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I desperately need someone to recommend a skimmer that I can place directly into the sump for my 375g FOWLR tank. I cannot have a skimmer drilled through the filter, so it must be submersed into the sump itself. Any good recommendations?

Any specifics of what I should add to my clean up crew in order to get rid of the hair algae?

In regards to the clean up crew, what specifically can I add to my current crew in order to control the problem?

What kind of turbos? Mexican or astria?

1. How much light? 2. What kind of snails? I already have 4-5 nassarius snails? Mexican turbos, astria, etc...? 3. I do add B-ionic Ca each day (5ml per dosing instructions). Ca level is 560. Does this have any affect on my hair algae problem?

:needhelp: I have a 20g nano with the following set-up: Livestock: 2 false perculas 1 royal gramma 23 lbs of live rock 30 lbs of live sand Corals: hammer frag of trumpet red/green zoons blue mushrooms green frilly mushrooms Inverts: cleaner shrimp 6 scarlet hermits 5 nassarius snails 2 emerald...

Does anyone know where I can get a oak canopy/hood for a 20g high tank (24x12)? All-glass said they only make them for 20g long.

What about adding a 2nd clown fish or another small fish?

Currently have a 20g nano with 23 lbs of LR, and the following occupants: Fish 1 clown 1 royal gramma Inverts 6 scarlet hermits 2 emerald crabs 1 fighting conch 5 nassarus snails 1 mexican turbo 1 cleaner shrimp Corals 1 blue mushroom rock 1 multi color zoo Equipment Tetrac 300 HOB 2 maxijet...

I did make the mistake using tap water to set up, but I have been using distilled water with the last 2 water changes (approx. 20% water change each time). If I continue doing weekly water changes as mentioned, will the silicates reduce and the diatoms disappear or should I also get the clean...

I need to get a clean up crew for my 20g tank in order to clean up the diatoms from the sand and LR. So far I have considered the following: 3 cerith snails 5 scarlet hermits 1 queen conch 3 nassarius snails 1 cleaner shrimp Any suggestions?

Water levels are as follows: pH 8.2 ammonia 0 nitirites 0 nitrates 15. I just begun doing top off water changes with distilled water. How long will it take for the diatoms to go away and in the mean time, how large of a clean up crew should I add to my 20g tank?

20 gallow tank with 22 lbs of LR and 2 inch sandbed has been cycling for 5 weeks. All levels are excellent. Just noticed diatom on the sand and LR. Should I just leave it alone or should I get a clean up crew? If I am to get a clean up crew, what would be best to get for my tank size and...

Can a high level of Calcium or high alk level cause an increase in the amount of algae in the tank?

I thought you were not suppose to siphon a sand bed?