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Old 09-19-2007, 05:08 AM
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Can I PLEASE make a suggestion to you. Before you go any further, buy this book and read it from front to back:

Concientious Marine Aquarist
http://www.jlaquatics.com/phpstore/s...uct_ID=lit-cma

It is only $30.00 and will save you a ton of $ in the long run.

You really need to take a step back and do some reading. You are coming at Salt Water with an understanding of Freshwater and that can be dangerous

If you love that book and have a few more $ to spare, then read the following.

The Reef Aquarium Volume 3
http://www.jlaquatics.com/phpstore/s...ct_ID=lit-tra3
ya the ''Concientious Marine Aquarist'' is a great book, packed with useful info, read it front to back, focuses on every aspect you need to know
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Old 09-19-2007, 07:10 AM
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I hear so many people saying sps is difficult to keep, I disagree. What is so hard about keeping sps? Keeping anything in a 5 gallon is tough not just sps, there's no wiggle room. A little evap and the salinity is through the roof. I think sps has a reputation for being expensive but it isn't too bad compared to some zoos, rics, duncans, acans, etc.
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Old 09-19-2007, 07:43 AM
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You guys are so funny....I can't believe you do this
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Old 09-19-2007, 12:00 PM
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Just trying to help I've wasted so much money on crap equipment and dead fish and corals if I can help someone keep even a few dollars in their wallet that makes me happy
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Old 09-19-2007, 02:49 PM
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You guys are so funny....I can't believe you do this
Do what? And if "what" means "answering this guy's questions"...then why wouldn't we?
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hmm k, when doing water changes is there something I should be adding to the water? Cuz the water I get doesn't contain that many dissolved minerals, elements etc.
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Old 09-19-2007, 03:17 PM
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Your salt water mix will give you most of what you need. Depending on what coral/livestock you end up keeping you may need to add suplimental calcium, iodine etc etc.
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Old 09-19-2007, 03:25 PM
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Before you go any further, I suggest you follow the advice that many people here have already given. Do your research. Here is also a good place to start.
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You guys are so funny....I can't believe you do this

Helping me some crime?
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Tks for the advice and links+everything, I gotta jet for today. l8r
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