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  1. The Magic Eraser

    This product has been discussed by aquarists, debating the value versus risk to the tank. The Magic Eraser can be purchased at super markets and places like Walmart. I found a larger box one day and bought it to try out. I think this box cost around $5.50 and came with four sponges, for lack of a better word.



    About three months ago, I saw some chatter about the Magic Eraser on Facebook and how those people ...
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    Equipment
  2. Being "First"

    “First”. It’s a powerful word, huh?

    Throughout our lives, we’re taught that it’s good to be “first”: Winning the race, being the first in line, the first one to finish our homework, etc. In the reef hobby, however, “first” sometimes carries a little more baggage with it.

    When you’re the first hobbyist to keep a challenging fish, or proffer a different way of doing things, you have some serious responsibility- to the animal, the natural environment, and even tougher still- ...
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    Random Thoughts
  3. Onyx Perculas

    These little clownfish make me smile each time I walk past the frag tank. Their markings are striking under the 14,000K LED lighting. The smaller male is by far the prettier of the two, probably because the white stripe isn't broken. I know these were from a batch that Paul had, but I don't know more about their history.





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    Tank Entry
  4. Glass Aquarium Silicone

    We have a 90g aquarium at work that is more than 17 y/o that the silicone is showing it's age and has algae that has managed to grow between it and the glass in the corners. Can we use a razor blade to remove the old silicone and reseal the corners without compromising the structural integrity?
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    Questions - Need some input , ‎ Equipment
  5. New Frag Tank

    I am building a frag tank out of 1/4" acrylic, the dimensions will be 14"x14"x6". The frag tank will sit on top of my sump and the light that is shining into the frag tank will shine through the tank into the refugium. My question is what size pump should I use for pumping water up from the sump? Also what is the ideal spot to put the output and over flow for maximum flow?

    here is a picture of my plan
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