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  1. Its online buying a good idea??

    Hey sorry if the questions sounds dumb, but I have never order any fish or corals online. If someone has, can I get some feed back on experiences and maybe a good place to buy from. Thanks...
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  2. Last day to protest proposed ESA coral ban

    If you haven't sent your thoughts about the proposed ESA coral ban, today is the last day to do so. Here is a form letter you can modify, prepared by Colin at Coral Morphologic and Julian Sprung. To submit go to: http://www.regulations.gov/search/Re...00006480a90b1f In the comment space, state that they should see the attached file.
    Gary


    To Whom it May Concern,

    I am a home-based coral aquaculturist writing to submit my misgivings ...
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  3. My fork in the road - Ultra Low Nutrient levels

    Marc, You have always been a great resource as I have gone through my reefing journey. You built my sump and have answered numerous questions for me. My tank has been established for a year and is thriving. Over the last three months I have been adding corals. So far everything is thriving, although I have had some algee issues - which i hope are gone for good now. In taking my reef to the next level, I feel like I have a decision to make and have no idea which way to go.

    I ...
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  4. 12 Hour Plumbing Session for my New 300 Gallon Custom & Work Sink!!!

    Howdy Everyone,

    I just thought I would post another update for my new setup! This is part 1 of 2 for plumbing! I do not think the next session will take 12 hours, but you never know!


    I also want to thank my good friend Ryan Vickers, Owner of Aquatic Dreams - http://www.aquaticdreamer.com/ - The only LFS I use. Ryan is mastermind behind all of this! (Or at least that is what I tell my wife!) He is more than some guy that owns a LFS he is a down to earth honest ...

    Updated 04-15-2010 at 11:49 PM by TechETS

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  5. LED lighting

    I just wrote out this long blog about all the reading I've done on LEDs and my computer crapped out so here it goes again. I read the article on this site about the DIY LEDs. It sparked my interest and I've been reading for the last 8 hours!! I'm stuck at work all day so I've got some time on my hands. Anyways, I priced out building a 12 bulb set and it would run about $130. I'm looking to replace a 175w MH (eventually wanna replace all my halides, 2-175x, and 1-250w). It would take three 12 bulb ...
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