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  1. Coral reefs - basic knowledge

    There's a small chance that upon arriving at this site, you've realized it's actually about a subject you are unfamiliar with, because you thought you were looking for Christmas decorations or something. This site is actually about coral reefs. Or rather it's about growing and letting them thrive in a tank environment.

    Admittedly not as many people do this as you'd think, considering how gorgeous reefs are (picture below). It's difficult for anyone to grow and maintain a home ...

    Updated 08-30-2012 at 10:35 AM by bigben4879

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  2. Hide and seek

    That's what I'm thinking of calling my aquarium. First my pistol shrimp disappears for over a year before turning up (after 2 tank moves). So I decided he needed a goby friend. I bought one at the local fish store 2 weeks ago, haven't seen him since. Till last night!
    Now he just needs to find the shimp on the other side of the tank. I'll try to get a photo of him, but he's still pretty shy.

    Phil
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  3. Woot! Got my new reeflo dart/snapper yesterday!

    by , 08-29-2012 at 10:56 AM (180g Tank Build - 11 mos. and counting.)
    Going to replace my GEN X PCX40. I'm excited - I expect to see less power draw and more flow. So, the return hole in my sump is currently sized for a 1" return and now I need to enlarge it for a 2" return. I know there are many reeflo fans out there - what size return / bulkhead do you REALLY use? Any advice on how best to widen the hole? A 2.5" (or close) drill bit seems cost prohibitive.
  4. Any recommendations for automatic fish feeder?

    by , 08-27-2012 at 11:18 PM (180g Tank Build - 11 mos. and counting.)
    Mine just went belly up
  5. MRC Reeflo Orca II or PM Ballistic Mach 2?

    I'm not ready to create a build log just yet, but maybe this can be a little hint of what is to come. Some of you may have seen that I had a tank for sale on here recently which apparently I can't give away (LOL)... Anyway I'm a little premature but working to create an in-wall and equipment room. I was able to sell it to the wife unit by also building her a walk in pantry, which I think is more than fair of me I've decided to keep the aquarium and build around it .

    To get on with ...