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Discussion in 'Freshwater Aquariums & Fish Photos' started by Anonymous, Jan 9, 2009.

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  1. Anonymous

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    Please let me know what I can do different..... find attached pic!
    Thanks
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    Help

    more pics ......;. on the way! Any advice will help!
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  3. Anthony

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    First thing I would suggest would be A LOT more live rock. Second thing would be not to drink Crown Royal while reefing. :)
     
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    Not drinking Crown royal while caring for our fish.... just something to collect the waste from protein skimmer.... wife said you would comment about crown royal bottle lol lol....... what about brown algae, and is filterattion enough do you think?
    Thanks for your advice!
     
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    The brown algae will eventually go away as the tank ages. How many gallons per hour does the filter do ? Wet/dry filters are fine, if they filter enough water for your size tank.

    Oh another thing... You're going to need about 2 good powerheads for the tank for water movement.
     
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    How do I find that out?????
     
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  7. Anthony

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    It might say on the pump.
     
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    Thanks! Will be adding more rock soon and will send pics! Will be asking for your advice again! Wife will now be making me remove crown royal bottle!!! lolololol
     
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    468 gallons per hour is what the instruction manual says per 3 ft of hose!
     
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    LoL that's funny. I was just giving you a hard time. :p

    And what size tank is that and are you using 3ft of hose or more ?
     
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    2100 series Rio and have only 3 ft of hose! Any suggestions on what to replace the crown royal bottle with????? lolololol
     
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  12. Anonymous

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    75 gallon tank
     
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    How about a water/soda bottle or a milk container ?
     
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    If I were you I'd get a pump with a higher GPH rating, or add a canister filter to increase your turnover rate.
     
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    Thanks! Will work on getting a milk container. Got to lay off that crown! Milk it does the fishies good! What is a canister filter
     
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    This is the one I use.
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    and where can i find one of these's and how much for a 75 gallon tank
     
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    Thanks for all your help this evening have a good night!
     
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    PetCo/PetSmart sell the Rena XP series in stores usually. You can find others online. Here are some that Drs Foster and Smith sell online.
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    I recommend you stick with the Rena, Marineland, Eheim Pro, or the Fluval FX5's. Any of those rated for over 75 gallons will be great.
     
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    Did yours come with the T-shirt as well?
     
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