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Old 12-09-2007, 12:08 AM
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hello everybody..I have a 65gl high with stand and canopy..I'm starting a reef tank soft coral; with is the first thing I should buy to get started running.filter? protien skimmer etc etc.or what ;let me know where to start so I can get started with you guy Thanks
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Old 12-09-2007, 12:57 AM
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I'd go with an RO/DI unit and a bucket of salt or maybe a sump if thats the way your gonna go
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Old 12-09-2007, 10:45 AM
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Go to the Reef Building Forum, the second thread down is a sticky called Reef Tank set up guide part one. There are 3 parts, read through that and see if it gives you the info you need. Or just click here - http://www.reefbuilders.com/forums/r...-up-guide.html
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Old 12-09-2007, 01:24 PM
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ok thanks peeps if you have anymore info let me know
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