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    BRASS - Boston Reefers Annual Saltwater (October 24)

    What is disaster! I love Boston, but the ride up there and back was horrible!!! Nothing but rain! Then I get there as the doors open for the second day, Saturday, to find two vendors and 5 sales tables there. All the other tables were empty!!! I know that most vendors leave early on the last...
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    Anyone here Re-Seal Tanks? ocean county

    I have a 55 gallon available. just needs to be resealed!
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    Keeping the tank clean

    Thank you for everyone's input! I will be putting together a DIY reactor this weekend. I also moved a powerhead to hit the very front of my tank where much of the gunk is. Mike
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    Keeping the tank clean

    I have been researching the use of a phosban reactor and I have this question to ask: What is the differene with using a phosphate reactor (Phosban) vs Kent Marine Phosphate Sponge? I read that the Kent Marine Phosphate Sponge should not be left in the tank more than two days. So I am thinking...
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    Keeping the tank clean

    Thank you all!! I will keep up with my water changes and will research Phosban.
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    Keeping the tank clean

    Besides a "cleaner crew" what else can I do to keep the rocks and the sand clean looking? Any advice?
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    Sump Question

    Thank you for everyone's input. I have changed the spacing of the bubble trap and put more room in the protein skimmer area. One more question... What should I put in the refugium? I was thinking a two inch bed of live sand and 3 pounds of live rock. What else should go in there?
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    Sump Question

    So a 3/4 hole has 1410GPH.
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    Filter socks

    Instead of a filter sock you can use filter floss.
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    Sump Question

    Not sure about the GPH of the overflow. It is a 3/4 inch drilled hole. Any ideas?
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    Sump Question

    Hello everyone! My sump needs an upgrade!!! I drew out some ideas, wondering if I can get second and third opinions. Did I miss anything? Messurements ok? Should I add or change something? The file is too big to post, but you can visit http://www.mikedelo.com/fish/sump2.bmp to see my plans...
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    I need a coral ID please

    Thanks for your help!
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    TOTM

    I meant Tank of the Month, but Photo of the month will do.
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    BRASS - Boston Reefers Annual Saltwater (October 24)

    Boston is awesome!! Count me there!
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    TOTM

    What exactly does it take to obtain tank of the month? How does one get nominated for the contest?
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    Shrimp Feeding

    Meaty things? Can you give a few examples? Are we talking about a small piece of raw fish? That brings me to my next question...... what does everyone feed their fish. I have a few clowns and a few damsels. I do add food for my leather and my piece of soft coral. What is something really...
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    Background

    Hello all! What does everyone use for a background in their tank? Outside the tank I have a black background, not painted. But I was told about adding a fake wall background, Reef Ceramics, for better effects. Does anyone have any experience with this? Is it worth it? What do the more advanced...
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    Shrimp Feeding

    Any ideas what I can give my Scarlet Skunk Cleaner Shrimp as a treat? Lettuce? Thank you!
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    9.11.01 Memorial

    Hello everyone! I would like to share with you an online memorial I put together a few years ago. Since then, I have added and improved the web site. Please take a moment to reflect on what we lost 8 years ago today. http://www.mikedelo.com/911 Thank you!! Michael
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    Skimmer question

    What is the difference between a protein skimmer and a recirculating protein skimmer?
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