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    Shiny black pearl?

    Anyone know what this is?
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    Too much pump, too little sump

    Hey folks, I'm here looking for help again. I have a 90 gallon 1/2 round tank, which greatly limits the space beneath the aquarium. The biggest sump I can fit is a 29 gallon. I have installed a 2000 gph external Reeflo Dart. I have plumbed the pump to supply both my PM skimmer and two 1"...
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    Should deconstruct my live rock to look for a dead fish?

    A question for you guys that have started up new systems. After allowing 5 weeks for my system to cycle, I purchased 2 chromis on Sunday as the first livestock in my tank. One never reappeared after release, the other is doing great, eating and swimming in the current. Should I start digging...
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    This setup is TOO DAMN LOUD!

    I need help I have setup a 90 gallon tank, and planned for excellent water movement from an external Dart pump - around 1800 gph. Mission accomplished, it rocks for water movement. I just cant have this thing in my livingroom long term:frustrat: It is too loud. My sump contains a protein...
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    Skimmer - Berlin or PM Bullet?

    Hey folks, quick question. I'm ready to install a protein skimmer in the sump, and have both a PM Bullet and a Red Sea Berlin 250. It's going to take work to install either way, so does anyone have a preference for one or the other? Thanks
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    Complete livestock transfer?

    I have just about completed the set up a 90 gallon tank and 29 gallon sump system. DI system is filling the tank now. What do you guys think about buying an established system. It has about 75 lbs of live rock, and 20 different SPS corals. Clown fish and anemone. I'm unsure about the...
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    Reflow Snapper and sump question

    I'm setting up a new system, and have purchased a reeflo snapper as an external pump to supply my 90 gallon tank. The stand only has room for a 29 gal sump. Do you think the sump will keep up with this flow. With only 4 feet of head pressure this pump will likely do 1900 gph. I have two 11/2...
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    RO/DI necessary for well water?

    I'm setting up a new system using well water. I have an excellent water analysis indicating the cations, anions, etc in my water. Does anyone know of a good resource for permissible water chemistry ranges for a reef aquarium. It seems nuts to strip calcium, mg etc out of the water with a $250...
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    Need help plumbing a new tank

    I'm setting up a 90 gal 1/2 round acrylic tank, 24" tall, 24" radius. I plan to install an under tank sump with a berlin skimmer. Do you have any advice on installing/drilling an in tank overflow. How large should the outlet be for a 2000 gph pump? How far below the top should the weir box...
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    New setup, after being out of the hobby for 5 yrs

    Hi folks, I'm looking for advice. I'm setting up a 90 gal,1/2 round acrylic after being away from marine fish for 5 years (it's currently dry). I learned a few things from the first 2 setups, and would like to get off to a good start. My gear includes: 24" deep, 24" radius half round...
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