Revived my 65g...Finally

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  1. GraviT

    GraviT Coral Banded Shrimp

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    I've been running the JBJ ATO with an Aqualifter pump for a couple of years now and its been extremely reliable. Not super cheap but far from a bank-breaker.

    Its looking great so far, keep us posted!
     
    GraviT, Jan 29, 2014
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  2. Todd_Sails

    Todd_Sails Giant Squid

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    I can recommend a Gravity only DIY powered one like mine.
    It can still be done with a sump in the stand, but my basement sump helps alot too. Less $$- built it right- fool/fail proof too.
     
    Todd_Sails, Jan 29, 2014
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  3. BrianJ

    BrianJ Peppermint Shrimp

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    BRS GFO & Carbon Reactor
    this is the one I had and loved it. Little steep but its 2 in one. Brs has quality products.
     
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  4. EllisJuan

    EllisJuan Feather Duster

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    Right now the current inhabitants are a Midas Blenny, One Spot Blenny, and a Six line wrasse. I am trying to think of what to add next. My LFS is getting in a pair of jumbo Black/White clowns I am considering. Any recommendations?
     
    EllisJuan, Jan 29, 2014
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  5. EllisJuan

    EllisJuan Feather Duster

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    I am experiencing a slight diatom bloom right now...just dark spots in the sand. I wonder if I should let it pass or add something to the CUC to stir the sand.
     
    EllisJuan, Jan 31, 2014
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  6. BrianJ

    BrianJ Peppermint Shrimp

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    It will pass, not much a cuc will do anyway. Will take awhile though.
     
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  7. BrianJ

    BrianJ Peppermint Shrimp

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    Try agitating the top layer and continue weekly water changes.
     
    BrianJ, Feb 1, 2014
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  8. EllisJuan

    EllisJuan Feather Duster

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    I stirred the sandbed tonight when I was adding some pulsing Xenia. I also made the light cycle a little less intense.
     
    EllisJuan, Feb 1, 2014
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  9. EllisJuan

    EllisJuan Feather Duster

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    I got a GoPro for my Birthday yesterday, so of course I had to put it in my aquarium. You can see my Sea Hare doing work in the foreground and feeding time going on in the background...

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9iGTjIA53-c
     
    Last edited: Mar 13, 2014
    EllisJuan, Mar 13, 2014
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  10. oldfishkeeper

    oldfishkeeper Giant Squid

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    video didn't play :(
     
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