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  1. Some blurry pics of my new beast

    Let me first apologize for such bad pictures. My photography skills end at my iPhone. I will try to get my hands and an actual camera sometime this week and get some better shots, but for the time being here are some blurry pics.

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    FTS to show the aquascaping. I have since gotten at taller step ladder.


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    The view from the end.


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    My little ...
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    Tank Entry , ‎ DIY projects
  2. My 325 is finally cycling!

    I have long been lurking on many forums researching and ogling many peoples tanks. I have learned the immense value that these threads/ blogs have for everyone who is willing to read them and have decided to try to start my own in hopes that others will be able to learn from my mistakes and use my limited knowledge to help them succeed in this wonderful hobby. So without further ado, here are the system specs.

    Goals: This will be a predominantly SPS tank with a few choice pieces of ...
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    Tank Entry , ‎ Tank - Full Summary , ‎ Plumbing , ‎ Lighting
  3. Lights are timed! The protien skimmer

    Yesterday I went to Home Depot and picked up some timers. Here's how I set them-

    Actinics-9am to 9pm
    Whites-10am to 8pm

    I have to get another timer for the moonlight.

    Does this sound good? (the times)

    Now, again, the protien skimmer has the foam up the tube but it seems that it won't go all the way up and go in the cup. Now my question is- do you think I need to have more bubbles or less? I've been playing with it but wanted to ask y'all ...

    Updated 05-10-2010 at 12:21 PM by melev

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  4. Mama clown

    This is the female of my paired clownfish in the angled tank. They came from a Black Onyx Percula pair in Houston, but neither of mine have the familiar black markings unfortunately. She is about four years old now.

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  5. A Montipora Digitata That Moves Around the Tank

    Believe it or not I have a Montipora Digitata that moves around our frag tank and eats algae. Here are some pictures if you don't believe me.







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    Updated 05-09-2010 at 04:13 PM by melev

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    Tank Entry , ‎ Humour