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    food storage question

    I only have 2 fish in my tank so I feed about 1/4 to 1/2 cube a day which leaves me with a left over half which I usually put back in the package of cubes. When I feed I use a clear squeeze bottle and squeeze alitte food at a time. My question is can I put the left over food in the...
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    water change questions

    Top off water I use RO/DI water but the water comes out at a very low PH when I test the PH with the test kit it shows up orange. Am I suppose to be dosing PH buffer into the water before putting it into the tank. I read that when you do top off you should always match PH Salinity and Temp...
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    TDS Meter and Digital Testers

    I'm looking to get away from the API color test kits and get some good digital test kits. Mainly a PH and a TDS and Temp reader. I was looking at this site and was wondering what anyone thinks of these? Milwaukee MW802 Smart pH/EC/TDS/ Combination Meter, SKU:716615, Milwaukee ...
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    i think I have aiptasia!!!

    Is this aiptasia?? just want to confirm before I spend money on aiptasia X Thanks
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    Easier way to add new water to my tank

    currently I'm pouring the mixed water straight into the tank because I can'tmake a siphon. The tank is higher then my pail of water and Idon't have a submersible pump to pump water back into the tank. Wen I pour the water tend to sir up sand even if I'm being careful. Anyone have any ideas?
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    RO Unit Advise

    Is there such thing as a good and easy to install RO unit for about 100 dollars? I know I'm asking for too much but I reallyyy need to get me one of these ASAP for a decent price. .I will only need to create 10 gallons of water every week. I plan to always have at least 2 5 gal pals of...
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    Good Article on fundamentals of PH

    I read this article and it help me understand how PH works so I thought I would share with everyone. Low pH: Causes and Cures by Randy Holmes-Farley - Reefkeeping.com
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    Coral frags

    I notice alot of people get coral frags for there tanks. Are these how long do they take to grow and are they worth getting. Or is it better to get a nice regular sized coral?
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    Is this algae hard to get rid of?

    What kind of algae is this? and how can I get rid of it? salinity @ 1.023 PH 8.0 Nitries 0 Nitrates 0 Ammonia 0
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    wahter to salty

    I was doing a water change and added the salt according to the instructions but it came out way to high 1.030 and that was the only jug of RO I had Now What??? can I use alittle tap??
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    Order of importance

    ok my tank has been running for about 3 weeks now but I still have some equipment and other things to buy. The tank has already hit a nitrite spike and went back to 0 so I'm assuming my cycle is over. I have added 3 turbo snails and a yellow tail blue damsel. out of the few things I have left...
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    George's 30 Gallon Breeder Project

    Finally kicked it off this weekend. I was iching to get the tank wet so here it is. not much so far but I'll be updating as progress is made.
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    Water Flow

    I have 2 450 gph Hydor Koralias is that good enough for a 30 gal.
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    FOWLR Question

    How many small or large fish can be kept in a 30 gal breeder if I do a FOWLR setup?
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    Any Breeder tanks out there?

    I need some good ideas for my 30 breeder tank. Show me some good stuff.
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    Skim during cycle period??

    A friend told me its not necessary to run your skimmer during your tanks cycle period? Is this true?
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    purchasing new equipment for my 30 gal breeder

    I was browsing the web for some good heaters, chillers, refugiums, pumps, circulation pumps etc. and wanted to get some feed back for the equipment I'm looking at. Refugiums Reefugium 100M by EcoSystem Aquarium - AquaCave.com AQUA-FUGE PRO Refugium Small by CPR Aquatics* - AquaCave.com...
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    30 Gallon Breeder reef Starter tank

    Hey all! I'm excited to start my new 30 gallon reef breeder tank. The saltwater bug has been biting me for a while but I never had the funds to start one. Now that I finally I got a nice tax refund and I'm looking forward to getting my tank up and running. I hope I can get some valuable...
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