20G SW FINALLY

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Re: 20G SW FINALLY

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Make sure you feed them, you don't have algae yet.
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if the live rock was pre cured you are defo ok. Inverts can be quite hardy
It's amazing how easy maintenance is. If done regularly and thoroughly
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sweet, I will go get some tonight :)
RTR wrote:Fahakas do not have tank mates, they may have swimming food reserves.
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dont spend too much tho. I assume your readings are good?
It's amazing how easy maintenance is. If done regularly and thoroughly
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It really would be awesome to have a hermit crab use that shell.
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awesome looking tank!!
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What do you feel has been the hardest thing to deal with so far?
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Rinsing that surlaW sucking sand!
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Yep, the sand SUCKED. Hands down the worst part. Took me close to an hour to wash 15lbs. I can wash a 50lb bag of pool filter sand in about 30mins
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Do you use a sump?
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Nope just 19lbs of LR, will add more later, a empty canister and a powerhead for water movement.

When I set up the 75 I will use a sump
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Did you get crabs?
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No they were closed. Will get my water tested tomorrow and hopefully get some. Saw some on liveaquria.com that I thought were awesome

http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod ... catid=2913
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Re: 20G SW FINALLY

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Oh? Do tell us of these awesome crabs!
You should have your own test kit...
Oh yeah, I went there lol
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What sort of stuff are planning? Any corals?
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