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  1. Live Rock/Sand/Snail/crab Give-away

    All items taken - Thanks! all items taken. Thanks!
  2. Live Rock/Sand/Snail/crab Give-away

    Hi! I'm breaking down my tank. Getting out the hobby. :( I have about 40 lbs of live rock - You must take all rocks I also have a few Snails (3-5) and Crabs (3-4) still left, I would be happy if you could take those guys also and provide happy new home. I have live sand also, but will only...
  3. T5 Bulb combo

    thanks, these all sound great but does a specific combo or bulb do any to stimulate growth more then others? or is it all just aesthetics ?
  4. T5 Bulb combo

    Hi Guys! I have a 4 bulb T5-HO fixture. Planning to change my lights for the first time. It came with standard 2-10k and 2-Blue Actinics. is there a better bulb combo?
  5. Chaetomorpha algae in Main Display

    Sweet! Thanks!, Whats that Other Algae you have there between your rocks?
  6. Chaetomorpha algae in Main Display

    Hi, I'm new, still learning and on a budget. I don't have a sump system but wanted to add Chaetomorpha algae. So I put it in a netted bag and its floating in my tank till I have find a good way to have it there that also looks pretty. - I don't have coral yet, Making sure I've fully matured...
  7. How important is DI, or Ro/DI water in system?

    Thanks everyone! I hope to move to RO water as my tank matures, it is clearly the most recommended. I prompted the discussion because I haven't been able to find a place that sells this type of water. Due to the hot weather in NYC I find myself topping off my tank frequently so I am worried it...
  8. How important is DI, or Ro/DI water in system?

    Hi, I am new and was hoping to get info on how important the type of water is. I used purified water for my system. What type of coral/sea life can kept with purified water/DI/RODI Water? -MM
  9. Protein skimmer, Lots of micro bubbles

    I don't have a sump, I'm brand new to this and have a canister filter, with an in tank skimmer. It did come with bubble diffuser box with a sponge and filter pad inside. Guess that isn't working as well as it should.
  10. Protein skimmer, Lots of micro bubbles

    Hi Guys, I've had my tank running for 2-3 months now and my Coralife 65g protein skimmer still producers alot of micro bubbles when returning the water. What can i do to get rid of the bubbles?
  11. Is Skimmer Slowing 1st Cycle

    Thanks Guys! I have not added anything to my tank besides the live rocks, From what I researched I thought some waste would come with my rocks. But guess not as much as I need.... My Next move...Cut off the skimmer for a few days....and introduce waste. I like the fish flake...
  12. Is Skimmer Slowing 1st Cycle

    Hi everyone & anyone who can provide insightful views, My 1st tank, 1st cycle. About 15 days old. :party: Just a thought from a new guy: I have my in tank Skimmer going, and its removing live rock waste Mostly hair algae from a Fiji Rock. Isn't this prolonging my 1st cycle? Should i cut...
  13. Live Rock Wanted - NYC Only

    send me a Private message, Let me know exactly where your at. I can pickup friday night or sat, sun anytime.
  14. Live Rock Wanted - NYC Only

    Hi, I need about 15-20 lbs of live rock to buy, I don't have a car so I will rely on MTA transporation to Pick up. hense, NYC Only. anyone out there? Let me know!:spin:
  15. live stock and equipment

    have any live rocks avaliable? What would be the price? I'm new, My 1st tank is still cycling.

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