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Unread 11/25/2005, 10:33 PM   #1
New2This
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Tank parameters. What is everyone doing?

What is everyone running as far a tank parameters. SG, temp, and who is running crushed coral or sand? What is better and what does a mantis prefer(I know this will depend on the type of mantis, but whats my best option)




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Unread 11/25/2005, 11:02 PM   #2
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salinity: 1.023
ammonia:0
nitrite:0
nitrate: i have no clue..

i use live sand and put some crushe shells for him to use for his burrow.


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Unread 11/25/2005, 11:54 PM   #3
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Salinity: 1.023-1.025
Substrate: Crushed 85% crushed coral and 15% sand
Temp: Room temp (no heater in any of my tanks) 74-78 degrees


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Unread 11/26/2005, 02:32 AM   #4
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Salinity 1.024ish
Ammonia 0
Nitrite 0
Nitrate low (after treating for flatworms I have been batteling Cyano)
Temp 78

Sand bottom with some argonite


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