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    HOB Skimmer Question

    Is the end of the airline plugged up? I used to have that skimmer but have not had that problem.
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    Damsel or no Damsel??

    Yeah thats just it the whole tank is his territory, so he thinks! Noone else can go near the rock.
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    Damsel or no Damsel??

    Ok thats it, its gone! I wanted to get rid of it before but my partner likes it so I was trying to give it a chance. Now maybe I can enjoy some other fish! Thanks for your opinions.
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    Damsel or no Damsel??

    I have had a problem with my fish dying and I cant figure out why. My parameters are in check. I have had a damsel and 2 clown fish since the tank cycled. I added a foxface about 8 months ago and it lived for a few months and died. So I didnt add anything for awhile till I did some upgrades. 3...
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    What size protein skimmer?

    I was looking at octopus 160 but wasnt sure that would be big enough. Right now I have couple fish but would like to try some corals and more fish eventually.
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    What size protein skimmer?

    I need to get a new skimmer for in my sump but not sure what size to go with. I have the octopus hob 110 now but from what im reading that isnt big enough? Any suggestion of what to go with? I have a 90g tank and 30g sump. Thanks
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    Sump build questions

    Thanks for the input I picked up a pump yestersday. Hopefully Ill get it setup by this weekend!
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    Sump build questions

    So I should not run too much flow through the sump. Just use powerheads to make up the difference? Right now I only have fish in my tank but plan on corals soon. From what I have read it says most people like at least 20x turnover in their reef aquarium. Is this what I should be aiming for...
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    Sump build questions

    I am using 30g tank to build sump for my 90g. I built 1" pvc overflow but not sure if its gonna handle enough flow. I did not get a return pump yet. I plan on going this week. Any suggestions on brand or gph? And also should I use bigger pvc for overflow?
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    Howdy Everyone!

    Ok so I got the cc n lava rock out. I put the sand in and I am wondering if i should leave the filters on r off while it settles and how long does it take?
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    Howdy Everyone!

    Thanks Bifferwine! I do have a couple fish. Ill get started with taking the lava rock out and a lil cc at a time.
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    Howdy Everyone!

    Thank you guys for the suggestions I will look into better lighting options. I want to change my substrate I think its cruched coral in there now and I have read alot of negative things about cc. Is there a good way to go about this? Also I have 2 lil pieces of lava rock in there should I go...
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    Howdy Everyone!

    Im really not very patient but everything I read said not to rush and I like to try and do things right the first time. So the light I have includes one 10,000K and one 420/460nm T5 HO bulb. The lamp is expandable to connect multiple fixtures. I was planning on getting another one to connect...
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    Howdy Everyone!

    I want a reef tank eventually. I only have a damsel and two clown fish in there now and they have been in since my tank cycled a little over a year ago. I have a reef octopus skimmer, aquatic life t5 lamp(want to get another but not sure if thats enough), I have a 30 gallon tank that im getting...
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    Howdy Everyone!

    I have had my 90 gallon aquarium running for about a year but have not done much with it. Looking for some help to get me moving in the right direction. I have about 50# live rock in it and I no I need more. I've got alot of questions!! Not sure where to start..
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