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Old 10-14-2003, 12:59 AM
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just let the shrimp decompose kinda thing

hmmmm a good idea!
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Old 10-14-2003, 04:40 AM
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If you get the live rock there will be some die-off and that alone will be sufficient to start the cycle ... as Quinn stated first that is all you need.

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Old 10-14-2003, 06:06 AM
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hmmm i might have to go run and get some liverock then
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Old 10-14-2003, 11:43 PM
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Here's some info:

http://www.wetwebmedia.com/marine/setup/index.htm

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Old 10-15-2003, 12:56 AM
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we all love reading don't we all eh? haha
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Old 10-15-2003, 11:53 PM
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Hello Matt,
I'm sorry that was your experience in my store. Accept my apologies.
Come in again and talk to myself (James) or Ron. We are the managers here and should be able to help you. Maybe you could PM me as to what you mean by:
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they are really kinda mean, becuase i am 16 i don't think they think i can handle it
I've had many young aquarists in the store. Age doesn't really matter to me.
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Old 10-17-2003, 02:45 AM
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hey everyone sorry i have not posted in awhile

well not posted well whatever

is this a good light for the tank? http://petsolutions.com/cgi-bin/cgii...052.380000&l=1


but if you know a good petstore that has better lighting for cheaper please tell me!, i want corals and everything in my tank so i need the best lighting
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Old 10-17-2003, 07:01 AM
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No one else is really responding so I guess I'll throw my two cents in here (gaining steadily on the US dollar mind you).

You are really asking to get into the old PC versus MH debate here. I think most would agree that 96w of PC are adequate for your needs, personally I would probably go all out and put a 150w MH fixture over a 20 gal but that's just me and I really don't know if that's the smartest thing. I think you should be able to find a used PC setup for quite cheap, cheaper than the one on that site, that's for sure. Or check www.jlaquatics.com, I don't know much about PC lighting but they have pretty good prices I've found. I still think you should check in with AI. Obviously a store here in the flatlands is going to be more expensive than the shops on the coast, but you're going to get away without shipping charges and with good customer service.

I don't know much about lighting. I was told I needed the most powerful lights I could afford and I ran with it, and am quite satisfied. If you really get into this hobby, I expect you will soon want to upgrade. It might be worth keeping this in mind when you shop for your lights.

By the way, aren't most 20 gal tanks 30" long? That fixture you're looking at is 36" long. And that site is American, and they don't ship internationally.
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Old 10-17-2003, 02:47 PM
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i want corals and everything in my tank so i need the best lighting
what about filtration?
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Old 10-17-2003, 03:41 PM
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[quote="teevee"]No one else is really responding so I guess I'll throw my two cents in here (gaining steadily on the US dollar mind you).

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By the way, aren't most 20 gal tanks 30" long? That fixture you're looking at is 36" long. And that site is American, and they don't ship internationally.
Twenty gallon tanks are usually either 24" long for the 20H, or 30" long for the 20L. I use Coralife Aqualights on my 50, and 15. Available fron J&L, or for more money, but less shipping from MOPS.
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