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    Finally took some pics of my 280 starphire - Very amature pics beware!

    [After several months I have finally sat down and added some photos of my 280g Starphire tank from Inter-American, I have included photos of delivery up to as recent as today, hope you enjoy them and let me know what you think! I'm a newbie photographer so go easy on me. (hope this works) Oh...
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    Need my ph meter calibrated anyone know how?

    [Howdy I need to get my PH meter calibrated, does anyone in Fort Worth have any calibration fluid for sale? I am using a lab grade probe with my Aquacontroller. Thanks]
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    Installing lights in new canopy need tips please

    [I have a new canopy 72"x30"x12" I am installing 3 icecap retro MH and two 6' VHO The MH will be attatched to the hood but I wanted the VHO to be a little lower. Anyone have any ideas and pictures of ways to mount the endcaps? Thanks in advance.]
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    Finishing up plumbing on new tank quick question

    [I am wanting to get your opinions, I just plumbed my sump and tank with 1 1/2" pvc and all I need to do is connect the Ampmaster external pump. Could I use flexable PVC if I wanted to? Does it just glue in the pipes like regular PVC with the PVC cement? I accidentally made the T at too much of...
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    Help with no lights

    [I recently bought a tank from this board and the lights did not work when I got it home, the tank came with 4 NO lights and 2 ballasts, the front two lights have stopped working and I have no clue what to check for. Kind of dissapointing guess I should have looked before I paid but guess it is...
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    Latest addition

    [Picked up this rose bta a few weeks back, my perc's are right at home :nod: (my mushrooms and frogspawn are thrilled) http://f1.pg.photos.yahoo.com/bc.....view=t]
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    Finall starting getting ready to setup my reef

    [Hey all, after what seems like an eternity I am finally adding my DSB and water to my tank tomorrow!! I am currently filling up a 45 gallon rubbermaid with R/O. I wanted some suggestions on salt brand to buy and the best method of mixing it. Also, should I wait and put my LR on the glass bottom...
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    Sump/fuge question

    [I am going to get started today building my sump/refugium, it will be 20"x20". I have 2 questions, I wanted to know how deep I should make it, and I wanted to find out the best place to put the bubble trap. I wanted to have the fuge in the front half and the sump in the rear. I am using my...
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    Southdown on the internet

    [I found a site that will ship me 100lbs of southdown for $62 total. Is this a good deal? I am doing aatleast a 4" DSB in my new 60 gallon (adding a jawfish) I realise it is sold at HD but they don't seem to get it down south..]
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    New member with a proposal

    [I am probably the newest member :O I have been bothering Marc constantly for advise (who doesn't) Anyway I was needing to get my tank drilled and my LFS is wanting $30 per hole.. I want 5 holes drilled $150!!!! I would be willing to buy the special glass drill bits if someone else could supply...
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