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Fired up the new protein skimmer today (extreme 200) and notice a couple "extra parts" that aren't described on the instructions. A yellow impeller looking thing and a ~3" x 3" black plastic mesh. Any idea what these are used for? Also, what is the general consensus on cutting down on micro...

New acquisition in QT for last four weeks. No signs of anything till the last couple days and the Flame started to show signs of cloudy eyes. Parameters are: Temp 76, Amonia, nitrite test at 0 and Nitrate ~15. Ph is stable. 50 gallon bare tank with HOB filter cycled for over a year. PVC for...

My DT had a problem with ich, the fish are now in QT and all that's left in the DT is shrimp, crabs, starfish, and snails. I have done a bit of research on the ****** bug and its life cycle. If all treatments call for 3-4 weeks, why does the community recommend leaving the DT fallow for 6-8 weeks?

I'll have to post a pic later, but the long nose butterfly has been in QT for 2.5 weeks. The first week was tough on him, but he came out of his funk just fine. He was rather beat up coming from swf.com and had quite a bit of lymph on him. He's now eating vitamin soaked mysis like they're...

I have new addition heni (the upside down one for those that have been paying attention) that has been in QT for 2.5 weeks. He is with a Lawn Mower Blennie; Royal Gramma, and Neon Goby. I noticed last week that on one side there is a 1/4" x 1/4" area where it looks like his scales are not...

Is there anything that should be done? I got my delivery and after acclimation the guy is still belly up. Breathing seems normal but he is floating upside down. Does he have an air bubble in his belly or something or is it just stress from transportation.... or is he doomed?

30gal QT that is in Hypo for ich. RO/DI water amonia 0 nitrite 0 nitrate 0 pH 8 via pinpoint SG 1.009 via refractometer temp 78.4 degrees I did have an amonia spike that was treated immediately with Amquel + and Prime. Subsequent water changes followed. The potters angel was recieved from SWF...

Shake and twitch…. Full story; I bought a Potters angel from SWF.com for my 210 FOWLR. He spent just over 3 weeks in QT and did quite well. Just as he was to go to the display tank with my long term LNB, royal gramma, and false perc; I noticed ich on the LNB. He must have picked up from a...

I have been doing a lot of reading and see many folks treat all Angels for flukes in QT with Prazipro. Does this include Dwarfs as well? Do you treat in QT or use a dip? If you dose the QT, do you use carbon after treatment to remove the residual medication?

My refractometer has SG and PPT listed.... 14ppt = 1.010. Which is right? Take it to 1.009 with equates to 12-13ppt or is it good at 14?

Well, for those that say a cleaner crew can't bring grunge into the DT, I say LIARS!! Story: I had a well established FOWLR + cleaner crew 150 gallon that only had 3 fish for the last couple years; A false perc, LN Butterfly, Royal Gramma. Moved up to a 210 a couple months ago and transferred...

I have a ~20 gallon fuge with LR, Chaeto, and 6.5" DSB, do I need a small powerhead to keep circulation up or is the normal flow good enough? Not sure with the Chaeto if the additional flow is a good idea.

Here’s my setup: 210 Gallon planned FOWLR (exeption of cleaner crew) with a 30L sump housing the skimmer and 29gallon converted to a fuge with 6.5” DSB, LR, and chaeto. Basically, very mature live rock transferred from my 150 to the 210. Sand bed is new in the tank and the 150 sand bed was...

Just wanted a sanity check. The plan is a FOWLR tank; 210 gallon. Looking for feedback on the setup plans attached. I have a 30L and a 29 that I plan on drilling and "connecting". The 30L will have the skimmer/sump and the 29 will be the refugium with DSB (23" x 12" x 6.75 deep). The tank...

Used but in good condition. I got it with a full set up I bought and have no need for it on my FOWL. Comes in original box. $65 shipped CONUS. Check feedback on ---- under same name for selling references. 167@100% positive... and counting

Unit in great condition with original box. Got it with a setup I bought but find no need in my FOWLR setup. PM or email sladerya@yahoo.com Price: $75 shipped to CONUS

I bought two fish and a cleaner pack and as instructed I'm acclimating the cleaner group together and the fish together. Thing is... the fish have a salinity of .020 and the cleaner pack is .030. That is some spread!!! My FOWLR and QT tanks are kept .022. This was a shock that the inverts...

I've read mixed results that make it a difficult decision if I throw the CBS in the DT or give him his own 10g. I have a 150 with a skunk cleaner currently residing. I just bought a cleaner package from SWF that includes the CBS. I have much less interest in the CBS in my tank than the...

I understand getting to 1.009 is crucial to ward off the infamous ich- what is the risk if it goes below? Is it more of a minimum requirement or would 1.008 be detrimental to the fish or the biofilter? If not, is there an absolute minimum for the fish? I'm curious due to my refract's line is...