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nycoralfrags
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* Sump or hang over back filter, depending on the size of the tank

* Protein skimmer

* Power head(s)

* Appropriate lighting for corals (compact fluorescence, T 5's, Metal halides)

* Heater

* Thermometer

* Salt mix (Instant ocean, Seachem, Tropic Marin)

* Hydrometer or Refractometer

* Live Rock/Sand

* Calcium, Alkalinity, Magnesium Supplements

* Proper testing kits (Ph, ammonia, nitrate, nitrite, calcium, alkalinity, phosphates)

* RODI unit

* Bucket(s) or garbage can(Food Grade) to store mixed salt water

May 3, 2010 at 9:28 PM Flag Quote & Reply

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