grantfallon
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i started a 55 gal saltwater fish only tank 6 months ago after being away from the hobby for 10 yrs. now i cant get enough but so much has changed.. my friend just gave me his 135 gal flat back hex and i have no filtration...what is the best way to go about the upgrade and most cost effective. i want a fish only andall white coral for asthetic reasons (deal with wife for upgrade)so is it bad if i dont use live rock?....do i need a 500 dollar protien skimmer....should i get a used one? uv sterilizer? wet dry?..i need some direction. the salesmen in chicago just want to sell me everything. my 55 recently got ich and i lost three fish and had to treat with copper.should i use that water to start my 135 or not?....my fish looked better after a week so i stopped treatment...will it return?...i have so many more questions so ill just start here...thanks so much and i am psyched to of found this website.
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