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They are not covered. The snails i have in there are very small. If something were in the pvc pipe that drains to the sump, the water would flow slower but i am assuming it would still be constant. The filling up and draining is what I can't figure out. I suppose i should figure out a way to...

My tank has, in the last few days, started making a sound from one of the two bifolds. Its almost like the water is falling over the top of the bifold as it should and then fills up till it quickly drains to the sump. I have the same amount of water in the tank and sump as always. It just...

Sorry it has been so long since my last reply. Work took over for a while. I have no electrical current in the tank. I put a bunch of micro algae in the sump to try and balance things out naturally. My readings are all fine but i figure having the algae will only help. I do need some more...

Great. Thanks. I am going to check my LFS water. A poly filter sounds great and i will put one in to let me know what is going on. As for the bristle worms... i will be checking tonight. How long has the tank been set up? Tank has been up for 4 months. How often do you do water changes...

What top off water are you using? I use RO/DI water from the LFS. Do you have lids? No lids. A canopy though. The top is open with lights suspended above the tank. I have lids and can put them on if you recommend it. I never put them on to help keep the tank from heating. Ever treated the...

I am a newbie to the saltwater world. Tank has been running for 4 months. 120 gallon with 40 gallon sump. Radion Gen 3 lights on "High growth" templet at 80%. I have taken my water to 2 different LFS and they both say my water is excellent. No nitrates or ammonia. Salinity 1.025. Temp...

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Ok, I will get a kit. I find that they are around $30.00. Anyone know of a cheaper place? College student here, and ever little bit helps.

I have a simple test strip from ***** that you dip in and match colors up. And i have drops for calcium and KH. I took my water to LFS and they tested it and said the nitrates were at 0. I guess the 5 dollar strip of paper isn't that accurate.

120 gallon with 40 gallon sump. Nitrite 0 Nitrate 40 ph 8 KH 214.8 (12 drops) Calcium 580 (29 drops) Salinity 1.025 Temp 78-80 Lighting is Gen 3 Radions on high growth at 45% Fish seem happy and eat really well. The only things not growing are zoanthids and LPS and SPS. Devils hand and...

Next time use a credit card or a qtip to remove it. Thanks. Ill do that.

I have a red bubble tip and a green torch looking anemone. The green one is four times the size of the red. I knew not to put them next to each other. The green detached itself and went near the red which made the bubble tip suck up small and hide up in a crevice of a rock. I tried to...

I have a 120 gallon. I got one strip of blue and white LEDS and a 4 bulb T-5 (2 blue and 2 white) fixture. Both are Wavepoint brand. My tank is a month and a half along with a few fish that seem to be doing really well. I have a Devils hand, red bubble tip anemone, green trumpets, and some...

Thanks so much. I never thought about the rock needing to be on the bottom. Ill fix this today.

Devils Hand. Really excited to add something a bit larger to the tank. Some of these are shriveled and look dead. Is it normal when they have been introduced to a new tank? I need to get more rock but am excited its coming along. Any tips or help is accepted greatly. What else should...

Yeah. I have read a lot of reviews. Most are awesome. Two that I read were really displeased with the lighting with regards to penetrating the full depth of their tank. I want to go with LEDS for sure. Its all about getting the right light for whats in your tank, and all for the right...

Yeah, i am trying to figure out what my "required" output is for my tank. If i go for 2 watts per gallon its 240 watts. I don't know if thats enough though. Check these out. http://current-usa.com/aquarium-led-lights/orbit-marine/

120 Gal. Looking to get LED lights. I have been reading on which lights are "best" and the reviews are so mixed that i am not sure as to which is best for my situation. I will have all different types of corals eventually, so i want which ever light will work for many situations. I am...

I have a 120 gallon that is full and has been running for 6 days now with salt levels at 1.025. I have a bag of live sand to put in. Can i put it in now or should i wait longer for the water to cycle? I am planning on using the live sand in the sump with some live rock to get the tank going...

I am going to purchase lights for my tank and knew they were a large expense however now that I am researching them I wonder where my money should go... Do the "fancy" lights with timers and weather simulators really make a difference in the fish and corals? I know the lights are important and...