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does anyone know of any clubs in the missoula MT region? my family is relocating out there this summer. also any good lfs? thanks a bunch patrick

Yes, I will be that far north. I am going to visit Coastal Carolina Uni. any comments? Any comments on the aquarium in Charleston?

Put some gravel(freshwater) and some sagittaria(plants). Make sure the bulb is in the 5500-6500 range for the plants. Get some neon tetras or lemon tetras or something similar. hope it helps lol freshwater though Capt'n PATS Patrick Claytor

I will be in South Carolina/Savahna, GA area on Feb. 13 and 14. Does anyone know of places worth visiting on the coast? LFS, Public aquariums, outstand members tanks email me at [email protected] or just reply here. Thanks alot Capt'n PATS Patrick Claytor

As you may have learned reefing, freshwater systems also take research in order for the inhabitants to florish in the optimum conditions. characin.com/home.html www.thekrib.com http://showcase.aquatic-gardeners.org/ are some nice websites. One thing to do in the freshwater relm is to pick...

http://www.thekrib.com/Plants/CO2/co2-narten.html ifs for freshwater planted tanks but it might be what your looking for. ive used this in my planted tanks with very good success

I believe an easier way to constuct a 3-D background would be to buy thick styrofoam and carve it to the shape you want it then buy epoxy paint (i got mine from aquatic ecosystems) and paint the whole thing. this will give you a rock hard background to the shape you want. no gloves no goggles...

If your going to have 194 watts of light why not add a few mushrooms to add some color. I'm sure there are alot of easy to care for mushrooms that would live with clowns.

If anyone on this board are in this field please contact me. Patrick Claytor [email protected] thank you

So in the 35 i could go with 20-25 #s of LR with a skimmer or 35-45 with no skimmer? I've read the Natrual Marine Aquarium and have thought about having a tank covered with shrooms. I also found the reefkeeping 101 articles very interesting. I've been reading and looking around for about a year...

first I would like to thank yellowboy, danmhippo, fishaholic, mouse, davelin315, and kjb for replying. If any of you were setting up a 35 gal feather duster/shroom tank what equipment would you use and what maintanence would you do?

I realize that a larger tank will be less frustration, but as of now (1.5 yrs left at this house) Its imposible for me to have that large of tank. If someone would inform me of a way to take my 165 and turn it into a semi-reef, I would try and do it. Its probably a misconception but wouldn't...

Hey everyone, new member here. I'm 16 and live in Michigan. I'm starting to look around and tally up the requirements and things for reef tanks. Right now I have alot of freshwater tanks and have built a 110 and 165 wooden tank. For my first salt I know I dont want to go too big, probably in the...