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#565720
Mista ochiss
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Salwater Tank -starter 
Hey- ive done lots of research, but i still need help. I want to do a 29 gallon saltwater aquarium. Heres what i plan on getting so far- 29 gallon tank with full hood an light,MaxJet 400 power head, Rena Basic 300 W. heater,Glass Hydrometer, Visi Jet Protein Skimmer, Instant Ocean 50 gallon sea salt, 20 lbs live sand, Marine Basics Test Kit, Digital Thermometer. Do i need an undergravel filter? Can you even use one with sand? What else do i need. How much LR should i get. any info or forum sites are welcome. Any fish recomendations?Can you tell me about cycling? Sorry bout the long post.
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12/06/05 02:55pm
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#566039
Animal man
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Message To: Mista ochiss In reference to Message Id: 565720
 Salwater Tank -starter
an undergravel filter i am prety sire that it only works in gravel although i just got 2 undergravel filters so i am not so sure about it. undergravel filters are the best or so i have heard.
as for the cycling that is easy to answer(I have never had a saltwater aquarium before so im not sure how to do it in saltwater but i will tell you how
to do it in a freshwater)
cycling means geting the nitrogen cycle going in your tank which is very easy all you have to do is let your tank sit for like a month or so . I usualy put a bit of fish food in for good luck but i have always started my tanks with water from the creek in my back yard, but dont do what I do because I dont reely know what is best for my fish too well
your post is not too long mine is sorry
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12/06/05 07:43pm
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#566221
Jimi thing
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Message To: Animal man In reference to Message Id: 566039
Saltwater Tank -starter
Do you only plan on having fish? or do you want coral? UGF’s are a good filter to start with if you only plan to have a fish only tank. I would recommend using a protein skimmer and live rock to filter a tank that size. An awesome skimmer to get is a Aqua C Remora hang on skimmer with a Maxi jet pump, I love mine and it does an awesome job. Cycling, some say to use LR to cycle, I used about 7 or 8 Blue Damsels. Wait about a week and do a 25% water change then let sit for two weeks then another water change then two more weeks then, well, you guessed it another and so on until all your levels are perfect. It sounds like you did your home work so I think you’ll be fine.
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12/06/05 10:18pm
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#570683
Mista ochiss
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Message To: Jimi thing In reference to Message Id: 566221
Saltwater Tank -starter
Thanks for the help. I just found out that ill be getting the 24 gallon jbj nano cube. I do plan on getting fish, but im not sure what kind yet. Will 15 lbs LR nad 20 lbs LS be good enough? Also what is a refuge and would i need one? The man at the fish store said with a nano cube i wouldnt need a protein skimmer .is he yanking my chain? Any other info is welcomed.Im excited for this hobby!
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12/11/05 08:08pm
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#570880
Jimi thing
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Message To: Mista ochiss In reference to Message Id: 570683
Saltwater Tank -starter
Nano’s are cool little systems, Your 15 lbs of LR and 20 lbs of LS should be a good start. You shouldn’t need a skimmer, just do weekly water changes and watch all your levels and temp. The prob. with a smaller tank is they tend to heat up faster than bigger tanks. I would remove the sponge filter media from the back and maybe use small LR rubble, the sponge media is a great nitrate farm, just my opinion.
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12/11/05 11:53pm
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#571302
Mista ochiss
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Message To: Jimi thing In reference to Message Id: 570880
Saltwater Tank -starter
k will do. So whats a refuges purpose and is that what the rubble would be?
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12/12/05 04:53pm
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#571631
Jimi thing
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Message To: Mista ochiss In reference to Message Id: 571302
Saltwater Tank -starter
wetwebmedia Check out this link 
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12/12/05 09:44pm
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#578221
The danster
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Message To: Jimi thing In reference to Message Id: 571631
Saltwater Tank -starter
nice tank.. i have had a 29 for abnout 3 years now..right now there is a small eel in it .im getting rid of it and getting a percula clownfish and a yellow watchman goby.. i see you have a marroon clown is it aggressive towards any of the small fish? i had one and had to bring it back it was terrorizing everythinggg... but i have to say very nice set up..
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12/20/05 02:11pm
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#578426
Jimi thing
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Message To: The danster In reference to Message Id: 578221
Saltwater Tank -starter
Thanks, The Clown does chase around the smaller guys, kinda funny really, but does no harm. I just got some new coral, I’m kinda excited about them. I’ll post pics later tonight. Oh yeah smart move losing the eel, cool to watch but will prob get HUGE.
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12/20/05 05:53pm
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#578633
CaptainJack
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Message To: Jimi thing In reference to Message Id: 578426
Saltwater Tank -starter
Hey Jimi! i can’t wait to show you some pics of my tank. Probably next week, i wanna show you how much your advice has helped me and got me this far. But you definately were right when you said a saltwater tank isn’t rocket science!
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12/20/05 08:48pm
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#578638
Jimi thing
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Message To: CaptainJack In reference to Message Id: 578633
Saltwater Tank -starter
Glad to help Cap, I’ll be watching for your pics. Here’s some coral that I just picked up 
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12/20/05 08:55pm
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#578664
The danster
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Message To: Jimi thing In reference to Message Id: 578638
Saltwater Tank -starter
Very nice..I just picked up a blue damsel like you got. i think i will be getting a percula clown tomorrow hopefully.
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12/20/05 09:26pm
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#578671
Jimi thing
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Message To: The danster In reference to Message Id: 578664
Saltwater Tank -starter
Yeah, you should prob add the perc soon b-4 the damsel gets its territory established. 
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12/20/05 09:34pm
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