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  1. Internet Sales of livestock, Coral, live rock, etc

    Did you try Fantastic fish in plainville ma. I buy all my fish and corals there. 508-699-0722. good Luck!
  2. replacing rio

    I have the the same tank and use a TOTTO 2600 that came with a ECO-3 trickle filter. I don't use the filter but the pump is going strong for 3 years. It is very compact and quiet. Good luck with your corner!
  3. 54gal Corner tank question (lighting options).

    I have the same tank. I use 2 55 watt pc's in the front and 2 28 watt pc's towards the back "corner". I made my own hood by making a top plate out of 1/16" thick aluminum. I then attached the sides with screws to the plate. The sides are made of 1/2" x 6" poplar boards from H.D.. The ballasts...
  4. Green hair algae in sump OK?

    Hi, I have alot hair algea growing in sump. It is covering the caulerpa with this thick green gunk. The tank has no hair algae at all except for behind overflow. I am lighting the sump with a 27 watt LOA on about 14 hours reversed from the tank. The caulerpa is separated by aperforated pvc...
  5. Role of tank depth concerning Power Compacts?

    Hi, I have 54 corner which is also very deep. I have 2 55 pc's & 2 28 pc's, 2 blues and 2 whites. I keep a frogspond and xenias at the very top. Lots of mushrooms, green stars and a large mushroom leather at the bottom. The green stars are covering the bottom. Hope this info helps, good...
  6. Crab removal

    Hi jawbox, Thanks for replying to me, I try that tall glass trick on the crab, but I don't think it will work on the 4" lobster. I think he would swim (fly) out of there. He is fast and clever. I am trying to get the tank ready for a pearly jawfish! It's a 54 gal corner. Thanks again!
  7. Crab removal

    I am about to remove my live rock to move a purple lobster and a rock crab to the sump. My question is I may need to fresh water dip the rock to find the small crab. How long should I dip for and how much die off can I expect? The tank is almost 3 years old. This alot of work and I want to do...

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