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  1. CALCIUM REACTORS

    Thanks good tip vic
  2. CALCIUM REACTORS

    Hi does anyone here use the MTC style reactors I need to raise my calcium level its low what do i need to do do i increase bbl count or decreaseit do i slowdown or increase outflow thanks vic
  3. what salt brand is best..

    Over the years i have used IO,RC ,Kent been using tropic marine for 6 yrs and as long as it is available to me Ill keep using it dissolves clean no residue on container. Vic
  4. metal halide poll

    Thanks for the quick responses guys I will be hanging a dual 400watt PFO system with VHO for actinic. The bulbs are 6500 iwasaki. The tank is 53"x18"x20" (82gal) Vic
  5. metal halide poll

    How far from water surface are you keeping your metal halide bulbs.I read in the modern coral reef you should be keeping them 12"away. Vic [ January 11, 2002: Message edited by: swissgaurd ]</p>
  6. Nassarius Snails and clams

    thanks for the replies im sure its the propper snail should i keep it on the sandbed or try to position it on a rock with a crevice. I placed it on the sand bed afraid of it falling off a rock and dieing. Vic
  7. Nassarius Snails and clams

    I have had Nassarius Snails for sometime now i think they are great scavengers for the sand bed. My concern is would there be a potential hazard to a Maxima clam sitting in the sand bed i saw a Nassarius Snail going into the mantel of the clam,the clam closed and then reopened and then the...
  8. Candycane

    Candy cane corals are very hardy.I found that they dont like to much current and they like bright light but not direct light. Vic www.aquagenics.com
  9. What is the BEST skimmer on the market?

    I purchased a ATK JUNIOR for my 82 gallon tank its a Klaes skimmer it is imported from germany it works really well its basically a plug & play no adjustments. Check them out at www.Klaeskimmer.com
  10. prop tank for sps

    I want to make a prop tank.I was wondering what the best size for a prop tank would be,33,25 or a 40 gallon that is 12" high. I will put sand on the bottom of the tank how deep should the sand be i was thinking 4".Is there a reason for elevating the frags off the sand with eggcrate or is it just...
  11. Klaes skimmer info.

    Has anyone used the klaes skimmer or are presently using it there a high priced skimmer but dont here much about them. Thanks Vic

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