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  1. newfishfiend08

    Problem with Octopus BH-100 Protein Skimmer

    I just bought the skimmer and put it on. I'm going to try the water and vinegar mixture to help break it in. Hopefully that will work....its runining the pant on my wall :( with all of the foam overflowing and splattering. How long do they usually take to break in and what should the H20 vinegar...
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    Problem with Octopus BH-100 Protein Skimmer

    I just put on the skimmer less than an hour ago and had to turn it off because I couldn't get it to work. I've tried the cup at several different heights and it overflows and fills with water both times.... Could there be too much water in the tank?
  3. newfishfiend08

    Problem with Octopus BH-100 Protein Skimmer

    Hello, I just purchased and installed the Octopus BH-100 Protein Skimmer. I'm having a problem with the skimmer ....I think I've never had one before. The collection cup is rapidly filling up with water and white foam . The white foam is then overflowing ether into the other selection ( where...
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    Moving my 55gal aquarium 2 inches from wall

    Hello, I have a 55 gal corner aquarium that was setup approximately two months ago after upgrading from a smaller tank. The tank is finally hosting to our fish/inverts, and live rock/ sand; everthing is striving. While this is great I have a huge problem. When setting up the tank we didn't...
  5. newfishfiend08

    Hippo Tang Scratching?

    Thanks for the information. How do I make the garlic/vitamin solution...or is it sold in stores? Thanks for your help!
  6. newfishfiend08

    Hippo Tang Scratching?

    Hello, I have a juv. Blue Hippo Tang that appears to be scratching against rocks/ decor/etc. I've had him for four months and he is eating well, swimming vigorously and looking healthy. Recently I've noticed that he has what appear to be white scabs around his head where he's been scratching. I...
  7. newfishfiend08

    Aggressive damsel removal- Please help!

    Hello, I've recently started a 55 gal reef aquarium. Recently one of my damsel fish has become severely aggressive ( I knew this could possibly be a problem). I'm worried that he will injure my other fish/inverts in his territorial disputes. I've tried everything to get him out...i've taken...
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