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    Hanna checker for ALK...

    Just got a Hanna Colorimeter for alk and just want to get an idea how accurate is this compare to other kits like Elos, Salifert etc...it's the new liquid reagent not the test strips.
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    Heart of your system PIC!

    I just finished putting up my doser pumps tonight, but not running yet, and realized that there are not much space left inside the stand . How about showing some pic/s of your sump and equipment to give everyone an idea of how your salty box works. It can give people some ideas how to improve...
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    Fish suggestions for a 20 gallon tank?

    I got my 2 fishes, maroon and midas, waiting in the LFS. Only problem is that they're too big for my current tank. I want to take them but they're better off going in a bigger tank. Now I'm looking for maybe a pair of clowns to go with my RBTA or some other small fishes that won't outgrow my...
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    Best low profile ATO unit?

    I'm looking at other options for my ATO, 'cause my autotopoff brand is taking too much space inside my already packed sump. I know the tunze osmo is nice and reliable but price is pretty high. Anyone tried the Avast Marine Works auto top off? Really like how small the footprint is. Any other...
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    Key Largo Rocks from Macro rocks...

    I've used this kind of rocks before with my old tank but just wanted to get some opinions of preparing them before I put them in the tank. I've rinsed them before and just let them air dry before I placed them inside the tank. I've read somewhere that it is better to let them run on some...
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    Mav's Elos Mini

    I've had 3 different tanks since I started this hobby of ours. First was a 10 gallon Truvu, then a 34 RSM, then a 57 Illuminata, and now a 20 gallon. I've always wanted a Elos tank and now I finally got one today :bigsmile: . I picked up the tank today at Blue Ocean Aquatics. Thanks Tec for...
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    LED fixture for a 20 gallon rimless....

    I'm about to get my new tank by tomorrow but I still need a light to go with it. I've decide to go LED route 'cause of the size, simplicity and longevity. Just wanted to see what others opinions about it and any recommendation would help. I would like to have the luxury of keeping any kind of...
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    Mav's 57 Rimless

    Here's a quick info about my tank: 57 Oceanic Illuminata tank ATB Econo V1.5 Auto Top Off ATO Dual BRS WM Bio Pellets and Carbon Outer Orbit 250HQI w/T5s Vortech MP10 Tunze 6025&6045(x2) RKL Controller 2X Drew's Dosing Pump for 2 Part WM Fish: Maroon Clown and Midas...
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    Any good LFS in san jose ca.?

    A place that has a lot of variety of corals. :)
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    New to BAR and nano reefing...

    Hello all. I'm new with Nano reefing and I have a 10 gallon reef tank. It's been a month now since i set up the tank. So far, I only have a frogspawn, zoos, shrooms and a cup coral. They've been doing good so far and i keep up with my 20% weekly water change. I have a small sump that is part of...
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