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    LFS's near downers grove?

    Any shops near Downers?
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    ridding zoanthid frags of algae?

    I've tried fresh water dip for 5 mins, scared to do it any longer as some of these frags aren't cheap! Curious to know what you've tried and have been successful. I've heard peroxide? Freshwater, but how long? Any tips would be great!
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    Lumia 5.2 cree pucks

    http://www.nano-reef.com/topic/343127-lumia-52-pics-and-par-readings/ Anyone ever played with these? I use 2 of these on a 20in heatsink 24in from bottom of a 40b. Just curious if anyone had any experience with these.
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    Need help with Lugols solution!

    Ok, I got a scolly and it's not doing to well. I was told to do a iodine dip, I got the Brightwell Lugol's but it does not give instructions for the dip. Has anyone used Brightwell iodine for dipping? What is the recommended dose? I've read on Google 30 drops per gal. Any help is much appreciated.
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    Black comb-tooth blenny

    Does anyone have one of these guys in their reef? Got my eye out for one, but I'm reading they could take a liking to coral? Anyone experience this?
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    Trachy dying...

    Well I got this trachy about 2 weeks ago and about a week ago it started to recede. Should I leave it alone? Maybe a dip?
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    "Easier" SPS? High light LPS?

    Ok, I got a LPS/Softie tank. I want to try out a lower demanding SPS(preferably a stick rather then a cap), if there is any? It would be about 10in from water surface and good moderate flow in that area. Any suggestions? Also some higher light required LPS if anyone knows any?
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    Shaving Brush Macro

    Wasn't sure where to post this... I've got a shaving brush I had in dt a rock fell on it and basically cracked the brush part and now has a hole through it from hermits eating the dead. If I were to cut the brush of will it regrow or is it a goner?
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    Need some plumbing advice

    OK, I just got my hands on a glasscages 40g cube. These tanks come with the 2 holes on the bottom, I believe one is 1 1/2" and one is 1". Just trying to plan out my plumbing before I actually get parts etc. and waste $ as I'm new to overflows, my main question is there any types of silencers...
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    anyone make custom stands/canopies in Chicagoland?

    It's a small project but I'm just not that handy with wood. I need a 24x24x35tall stand and a 24x24x15tall canopy. Please let me know if your interested or know anyone not too far from midway area.
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    anyone good with glass work?

    Looking to turn my jbj 28 nanocube into a 3 chamber sump. Please let me know if your interested in making this for me. Of course I'll pay for all materials and your craftsmanship.
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    40gL overflow what's best set up?

    Ok, I plan on buying a 40l from a member here. I want it do it right this time as I have a 40b with a hob overflow box. I want to drill it and do everything right this time. What's the best set up? Holes in rear? Bottom? Also what overflow box would yous recommend? 2x returns? Thanks for any input!
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    Best anemone for a Percula

    I'm know this has been discussed, and most likely common sense but im new to anemones. Ok, just got 2 tiny 1-1 1/2" percula clowns. Well mother was a true perc and father a onyx. What would be the best nem for these lil fishes to be hosted by. Of course I "want" color but rather have the fish...
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    Warehouse in Bensenville, anyone ever been there?

    I stopped by a warehouse in Bensenville today, huge selection. And amazing prices, I found them on Craigslist they have their location marked as underwater. Tanks are a bit overcrowded, but it looks like the livestock goes incredibly fast. Had a nice selection of coral but a even larger...
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    reef octopus nw-110-6549b ??

    reef octopus nw-110-6540b ?? I can't seem to find much info on these skimmers, are these recirculating skimmers? I see there is a big price difference between the INT 110 and 5he 110 recirculating skimmers. I new to skimmers so I don't even know the difference between recirculating and the...
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    tsunami ato help!

    How far does the airline go into sensor tube? Where is the water lvl marker on the tube? Thanks for any help.
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    Mandarin tank mates in a 40b??!!

    Currently I have a 40b dt/20l sump/fuge cycling with LR and sand from my established tank. I won't be adding the mandarin til about 6-8 months in. But I want to prepare my live stock now. 1st things first, I'll be transferring all my livestock from my jbj nano and this consists of... 6line...
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    how to get rid of brown cloves??!!

    I have about a 10+lb rock, brown cloves are taking over!!! This this rock also has a unidentified nice bubbly mushroom and sinulara attached. Anyway to kill this guy's off? Any help appreciated.
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    who runs jebao DCT return pumps

    Who runs these? I want a new return for my 40g Dt/20l sump, debating on the 3000 or 4000. I know the 4000 is over kill but for 5-10$ more could always use on a upgrade. I only got a 3ft head on my tank, right now I use a Rio + 1700 which is 2430 lph for dct 4000 is 2837 about 400l more ph. I...
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    sand in refuge?

    Sand or no sand in fuge? 40g and 20l sump/fuge, I mainly want the fuge for pods but now I kinda got a eye for a display fuge. I keep reading it will be a diatris trap. Any info appreciated. Plans will be having a few piles of rumble/dead coral skeleton, a soft ball size of the most pourus rock...
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