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Old 07-07-2012, 05:55 AM
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Thank you I will do that.

I really like the 38 gal Nuvo But I have only seen it for sale in 1 store here.
Too many choices! lol
Welcome to the addiction! Too many choices is an understatement keep asking questions, lots of great people here!

I say start with the smaller tank and by the time you move, you'll be ready to go bigger if you want.
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Old 07-07-2012, 05:26 PM
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ok I bought the tank for 150. It is about a year old and wow it needs cleaning.
Very nice couple. I told them about canreef and RC hopefully they join the forum. They are relying on 1 store for all their info.
They had a beautiful little clown ( a yellow banded she called it) he was hosting a very bleached anemone. Several tangs, a couple of wrasses, blennies and, very full of live rock not sure of the size of tank but it wasn't big enough.

So What do I do now!? (lol) going to go get a couple of bottles of vinegar I think.

Might get hubby to build me a stand the one they gave me is just a table from Rona.
They also gave me a jager 100 watt heater and I think a koralia powerhead but Im not sure of the size. I'll get pics up maybe someone can tell me and if I need another to go with it.

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Old 07-07-2012, 05:33 PM
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Get cleaning lol

Best to get rest of equipment. Which is depending on what you want to do. But lights skimmer and are you planning canister filter or sump?
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Old 07-07-2012, 05:47 PM
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Titus it is an Oceanic Biocube, I have a cannister filter laying around from my FW tank I could add that for mechanical filtration. I have not gotten that far just yet, I didn't think it was possible to add too much to it.I read a lot of mixed opinions on cannisters with a reef.
I had been looking at Mods on RC but most just add the media basket a skimmer and ATO.
It 2 coralife 36 watt pc bulbs. 1 50/50 and 1 10k with 3 led moonlights.

Id like to have a mixed reef with a couple of blennies and Gobies (eventually)
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Wow that's way too many fish for a Bio cube, sell them and get some money back or did they keep the fish?? If you would like to view a ref and ask questions in person pm me and we can set something up
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Old 07-07-2012, 05:57 PM
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I run a canister filter on my 55gl tank, as long as you clean it regularly, you'll have no issues. I clean mine every 2 weeks and change media every month, sponges every 3 months.
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Old 07-07-2012, 06:16 PM
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I run a canister filter on my 55gl tank, as long as you clean it regularly, you'll have no issues. I clean mine every 2 weeks and change media every month, sponges every 3 months.
No nitrate issues?
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Old 07-07-2012, 06:18 PM
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I should have been clearer they were not in the biocube today. it is what they did have but upgraded their tank when the tangs got too big. It is why they were selling the biocube. The tank they did upgrade to is still not big enough IMO and much to much liverock, I would have taken everything to my local FS if they came with it.

coralgurl, What brand and size is your cannister? I have a fluva,l I think 405.

Here are pics. and 1 extra so you can see how hard it is for me to get pics in this house.









aaannnd the HAM! lol
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Old 07-07-2012, 06:24 PM
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WTF. If this tank is that dirty how bad was the running one

If you want I have a mp10 I'll sell you for the tank. It would be big enough
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Old 07-07-2012, 06:24 PM
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any suggestions on a RO/DI unit?

I liked the look of the 75 gpd 5 stage plus system from BRS. Is this a good buy or should I be looking here in the city for one?
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