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I had a regular maxi jet 1200 and 900. Then I did the infamous Maxi-Jet mod and regret it. One doesn’t work at all and the other makes noise 50% of the time. For Christmas I have asked for the Nano Stream. I have also looked into the Seio since it moves a lot of water and is reasonably priced...

I will try to post some pictures of my in tank fuge by Monday.

I had a nitrate problem with trates running from 60 to 80 ppm. I got rid of the stupid bioballs and got a protein skimmer. Water changes got the trates to 15 ppm but no lower. Then I went to the Container Store and bought a 5 quart acrylic container (I think it was 5 quarts). From Wal-Mart I...

See if your LFS will baby sit them. Michael

A “Cycle” is a period of highly toxic water which will most likely kill tank inhabitants. The end result of a cycle is a balanced ecosystem that can support salt water life. A “cycle” is SW hobbyist term used to describe the natural process where dead material decomposes into (mostly) safe...

First one maybe a sponge.

will this be a print book or an web book?

I stopped using the clip for the same reason. Now I take the strip of seaweed and rub it between my finger and thumb until it breaks up and floats around in the tank. That way all my vegetarians get some and not just my Tang (R.I.P.)

I think I have found the info I was looking for on another post. Acrylic suggestted this website, melevsreef dot com. SignGuy, Thanks for your help as well.

Sign guy, You are saying don't drill? My skimmer is a CoralLife 125.

I guess I didn't explain myself properly. The extra area will be unused, non integral section of the sump/refugium. It can be "turned on" by a valve and be ready at a moments notice. I.E. you turn the valve, the chamber fills up with water from the sump. When you're finished you siphon the QT...

If you replace the prop with a smaller one that provides less trust then you can still use the mod on the bigger MJ. Most moders are looking at max performance they can get from the MJ for boasting reasons. I think a smaller less efficient prop will make the MJ motor last longer, IM(untested)O.

Hello gang. I am looking for a little education and suggestions in the area of refugium/sumps. I have a 60 gal non drilled acrylic tank and want to add a refugium/sump. Some features of the refugium that I would like are… -An overflow to skim the surface of the water. -Cheato and Xenia to...

I am currently rounding up the supplies to mod my Maxi Jet. So far it has been a real pain in the ass. I recommend ordering the kit from MJMods. I have a 60 gallon tank and think the MJ 1200 and 900 I have now will be plenty of flow after the mod. Before I was considering buy another jet. Not...

Solar, wow, that’s scary. When I was boiling the remains out of the intake filter I thought that the steam might be poisonous so I avoided breathing any fumes. About five days later I lost my Yellow Tang. His color looked fine but he stopped eating then finally died. I read in another post...

Yeah, AquaDOOM is terrible. Their skimmers are full of crap, and I am not talking just about the overflow cup but the bubble chamber too. Many of the tanks are covered with Aiptasia and most tanks are connected. You are virtually guaranteed to get one free with every order. The guy who I got my...

Rmahnick, Which one was it? The one with the dome or a different store? My friend has had problems with the dome store. When I need something I go to one on Burnet St, but lately they have increased their prices and some of the fish haven't been taken well care of. I have made all of my...

Howdy, Rebecca, Where in Texas do you live? I’m in Austin. I read that you are in an apartment. Do you have renters insurance? Might be a good time to get it. If you do have it, call and see how/if aquariums are covered. What’s your clean up crew consist of? Are your nitrates still high? Last...

If you still have one in a few weeks would you resend your no shipping policy? My email is Michael@PaleRiderHatCo.com. Read my anemone sob story here.

I came home last night to my new BTA in the jet. He was totally vaporized. I did an immediate 25% water change and set my skimmer to wet skim. It has skimmed out 7.5 gallons since last night. I also lost my lawnmower benny. Any other precautions I should take for the tank mates?