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  1. fitzpoppa

    Finally running

    After a rocky start, between funds and a leaky used tank i have my tank running. I added some live rock yesterday so i can start my cycle and ended up just buying a new tank since i had no luck with used ones. I got a 55 gallon for 55 bucks at the local big box pet store. I just wanted to share...
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    light for rock

    Do i need a 4 bulb coral light for live rock or can i buy one later?
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    Before i add water and sand.

    Was wondering if this was enough rock? I want to eventually do coral but not for a few months so can i add more rock at a later time.
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    Filter question

    I have a 30 gallon freshwater tank and want to change it over to a saltwater tank. Question is can i use the Whisper 150 Bio Wheel filter thats on it or do i need to change it to a wet dry filter? I know i need a power head and a different light to do corals. Just wondering about the filter...
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    Sand question.

    I am picking up another tank bigger then what i was gonna start with. It has sand and rock but its all dried up. Can i use this same sand or do i have to get new. Also the rock was live at one time but not any more. Can i use it as base rock if i boil it good and make sure its clean. A...
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    My light.

    I got a light from a guy who bought a new light. It has a marine bulb in it. the type i don't know. Its super bright and super blue. Does this seem right. I'm hoping to get something better down the road. I guess my question is, will it be ok for now to just run this.
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    Not much but its mine...

    Heres a quick pic of where I'm at. It's not much but its all mine LOL. I will be adding more rock of course, It's my 55Gal I'm going to set up as a FOWLR tank. Any and all comments and suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
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    Just wondering.

    Since in new to the SW family i was wondering. Out in storage i have a nice 20L tank. Is it to small to do anything with? Can i use a bio wheel filter on it if i do simple FOLWLR tank with maybe a few small fish.
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    My choice of base rock.

    First i would like to start of by apologizing if this question has already been answered. I'm new to the saltwater hobby and am trying to do the best i can. All the shops around here want to sell me the expensive stuff and i just can't do it right now. I have a 55 gallon tank that i am...
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    Hello from Florida

    It says to start her so here i am. My name is James, i live in Florida and am taking on the adventure of my first salt water tank. I had a 120 Gallon tank ready for the beginnings and while moving it the person helping me dropped his end and well. I have about 100 plus pounds of broken glass. So...
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