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08/29/2008, 07:53 PM
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protein skimmers
i was wondering if i need to use one on a reef tank right know i have fish and live rock and i want to upgrade to a coral for my clown fish just a long tenical one and tips on lighting for it
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08/29/2008, 08:12 PM
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protein skimmers are always a good investment. They clean a lot of crap out of the water and keep it well oxygenated which can help stabilize pH.
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08/29/2008, 08:37 PM
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For a 28 g, an Aqua c Remora would suffice.
LIghting, t5s suffice for most things; metal halide if you want a clam or fussy sps. Do you want coral or anemone? Some anemones I think might take mh...wait for an answer on that one. Ideally, for coral, a sump, with skimmer, heater.
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Sk8r Salinity 1.024-6; alkalinity 8.3-9.3 on KH scale; calcium 420; magnesium 1300, temp 78-80, nitrate .2. Ammonia 0. No filters: lps tank. Alk and cal won't rise if mg is low. Current Tank Info: 105g AquaVim wedge, yellow tang, sailfin blenny,royal gramma, ocellaris clown pair, yellow watchman, 100 microceriths, 25 tiny hermits, a 4" conch, 1" nassarius, recovering from 2 year hiatus with daily water change of 10%. |
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08/29/2008, 09:23 PM
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thank you and i just want a anemone
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08/29/2008, 10:57 PM
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Location: San Francisco, CA
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A good skimmer is always the best or one of the best investments, I've tried Remora/Urchin and like them a lot, now I'm off to try a Deltec MCE600, people say the later is the best of the HOB skimmers
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08/29/2008, 11:41 PM
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NTTH Rookie Help
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definately invest in a skimmer, also have a good read on anemonies before you get 1, probably have to wait best part of a year first, very sensitive critters and need care, once you know what they need though through reading you will have an idea about them, ask sk8r about them she will know lots of info as well for you, good luck with the tank
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Don't be afraid to ask questions, we in the new to the hobby are here to help you [For My Tank Spec,Photo Album,Articles and website, click on my name] MY Very Kindest and Warmest Regards , MIKE Current Tank Info: I have a 92 gal Corner Tank, and way too many pieces of equipment to list really, (proud member of the reef central corner club) |
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