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February 6th, 2007, 03:04 PM
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New to the hobby
I have a 40 gallon saltwater tank, everything been going great. I just have a few questions.
I keep having red brown and green spots on the sand? What kind of protein skimmer is good? Current Aquarium(s) Description: 40 Gallon Saltwater Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 6 months 
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February 6th, 2007, 03:29 PM
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Re: New to the hobby
What are your perameters? Do you have a suump or is the skimmer going to be hob?
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Current Aquarium(s) Description: 55 gal FOWLR CSS 125 emperor 400 and a 30 gal reef 175 watt metal halide prizim skimmer m Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: in fresh water all my life and stared salt in 08/06 Other Intrests: aquariums,remodelin houses,and cars
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February 6th, 2007, 05:26 PM
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Re: New to the hobby
Hi welcome to the reefs Im sorry about your issue but we need more specifics on your tank before we can help you. As Bobby asked what are you params, do you have propper water movement. How about surface agitation?
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Current Aquarium(s) Description: 30 gallon reef and 125 gallon soon to be incorperated into a reef :) Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: almost 6 years. Other Intrests: collecting comics and cards
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February 7th, 2007, 02:59 AM
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Re: New to the hobby
Hi and welcome.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 240-gallon reef with a 55-gallon sump and refugium Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 5 years
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February 8th, 2007, 12:13 AM
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Re: New to the hobby
My levels are all fine I test cont. Right now all I have is a filter unit. Need advice on extras, to help keep the sand clean and to continue on... I have shrimp, clown, yellow tang, and two others not sure
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 40 Gallon Saltwater Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 6 months
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February 8th, 2007, 12:17 AM
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Re: New to the hobby
Coralife super skimmer. drs foster and smith has a 65 for right at 80 bucks and 125 for 130.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 75gal. reef,NE T-5s 432 watt ,CSS65 skimmer,Pro-Clear 125 wet/dry with mag5 return Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: Little over a year Other Intrests: Hunting,camping,fishing
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February 8th, 2007, 01:41 AM
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Re: New to the hobby
Thanks for the tip on skimmer.. Can anyone tell me why my sand keeps changing color... Do I need something else.... levels are all fine
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 40 Gallon Saltwater Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 6 months
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February 8th, 2007, 02:14 AM
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Re: New to the hobby
How long has the tank been set up?
What kind of lighting do you have and how long are they on? Current Aquarium(s) Description: 75gal. reef,NE T-5s 432 watt ,CSS65 skimmer,Pro-Clear 125 wet/dry with mag5 return Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: Little over a year Other Intrests: Hunting,camping,fishing
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February 8th, 2007, 04:11 AM
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Re: New to the hobby
Welcome to the site. Your substrait changes color because either your water parameters are off, you do not have adequate filtration, water movement is not sufficient or correct in the tank, or possible a host of other things such as not enough sand stirrers etc. See our helpful articles forum you will find a lot of information there to help you understand what is going on. again welcome glad you found our site.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 150 gal all glass megaflow Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 30 yrs Other Intrests: salt water fish and reef subjects
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February 8th, 2007, 12:36 PM
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Re: New to the hobby
How long has your tank been up? Is it cycled?
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Keepin it Reef
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 30 gallon reef and 125 gallon soon to be incorperated into a reef :) Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: almost 6 years. Other Intrests: collecting comics and cards
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