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July 16th, 2008, 05:50 PM
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The only thing about that seafloor stuff,The shells and rubble tend to trap waste.Does look more like I would think is natural.I'd say that was a personal choice.
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#112
July 20th, 2008, 03:10 AM
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Ryang I just caught up on your build. Nice work on the floors
 Did you get the intake box from glass-holes for your closed loop or did you just go with a strainer. I almost got the intake box but I decided to just go with the strainer. Current Aquarium(s) Description: 150 gal - slow build going on Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: Long enough to know this stuff gets expensive :D Other Intrests: Riding Motorcycle
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July 20th, 2008, 08:54 AM
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Im going to get the intake box. For me its a better set up, the stock tank is already growing coraline so fast I dont know how Im going to keep up. The box will be easier to clean.
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#114
July 25th, 2008, 03:24 AM
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You work at P mart daugherty?
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 75 gallon mixed reef, and there is not enough room to put the contents of my system. Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: I have been doing fish for 11 years salt for 5 years. Other Intrests: Saltwater, streetbikes and tattoos
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#115
July 25th, 2008, 10:43 AM
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no i work at food services of america
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#116
July 25th, 2008, 03:15 PM
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Ryan, if you do shells and crushed coral type substrate, I would only reccomend about a half inch of height as you will need to syphon that bed and makes sure its all clean. Otherwise its not going to be easy for you to get to the rest of the substrate to clean it.
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#117
July 25th, 2008, 05:30 PM
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I just wanted to do a very little bit of the crushed shells to mix in with the sand for a more natural look, sounds like its gonna be a PITA so I think Im just gonna skip it.
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#118
July 25th, 2008, 06:00 PM
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Yeah for sure, but here is a really good idea, order about 20 pounds of GARF grunge. It has some of that same type stuff and is amazIng for your system, and gives you that look.
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Can't lounge in the boozer all day, got manouvers to make. Gotta see a man about a dog, can't be late, im always late. Current Aquarium(s) Description: 180 gallon allglass, 30 gallon sump, coralife super skimmer, and 80 gal Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: circa 300 BC Other Intrests: motorcycle riding, Tattoos, classic cars
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#119
July 26th, 2008, 12:44 AM
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Hey guys I have a question. My skimmer is growing coraline like crazy! What can I do to stop it and get what has grown out without screwing it up? Would a couple day vinegar soak be Ok?
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 180gal Mixed Reef Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: Newbie to Salt, 2 years planted, Freshwater Forever and a Day! Other Intrests: hunting outdoorsy things, cars motorcycles anything that goes fast drag cars
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#120
July 26th, 2008, 01:57 AM
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My skimmer is covered in coralline on the inside
 I feel your pain. Unfortunately, I can't reach in to clean it with anything (I'd need something to scrape it, and it's at a weird angle). I think the best thing to do would be to take a blanket or dark sheet and cover it. The lack of light should kill the coralline and prevent it from coming back (provided you keep it covered).In your case, a vinegar soak would definitely help too. Just remember to dilute it out and not soak it in straight vinegar.
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