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Ive seen set-ups where the lighting rig costs exceed the rest of the system combined.

This emphasis doesnt seem unreasonable; after all, humans are visually-orienting organisms. Additionally, there are photosynthetic needs in systems

Need or want more water flow? Powerheads of various capacities can be utilized to either draw water through (normal, regular or gravity flow) or push (reverse-flow) the water through your UG plates and substrate.

Dont have room/place for chemical filtrant use with undergravels? Actually, Zeolite, carbons et al. can be easily and tidily enclosed in porous filter bags, a bit of the substrate swept to the side and the filter media laid out of sight but still in use over the filter plate. <

Other authors and hobbyists advocate simply placing the suggested layer of sand directly on the aquarium bottom to construct their sand beds.

Regardless of which approach to a deep sand bed the hobbyist utilizes, the benefits of a properly constructed, well-maintained deep sand bed are dramatic and impressive. Deep sand beds are a valuable tool for the hobbyist to help maintain a more natu

Hitchhikers !! Part 1 & 2
Part 1 http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2006-04/reefslides/index.php Part 2 http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2006-08/reefslides/index.php.

Wiring new Quick Disconnect Cords
Hi resident experts, I recently upgraded my old ballast to a new PFO 120v (dual) ballast. What I forgot, when I bought the ballast, was that my disconnect cords were different. So I ended up buying PFO cords, but dont know how to wire them. Here are the pictures of the cords in question.. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v676/Atomikk/e.

Breeding African Cichlids
HOW TO CARE FOR AFRICAN CICHLIDS BREEDING Once you have established your aquarium of African Cichlids, and decided which species you prefer best, you’ll observe after several months that your acclimated Cichlids are happy, healthy and well adjusted within their new community. In time, you may begin to observe displays of ....