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Thanks Fishfarmer, glad you liked the site! I'm worried more about cooling than heating. I'm in South Florida. When I open the shop, it's about 80-82 degrees, and that does not change much as we have a Northern exposure. With the A/C on 12 hours a day at about 75 hmmmm. Do I need a chiller or a...

In relation to my last post about a nano, the topic of water changes and skimmers came up. Does a regular water change (15% once a week) replace the need for a protein skimmer in a small tank such as a nano? Is this a large enough water change? Does a skimmer mean I'll have to change water less...

I'd love to see a photo. When I first came upon this subject, I saw many people suggested I do not use a skimmer. The guy at my LFS says a skilter would be a good idea in a reef this small. Assuming my tank would initially be outfitted with a skilter, should I keep it, or eventually get rid of...

Man you are way off base. Go check out my website, www.acidbaby.com I'm a well-paid custom artist, not a headbanging speed freak. I'm here looking for advice, not judgements about the way people choose to adorn themselves. I mention my job because it affords me time, and I neglected to mention...

Although I have not SCUBA dived, I live 4 blocks from a reef my wife and I swim to on a weekly basis. We are about 1 mile south from where the sharks are, and we know a barracuda named "Smoky" We will consider him our friend until he makes too fast a move. I see the most beautiful parrotfish...

Hello! I'm a workaholic. I work a 40-hour week in the telco business (which is not panning out) and I'm a tattoo artist (12 years ) 30+ hours a week. I love the pets I have at home, but since I am not there enough to add another family member, I have decided to grow my own nano-reef. I will do...

I don't think this will be simple, but I've been reading and surfing a lot. John Tullock's book is great. There's enough down time at work for me to do regular maintenance. I'm having my LFS build a 10 gallon with PC Flourescents, hood, and we're going to use a lot of live rock and I think live...

Diane, try John Pennecamp State Park in the upper keys (1-1/2 hrs. from KW)They have a really cool statue of Jesus planted in the reef, many people get married underwater there. If you are in Key West, most boats will take you to Sand Key dirt cheap. Be very careful at Sand Key, as there is only...

Well, firstly I'm not getting a snake because I don't want one. Secondly, reptiles, birds and mammals can harbor diseases that would effectively make my work area a "Hot Zone" I helped pass laws in my state banning reptiles, birds and mammals from tattoo shops. I'd love to get a bigger tank and...