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  1. Shovelman

    Smallest fish for a pico?

    Aye, need some ideas for my Itty Bitty reef tank! 2.5g pico. Mostly want to do inverts and may just stick with that route being as I myself wouldnt advise anyone of sticking a fish in that small of a tank unless it was a truly small goby. Ideas? Thoughts?
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    lighting ideas for 12g nano cube hood?

    Anyone have any experience with a certain retrofit or kit? Mine is currently gutted, but still has the splash gaurd. I have rock work all the way up to the top of the tank so I'm looking for something that will give me good light but won't burn out corals near the top which is a good 3-4" from...
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    Dart frog keepers?

    Anyone?
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    10g mini reef, what do you think? t5's pr par30/38?

    So just downsized my mantis as im getting ready to move into my apartment in a month and a half. Id like to be able and grow or keep some zoos and lps or ust do one or the other. Any opinions on something like http://www.aquatraders.com/20-inch-4x18W-T5-Aquarium-Light-Fixture-p/52302.htm...
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    Feeling empty....?

    Feels empty even though my pair of neon blue gobies always swim in the middle....wanna add something a bit larger but will still be comfortable in the tank.. 34g 35"x15"x15" with 40 breeder sump filled with cheato...or at least will be filled soon enough.. So im thinking of a fish that might...
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    Anyway around that R-O-D-EYE?

    I have a 75gpd unit...but being the 20lbs of watery filter nightmae space taker-upper it is, anyway around using ro/di water for the case of a saltwater college tank? I know i know there have been horror stories but Im pre arranged with a buddy so I dont have AS many worries. Biggest one...
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    Need to revamp before college.

    Long story short I have I'm donating my peacock mantis to Tethered Limbs, but keeping my two smaller species. However the 40 breeder refugium sump I currently have is doing more bad than good... A. does white egg crate really leach phosphates? If so.....well...poop. B. Is there any place you...
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    2.6 mixed reef. AW YESH BAY BAY!

    Fluval spec 2.6g, lr in the back chamber with some carbon and filter floss. Majority of the nutrient export is from water change 2x a week Lighting is provided by the fluval sea nano led fixture that fires gamma rays from the heavens above. But no really, it was a buy that had to be done in...
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    I want to ride my bicycle

    I want to ride my bike! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2CTPLUcQAjk No seriously.. I do....just I need to get one first! On a serious note, I'm wondering if any of you are bicycle fans know your stuff, since I'm looking for a new bike as I have drastically outgrew my lime green mountain bike i...
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    any ideas for stocking tank stuffers?

    34 gallons, general reef tank. Allready have 6 green chromis that are doing great, and I know I'm going to get a shrimp/Toby pair, but what else? Any suggestions need to be invert safe. Really want like a trio of pygmy wrasses but I don't think the sexy shrimp would be ok.. Chalk Bassets...
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    Light up my life!

    GO ON I DARE YA! JUST SEE WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU TRY AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR MY 35G SOON TO BE REEF TANK. ...In all seriousness though, Ive voted against the peacock mantis for the time being, so just going to join the stick party ;) so in need opinions and thoughts as how to light my...
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    Octopus or Peacock Mantis?

    so with my 34 gallon acrylic tank coming to a start up I need to keep in mind what I will be housing. Either add to the collection of mantis' by ordering a large peacock mantis shrimp OR cross my fingers and hope we can get in one of the dwarf species of octos, like a merc or similar...
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    Shovelman's 34g w/ 40B sump

    Finally have got the money to get this tank on the road to success! Just a few more parts and we are good for lift off! Im going to paint my brother's prehistoric star wallpaper black and also, and try and get a few accent lights above the tank, so i dont have to have my other lights on causing...
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    plumb the pipe on the fish tank is a new party game?

    So it might not be your average pin the tail on the donkey party, but i do need the lot of you guys and gals to help me out here. I need a place i can buy everything to sump this bad boy to my 40 underneath. the larger hole is 2" in diameter, the smaller is 1-1/2" in diameter. the smaller is...
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    Shovelman's Peacock Mantis Paradise! (NPS reef)

    Heyo, so after about a year of my 34 gallon custom acrylic tank sitting on the floor, I finally found someone to make the stand, and it is now up off the ground and ready for plumbing! Tank is a 35x15x15" custom 3/8" acrylic tank, curved edges and euro bracing with a central overflow drilled...
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    Shovelman's little slice of terror!

    That's right folks! Filled with the nightmares and demons of the reefing hobby, my 3gallon mantis shrimp/pest tank shall shine a different kind of light on some of the taboo animals we cut, nuke, and even hire animals to ingest in means to terminate these pests/unwanted guests! This is...
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    School puffer tank....species ideas?

    Setting up a 55g that was originally going to be sw, but kinda thought the whole school would appreciate something a bit more ...universal. So going to do either fw puffers or figure eights as low end brackish. Im thinking a little group of figure eights because they stay a small to decent...
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    I want YOU to give me some refernce photos!

    Working on a piece for AP senior studio, need some clear full bodied shots of fish and inverts as reference! Anyone who has a nice pic please help me out! As far as the subjects themselves, full body side shots, or any other unique shot would be greatly appreciated. Just post em here and ill...
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    Any of you dabled with octos?

    octos, cuddles, or any sort of cephs?
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    My new mantis shrimp!

    Finally sourced one of my favorite species! A female G. ternatensis! Here are some pics of the 4-5" snail butcher! these were all during acclimation! Will get some better ones soon enough!
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