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    Ty is the man. He has been instrumental in...

    Ty is the man. He has been instrumental in helping set up my 65-gallon classroom reef tank. He has been my go-to guy for livestock, but even more importantly is willing to answer any questions (and I...
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    Thanks Jetli. Just got a couple a few minutes...

    Thanks Jetli. Just got a couple a few minutes before your post. I appreciate it though.
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    100w Heaters

    Looking to buy two 100w heaters for QT tank and mixing station.
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    keepswimming I appreciate your replies and...

    keepswimming I appreciate your replies and generosity. Thank you! I actually have all the Salifert test kits for all the parameter readings (thanks to my school budget). I do plan on keeping some...
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    Thanks keepswimming. After adding the bacteria...

    Thanks keepswimming. After adding the bacteria should I continue to dose the ammonium chloride or just let its cycle?
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    Dr. Tim's and Ammonia

    Good evening. I am trying to get my classroom reef tank cycled. I went the raw shrimp method, but could not get the ammonia level above .15. I purchased some Dr. Tim's ammonium chloride and dosed the...
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    I started with live sand from Tropic Eden and dry...

    I started with live sand from Tropic Eden and dry rock from Marcos. I know this is not the optimal cycling scenario, but I figured I would begin "hitchhiker / pest" free not to mention my classroom...
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    Dizzyjay. The two shrimp that I tied up in...

    Dizzyjay. The two shrimp that I tied up in cheesecloth are decaying, but not completely. Just checked the parameters:

    ammonia = undetectable less than .15ppm
    nitrite = .5ppm
    nitrate = 25ppm
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    Thank you. I will give Dr. Tim's a try.

    Thank you. I will give Dr. Tim's a try.
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    Tank Cycling

    My 65 gallon reef tank classroom project is in full swing.... sort of. Went the raw shrimp in the tank route to kick-start the cycling process. Its been about 12 days and the ammonia is still...
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    Wanted Hey Brandon. I actually have the tank itself...

    Hey Brandon. I actually have the tank itself (Petco $1 / gallon sale).
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    Wanted Quarantine Set Up

    Hello All. Looking for basic equipment (filter and heater, etc) for 20g quarantine tank for my classroom setup.
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    Aquascape question

    I was hoping to get some direction on the best way to secure the dry rock for my classroom reef project. I have 50lbs of Marcos rock. I assembled the rock without glue / cement on a template of the...
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    Thanks for your response Sean I appreciate it. I...

    Thanks for your response Sean I appreciate it. I have plenty of room in my classroom, maybe not the funds, but I'll scrape it together so I will take your sound advice and set up a quarantine tank...
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    Quarantine?

    Newb question. I'm sure this topic is addressed ad nauseam on the site. Where would I locate good information from the knowledgable people here on sdreefs? I know there is a ton of information...
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    Does anyone use Barrels?

    https://photos.app.goo.gl/zsnNSVZoYKFxh8HM6
    Not sure if the use of these are common place in the hobby. I came across 100Kg (~27 gallon) above food-grade barrels (has a screw-top lid with gasket)....
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    RO/DI Unit?

    Hello everyone. Looking to invest in a quality, yet affordable RO/DI unit. It would appear that the stage 4 from BRS is a fan favorite. How is the water in San Diego and would I need any accompanying...
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    RO/DI Unit?

    Hello everyone. Looking to set up reef tank in my high school biology classroom. Looking to invest in a quality, yet affordable RO/DI unit. It would appear that the stage 4 from BRS is a fan...
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    acbaldwin thanks for the information. I could...

    acbaldwin thanks for the information. I could possibly go with the more expensive (Gyre 330) return pump for flow if it will make a difference. Whats your take on that? I was really looking at the...
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    ecompton I really appreciate it. I will surely...

    ecompton I really appreciate it. I will surely take you up on that offer.
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    Sushiboy I am looking to purchase all the...

    Sushiboy I am looking to purchase all the necessary equipment in the summer, but not start the actual build until the students get into class in late August.
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    Thanks for the response TYDY. I actually bought...

    Thanks for the response TYDY. I actually bought the JBJ65 because I saw it on CJ’s channel. I got in contact with him and he gave me some pretty good direction. I will be taking your advice on the...
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    Classroom Tank Set-up Help

    Hello everyone. I am a high school biology teacher. I am setting up a reef tank next fall for my classroom. It will be a year long project that I am piecing together now. I have an AIO JBJ65 as the...
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