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  1. rummy34

    rummy34 Astrea Snail

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    i just set up a 75 gal for the first time and wondering if im doing ok so far?
    i have a proclear wet/dry
    a protein skimmer
    phosban reactor
    pc lighting
    about 65 to 75 pounds of live rock

    everything looks good so far any advise will help, thanks:confused:
     
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  2. GuitarMan89

    GuitarMan89 Giant Squid

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    have you started your cycle yet?
     
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  3. BillyD

    BillyD Feather Duster

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    Best advice anyone will give you is research research and once you think you've got it down, research some more. =) it will save you alot of time and MONEY! Dont rush your cycle, folks always tend to get to excited and add things to early in to much quantity before its ready.

    What style of tank are you looking at setting up?
     
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  4. baugherb

    baugherb Giant Squid

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    Welcome to 3Reef>>>>> How long has your tank been setup?
     
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  5. coral reefer

    coral reefer Giant Squid

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    Hi, welcome to 3reef and best of luck to you and your tank!
    Make sure tank has cycled FULLYand research the compatability and husbandry issues regarding each animal you would like to buy.
     
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  6. tigermike74

    tigermike74 Panda Puffer

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    What type of fish do you plan to have in your tank? Do you want reef? If so, PC lighting won't be enough. Do you have live sand? To get your tank cycled, toss in a piece of fresh shrimp you buy at the grocery store and let it decay a bit in your tank. You can also dump half a cup of pure ammonia (not Windex) in your tank to start the cycle as well.
     
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  7. rummy34

    rummy34 Astrea Snail

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    ok wow i already have fish in it did i make a mistake?
     
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  8. rummy34

    rummy34 Astrea Snail

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    i have 5 clown, 2 blenny, a mandarine,and 2 clown gobies
     
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  9. snooopidydoo

    snooopidydoo Coral Banded Shrimp

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    How long has your tank been set up?
     
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  10. rummy34

    rummy34 Astrea Snail

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    a week before thanksgiving too soon for fish?????????? i hope not
     
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