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I am in the process of resetting up my tank and am having a problem getting my skimmer setup. I cannot get bubbles to form without it overflowing unless I have the water-level knob fully closed and the needle-wheel valve about 1/2 open. I have moved the pump from 3" below surface level to 3 1/2"...

Going to start with tank info first. 55 Gal Reef Been up and running almost two years. Before disaster Temp 82 Ammo 0 trates 0 trites 0 Ph 8.4 amm 0 sal 1.025 calcium normal (don't remember the reading) Events Checked everything and decided to do some spring cleaning. Took apart the over flow...

This was actually in October This was the other day I moved some rocks around and bought put the SPS in

I have two different thermometers One is Hagen glass thermometer and the other is the Lifguard Little Time or Temp. The Hagen is reading 78 degrees (this is the thermometer I have had for months) The little temp is reading 74.5 (just picked this thermometer up today) Which one do you feel is...

I have seen alot of people place fans on the sides and in the back of their canopies. I am wondering if I put a 4" fan on the top to draw the heat out if that would be enough. I am restricted on room in the canopy on the sides and the back. I am at about 86 degrees with the new MH's and need...

I recently purchased the Pro Clear 75 sump for my 55gal. I also finally purchased MH 2x250 so I am ready to start adding corals. The only problem I have is since I got the sump I wanted everything off of the back of the tank so I need an in sump skimmer. Does anyone have any experience with the...

I have three spots in my tank with a dark green slimy looking algea. I am not sure what it is or why it's there. I have attached a picture. Nitrate 0 Ammonia 0.1 PH 8.1 77 degrees I have moved powerheads just incase it is a dead spot but I have about 1400 gph moving through my tank and I can't...

I just replaced my HOB bio wheel filter with a sump with a HOB overflow U-tube style. Very happy so far. I need to replace my seaclone. I put it in the sump and it actually pulls skimate with no problem. But I can't stand the sound of the water dropping into the sump from the skimmer it is very...

I am looking at this unit but I am new to RODI units can someone give some insite if this unit will work. Use most reliable name brand TFC (made in U.S.A.) Reverse Osmosis membrane Include a GAC polishing post-filter AFTER the DI media to improve taste, odor and color Combination unit, built...

I am currently looking into a few different lighting setups for my 55 gal. I want to be able to accomidate for any coral. I was wondering if I where to get one of the VHO retro kits 4 110watt bulbs would that be enough for all corals? I have seen a lot of kits for sale without a reflector is a...

I just got home and my Condi anenome was stuck to my powerhead. I pulled his foot off but there is no more tentacles they are all over the tank. I have already started pulling my other fish and inverts out as well as the live rock. I only have a plastic bin that the LFS usually uses to catch the...

I have been going to all the local lfs's in my area asking questions trying to get a feel for who knows what. I have came accross some good and some bad information and have narrowed my usual places down. The question most recently possed has to do with filtration. I have been told by two...

I just purchased a satelite housing with 2 65 watt 50/50 PC bulbs and I have an additional housing that can handle 2 65 watt PC bulbs. The question is should I get two more 50/50's, should I get two 10k's and two actinics or something else. Or really would it matter? Also would this be enough...

I have decided to go with a reef tank instead of a FOWLR. I have a 55 gallon with a penguin bio wheel 350 and a seaclone 100 skimmer. I also have 50 lbs. of live rock. Lighting I have a Satelite with 2 65 watt actinic and moon lights. Livestock so far Domino damsel Tomato clown Flower anenome...

I also bought new lighting today (2) 65 watt SmartPaq Dual Daylight 10000K and Dual Actinic 460nm

I also bought lighting today (2) 65 watt SmartPaq Dual Daylight 10000K and Dual Actinic 460nm

I just picked up my final 30 lbs. of live rock and I have found some very interesting creatures living on it. This little guy is among about ten that I have found the red fan looking thing I am not sure what it is and would like some help. He pops back into his tube anytime anything comes near...

Hello everyone I have been reading this forum for awhile now and finally started my tank today. Please bear with me in this process I am brand new. I snapped a pic of my 55 gal I have not yet decided what is going to go in it but soon enough I will. I do have on quick question should I be...