skimmer

    Yeah I'll have to agree with you Capt Bill, it's working well after about a month without the worry of it leaking in the cabinet. One thing I've...
    Post by: marlinman, Dec 7, 2008 in forum: Protein Skimmers
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