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So would something like the Premium ROX 0.8 Aquarium Carbon on BRS be okay to use? I just didnt know if there was a difference in what would be used in a reactor vs what would be used in a canister filter. Also, i do have a Kole Tang who has had some health issues in the past; should this be of any concern?

So I'm using a Cascade canister filter on my 60 gallon LPS-dominated tank. The tank has been running since mid-April and I do 5 gallon weekly water changes and monthly cleanings of the filter, replacing the filter pads when I feel it's necessary. The filter came with a bag of carbon that I have been using since the initial setup. I've read that replacing carbon should be part of the monthly filter cleaning, but money has been pretty tight lately. However, I do plan on getting some more soon so I can replace the old stuff. My question, basically, is: do I use the same activated carbon as the stuff that is used in the reactors? Aside from improving water clarity, are there any other benefits to running carbon? I've had a pretty unhappy acan colony for about a month and a half now, but it is still alive; is there any chance that fresh carbon could help the colony? I also just lost a pretty little ricordia that was slowly shriveling up and finally completely disappeared over the weekend, but all my parameters are where they should be; again, is there any chance fresh carbon could help with future issues? Thanks in advance for responses.

Aquadome just got in a ton of clowns, too

Hey Mitchell, just to be safe, I completely isolated that frag I got from you, but they are starting to get close to my Superman Monti that is encrusted on a large rock. If you CAN move the rics, I would. But then again, I'm still a newbie so I probably don't know what I'm talking about. The part that concerns me about them is that theyre a fairly large paly and can probably hold their own if it should come to a turf war.

Dang! What are the dimensions on this?

What are you going to be doing with the tank?

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River City Aquatics usually has some pretty nice tanks for sale. Give Jake a call and ask what he's got right now. They open at 11

Keep an eye on Aquacon too. They're out of stock right now. But I see them on there every now and then

Time. It's going to be your best friend in this hobby if you decide to utilize it. Test water daily until you see your ammonia spike and then drop down to 0. After that, take things very slowly. VERY slowly! A new tank is an unstable tank and only time and proper care will change that. Another alternative is a piece of table shrimp. Rinse it in that RO water, then drop it in the tank. It will help jumpstart your nitrogen cycle much like the damsels would. But with this method, you don't have to torture fish. If, IF, those damsels survive the nitrogen cycle, they won't be happy (damsels never really seem happy anyways). The cycle will burn their gills amongst other things. Remember, we all love fishies here and want to take the best care of them as possible.

Welcome! This place is great for quick answers and helpful advice. Tons of knowledgable reefers. I just started in April and we all know how frustrating things can get, but as anyone here will tell you, patience is the key to this hobby. Rushing things never has good results. Definitely ask all the questions y'all have!

Okay, I'll keep an eye out for the pictures. And thanks for the compliment Funny how these women control our spending but we have no say on theirs haha.

My wife's cousin asked me last night to help him find a tank after being out of the hobby for about 10 years. His last setup was a 55g that he really enjoyed. He doesn't want anything smaller than that, nor anything larger than 150g. Let me know what you have (I'm keeping an eye on the For Sale section, too, of course). Thanks!

So from the research I've done, I hear they don't "officially" announce the next year's MACNA until the current year's convention, which means it isn't official yet. But I've seen plenty of rumors saying 2012 will be in Dallas. Has anyone been before? Does anyone plan on going if it is indeed in Dallas next year? Any estimate on ticket prices? This would be ideal for me since my wife is from Dallas and all my in-laws live there. I've just been curious if it were worth it. Everyone seems to enjoy it. Thoughts?

Aw, come on... you guys already have literally every other store in the city. We need more to open south!

Thanks for the frag and for letting me hang out and chit chat, Kevin. I hope I didn't make you too much later for work. Bump for primo corals

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What length are they?

Right on... sounds pretty similar to my setup. I've got a pair of clowns hosting a frogspawn with shrooms, rics, zoas and palys, and leathers. Looks like we have similar tastes!

Welcome back! I'm fairly new but from what I understand, pods will come around with live rock and live sand. The more the better. Or having a sump/refugium will help populate your system. Either way, it's just going to take time. They like established tanks. And bristleworms will be hitchhikers in your live rock. Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but that's my understanding of it. What are your plans for the tank? Do you have a stock list yet?

I like Maggiano's (there is one in the domain). Best meal of my life was at one in Dallas last year. It was called "Crab and Shrimp Tropheo" which was a pasta with grape tomatoes and zucchini in a lemon garlic sauce. mmmmmmmmmm... They're a bit pricey, but I'd pay twice as much for that dish again.