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  1. skipm

    First Nano Effort...

    First of all :welcome to nanotank!! It sounds like you have the idea on where you need to start. As far as confusing acronyms just ask and someone will clarify what they mean, we didn't start out as experts either. So pick out your tank size and location and fill it with saltwater (or mix...
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    Got to have one......

    They were displaying those those on a tank at MACNA in Sept. They put out alot of flow, the tank they had them in was empty (except for water of course) and they had alot of little plastic pellets in it that would get blown all over the place so you could see the kind of flow they put out...
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    Sea Star is stuck

    I think that he will come out whenever he's ready to eat. You may wait until the lights are off and then try to bait him out with some food. I think they move alot more at night. By the way :welcome to nanotank! Skip
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    Its poll time .

    I also liked B the best. Where is DJ, I kinda figure he would have chimed in by now.
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    can you build a fuge out of a 5-10 gal. HOB filter.

    There are a few different reasons to have a refugium. You may want to have additional water capacity, for this it is just a small amount more. If you want it for growing pods and for nutrient export (the macro algae in the refugium outcompeting with the microalgae [the bad stuff] for...
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    Digi-lab Digital Handheld Tester

    Mine says in the literature that it reads both F and C but I haven't been anle to change from C so I think thats all it will read. If yours reads F then you have it made, all of the other readings are easy to obtain and seem to be accurate. Good luck, Skip
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    Okay, for those of you who need the COOLEST new gadget...

    Thats what it means April, you can take pics from 5cm or further away. One option you also may want to look into is an underwater camera for diving. I know that Sealife has a couple of models and they also have macro lenses available. When my reefclub went on a trip to an on-line retailers...
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    lemon/lime / boiling h20

    Wow Sadie, I had no idea there were any other paramedics on the board. Are you a professional or volunteer? I have worked for the county here as a medic for 16 years next month.
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    Digi-lab Digital Handheld Tester

    April, That is the same Ebay seller I bought mine from. It looks like the same pics as well. I hope that you are lucky and they have the new ones in stock and not the imported one like I got. On the bright side though if it is the same one I have it does a great job with the exception of...
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    extra light

    What kind of bulb is currently over the tank? Adding another 13 watts of actinic may be too blue for some and others like the added blue, especially the way the corals flouresce under the added actinic. It won't hurt the corals, its just a matter of opinion about there being too much blue and...
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    can you build a fuge out of a 5-10 gal. HOB filter.

    One of the Aquaclear 70s or 110s would be the best choice for a hang on to mod into a refugium, the other filters really don't have enough space to work with. Good luck, Skip PS There is a thread in the DIY section on modding the model 70.
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    cleaning out

    PM sent on the heaters. Skip
  13. skipm

    Will a potters angel be ok w/soft corals?

    I say to stay away from all angels in a reeftank, they are just too unpredictable when it comes to coral biting. I also think a nano is just too small for angels. JMO, Skip
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    Aiptasia pictures color corrected

    On my computer the color looks off but it looks like an aiptasia to me. They will retract when you mess with them so you can't rule it out because of that.
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    it's been a while.

    I was actually able to find some info on EBay about the tanks. I was just curious about the tank since its lines are so similar to the Nanocubes which we end up modding the heck out of when we buy them. I als saw that they have several different sizes of these tanks on the market. Very nice...
  16. skipm

    C.P.R. cs90 600gph overflow

    The overflow would be fine as long as you don't plan on using a return pump that will exceed its capacity. There are better skimmers out there than the Seaclone but it will work, I would go with am AquaC Remora w/ a MaxiJet 1200 myself. Here is a link to the skimmer I am talking about...
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    Setting up a small Nano Tank

    I am glad to see that things are starting to come together for you, keep us posted. Skip
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    it's been a while.

    Is there anyplace I can get more info on the tank, I am kinda curious about it. Skip
  19. skipm

    justcoral.com has done it again.....

    Definately some sweet looking zoos. Awesome coloring and nice sized pieces, it looks like you can't go wrong ordering from this company.
  20. skipm

    Additives for my 30G FOWLR

    I agree that you probably shouldn't dose anything unless you can test for it, I also don't think you will really need to dose anything in a fish only tank as long as you are doing regular water changes. Water changes alone should be enough to keep your levels in check since you shouldn't have...
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