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And what about for freshwater tanks? I am thinking about starting a freshwater tank and i have seen that some people use sumps also. Would you use a skimmer for that also?

ok, after pricing everything out, i think i'm going to go with the ATI fixture 6x54w and the bulbs you suggested. It seems like the tek fixtures are cheaper but they don't come with any hardware such as tank brackets/hanging hardware/splash shield ect and buying those brings the price up near...

i think im going to do the 6x54w since it is only ~$50 more besides having 2 more bulbs to buy. In terms of "higher quality", do you mean by the output or the fixture quality itself? The output should be the same shouldn't it? Also, what types of bulbs should i start with if i go with...

I have a 75gal tank currently with power compacts and i would like to begin to start adding coral and my first upgrade needs to be the lights. I would like to get the best light for my tank at the best price. Can someone give a quick list of the pros/cons of a 6x54w vs. 4x5w4 T5 fixture? I am...

yea Im not using bioballs. Are they filled with anything? and what section of the sump did you put them in?

What is the best saltwater tank filtration setup? I currently have a 20gal long sump with an asm-g1x skimmer, and a phosphate filter. Is this enough filtration for a 75gal tank?

I am planning on building a LED/T5 combo lighting system. I have a 75gal tank and would like to eventually stock coral, hence the lighting upgrade. My question is, how many LED's would I need with the combination of two T5 bulbs? I was thinking 36 - 3W Blue/White LED's

Update: I am not sure if the PimaFix is working but he looks to be a little happier except that his tail has a small hole in it and his fins are pretty torn up. Going to the LFS to see what they think.

Had then for about a year and a half. They are mated, but now one swims apart from the other. His fins are damaged on the sides, and if you look very closely, you can see spots on his side. These spots are white and orange. He also has two white things below his mouth that were not there...

anyone?

Cell Phone Pic, best I can do.

I have two black and white clowns and when I came home today one of them was hiding behind some rocks in my tank. I got a good look at it and he deffinately looks sick. He has white spots under his mouth, and his skin is discolored. His fins are torn a little bit. Any Ideas? What should I...

I had hair algae all over my rocks before upgrading to a bigger tank. I took water from the old tank, into multiple buckets, and scrubbed the rocks until i could no longer see what I was doing. Dunked the rocks into a more water from the old tank to rinse them off. I then put them into my new...

I am looking at ideas for upgrading my current sump design. Please post pictures or sketches of your sumps. Also, what are some key components for filtration that should be in sumps. My sump is pretty basic, skimmer, baffles, and then return pump.

I'm about to move to a new house my self... some good points in this thread.