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    Fluval FX5 Canister Filter

    Canisters on their own do not cause nitrates. The key here is how to use them so as not to turn them into nitrate factories.
    Post by: plandy, Oct 21, 2008 in forum: 3reef Radar
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    Did I buy a decent one?

    I am surprised they use Rio pumps. These cheap pumps are known to have caused a few electrical fires. Any product prone to electircal fire does not...
    Post by: plandy, Oct 21, 2008 in forum: Protein Skimmers
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    "The Hobby" as seen by a beginner

    One thing which is nice about this hobby is that there are many ways to get it done right. But these same options can make it very confusing for the...
    Post by: plandy, Oct 21, 2008 in forum: New To The Hobby
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    treating with copper not working!!!

    Test your display tank's ammonia and nitrates. No ammount of medication will heal fishes from a poor environment.
    Post by: plandy, Oct 17, 2008 in forum: ASAP
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    Bio pads

    How is Kent's copper safe relevant to the original poster's request for purchasing source of poly pads? Hlobell never said anything about trying to...
    Post by: plandy, Oct 17, 2008 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    Smelly nog! Help!!!

    You could also apply a small ionizer with ozone which should kill outright just about any odor.
    Post by: plandy, Oct 17, 2008 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    Bio pads

    Try this place marine reef aquarium supplies, live rock, metal halide, fluorescent/vho lighting,Aquatic Technology I buy mine here every time: Great...
    Post by: plandy, Oct 17, 2008 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    2 Questions today ????

    I have two fuges (loaded with chaeto) hooked to the main tank. They are lighted on alternate time cycle with a few hours of overlap. IMO, 24hrs non...
    Post by: plandy, Oct 17, 2008 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    Reef Tank Feeding

    Feeding requirements are highly variable according to your livestock, specie, and filtering efficiency. My tank is fed twice a day, morning &...
    Post by: plandy, Oct 17, 2008 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    Low Profile Heater?

    I am averse to submerging any electrical devices if it can be avoided. Check out Hydor's inline heater which can be kept out of the tank and out of...
    Post by: plandy, Oct 17, 2008 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    I'm new, please help.

    I would skip the mineral mud. In my experience they create more problems than benefits.
    Post by: plandy, Oct 17, 2008 in forum: New To The Hobby
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    Cleaners die off after the tank is mostly clean?

    Generally, I found that the ultimate factors with the cleanup crews is their inherent short life span. Unless they have specific nutritional...
    Post by: plandy, Oct 16, 2008 in forum: Inverts
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    Short Cuts and Alternate Uses

    MY favorite tool is a one gallon open top plastic pitcher purchased from the dollar store. I do everything with this from water changes to hauling...
    Post by: plandy, Oct 16, 2008 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    Blue tang Killing open brain

    Unfortunately it happens every now and then a "reef compatible" fish turns out to be not so. Got a "reef compatible" Heniochus which ripped through...
    Post by: plandy, Oct 16, 2008 in forum: Tropical Fish
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    Interesting little guy, what is it though?

    Oh yea they are common but harmless hitch hikers; beneficial for the reef tanks. Forgot their name...someone here will surely know.
    Post by: plandy, Oct 15, 2008 in forum: ID This!
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    Water change - simultaneous pump in/out

    Yes I am in the process of setting up an automated water change system which involves simultaneous in/out pump technique. I am planning on 1 to 2...
    Post by: plandy, Oct 10, 2008 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    Now and Then

    Some day I hope my tank will look as nice as yours.
    Post by: plandy, Oct 10, 2008 in forum: Coral
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    Is this RO unit good enough?

    Haven't got mine hooked up yet so my experience with them is limited. But can tell you they are rated by so many gallons per hour of water...
    Post by: plandy, Oct 7, 2008 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
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    What's wrong with my live rock?

    You could add your new rocks into a rubbermaid sump attached to a skimmer and cycle them there first. Pretty much like quarantining lifestock in a...
    Post by: plandy, Oct 7, 2008 in forum: New To The Hobby
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    Nice pictures one with 11 fish + coral

    Very nice tank!
    Post by: plandy, Oct 7, 2008 in forum: Show Off Your Fish Tanks!
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