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  1. drowningoceans

    wavemakers vs powerheads

    okay guys here's my question I had to leave makers placed across the tank from each other running all the time it would cause dead spots now if I had to wave makers placed in the exact same location on a timer would that eliminate said dead spots?
  2. drowningoceans

    missing cleaner shrimp

    Hey guys ive had a cleaner shrimp for about 4 months and this last month I havent been able to find him, hes been molting fine and seemed to be fine but now there isnt any trace of him any idea what might of happened? My parameters are always perfect and monitored daily
  3. drowningoceans

    looking for cleanup crew ideas

    hey guys I have a question, I have 13 Red Leg hermit crabs and a peppermint shrimp any ideas on what else I should add to my 40 gallon bow front for a clean up crew I see a lot of fish waste sitting around in my sand bed. Any ideas on what else I should have in my tank I currently have two...
  4. drowningoceans

    looking for high flow corals

    Hey guys can anyone help me make a decision on some colorful high flow corals? Preferably easier care high flow, any suggestions?
  5. drowningoceans

    flow for 40 gallon bowfront reef tank

    hey guys I just got my first set of corals today from a 40 gallon bowfront and I'm having problem getting my green goniopora frag settled, my question is I'm wondering if I have too much flow matter where I put in the tank a constantly looks like it's been beaten down right now I am currently...
  6. drowningoceans

    flow for 40 gallon bowfront reef tank

    hey guys I just got my first set of corals today from a 40 gallon bowfront and I'm having problem getting my green goniopora frag settled, my question is I'm wondering if I have too much flow matter where I put in the tank a constantly looks like it's been beaten down right now I am currently...
  7. drowningoceans

    removing nitrates

    hey guys I have a nitrate problem my aquarium its only been cycling for about 2 weeks but I found my tap water is full of nitratesI was wondering if there is any way to use that puregen nitrate remover (spelling might be wrong) can I use that to pretreat my water before water changes I do not...
  8. drowningoceans

    penguin 660 powerheads

    Hey guys my question is do they make conversions for the penguin powerheads to turn them into wavemakers?
  9. drowningoceans

    overflow box hosing question

    Hey guys I just started putting my 40bf together and my hose going from the overflow bow is 6ft,which is like 2ft longer then I need is that going to affect it any?
  10. drowningoceans

    new filter need help and a manual

    Anyone know what model This is and does anyone have a manual for it they can photocopy it?
  11. drowningoceans

    lighting for a 40 gallon bowfront reef tank

    Hey guys I'm thinking on getting orbit marine LED's for my 40 gallon bowfront I wanted to know if it would be bright enough to do the corals I'm looking to get on my tank,I also have a Fluval marine LED lamp for my 20 that I was going to run with it The corals I wanted to use our 1 clove polyps...
  12. drowningoceans

    books for beginners

    Hey guys I want to start a thread for beginners list of books that could help them out with a hobby here are a few that I have so far Saltwater aquariums for dummies 101 best saltwater fishes 101 best saltwater invertebrates If you guys can think of any more books to add to this list please...
  13. drowningoceans

    Questions from an experienced hobbyist (outdated) starting anew

    hey guys, i have some questions on lighting and filtration, all help would be appreciated: 1. Ok my first question has to do with filtration, Ive been looking into UV sterilizers and was wondering if they will hinder a reef tank, and if there are any red flags so to speak to be aware of? 2...
  14. drowningoceans

    LED lighting, looking for more information all would be appreciated

    hey guys im starting a 40 gallon bow front tank and ive been looking into more information on LEDs on my 20 gal i currently am running a fluval sea full spectrum light thats 25000k 25w system, i was thinking on transferring those lights to the 40gal but idk alot about LEDs and would like to know...
  15. drowningoceans

    starting a 40 gal bowfront need some insight

    hey guys hows it going, im starting a 40 gal bow front tank and i want to make it a reef, but i have a couple of questions that i would like to have answered for peace of mind, ( 1. if i buy all base rock and build the tank will i be able to seed it? 2. what kind of fish can i go with that...
  16. drowningoceans

    UPGRADING XD

    hey guys i had a deal today that i just couldn't pass up, i had posted my old nova t5 lighting on craiglist for sale and got offered a trade, a 40gal tank and stand for my old 48in nova, i was thinking after the excitment wore off that it might not have been a good deal, any suggestions, and if...
  17. drowningoceans

    putting higher end filters on a smaller tank

    hey guys, i have all my leftover equipment from my 55 gal tank and i was wondering if i could put it on my 20 gallon tank, my equipment is as follows: Eshopps WD-125CS Wet Dry Filter - 100 to 125 gal, phosban reactor with reef carbon and a coralife needlewheel skimmer
  18. drowningoceans

    diy filter pads and filters

    hey guys im looking into methods of making your own filter pads for my marineland biowheel filter, i was wondering what would be a good material to use would quilting batting work with white thread for binding? ^this is the material i want to use and v this i what i want to make in the end V...
  19. drowningoceans

    beginner corals

    hey guys im starting a 20 gallon reef tank and im looking into beginner corals, there is a huge selection and im not really sure where to begin, i want colorful vibrant corals but with an easy care and maintenance any suggestions?
  20. drowningoceans

    starting a face to face thinktank

    hey guys im sending a shout out to anyone in the gettysburg,hanover,chambersburg, and lancaster areas, im trying to put together a group that gets together like once a month and discuss techniques and procedures, anyone interest please pm me
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