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Is it wise to use RO/DI tanks? I ask because there would not be much water circulations in the tank if it was only used twice a month for aquarium water changes. Would this not lead to raised levels of Nitrite or ammonia?

What should the TDS be for a saltwater aquarium? I know TDS meters are used to measure the effectivness of RO/DI filters, can it be used to know when to change the water in an aquarium?

Thanks guys. I'll be patient and see

[hr] I've had my Coral Beauty for about two weeks and I've not seen it eat. Had it in QT and just moved to main tank. The water quality is fine and it's the only fish besides a clown and some shrimp in the tank (90gal). It seems to be healthy and swiming normal. No signes of disease. I've tried...

My fuge light produces a great amount of heat and I was wondering how long should the light be on to keep up the Marine Algae? Would a mini fan help with the heat? What is the max Fish Only aquarium temp?

I’m getting a lot of micro bubble in my DT from my sump. I’m not sure that is has a true bubble trap see the picture below. What can I use to reduce or eliminate the bubbles? I was thinking some sort of sponge between the baffles.

Originally Posted by rhomer DT = Display Tank You should still attach a "flow tube" to your return line regardless of the tube type, and that should have a hole in it. Rob When you say return line are you talking about the U shaped black think I have that connects to the flow tube then has a...

Originally Posted by rhomer Siphon hole is drilled in the return line to the DT at the top inside the DT. Actuall mine isn't even below the water line. It just sprays a little stream out down into the overflow. The only water that returns to the sump is the water in the plumbing. Rob What...

Originally Posted by 1911_Guy A hole drilled into your return line just below the water level. If the pump goes out or electricty is lost you won't have pressure pushing the water up. The water in your return line will gravity fall creating a siphon, water will drain from your display tank into...

I want to have a fuge set up on my new sump. I was wondering what I need to get it set up. I’m purchasing some extra LR rubble and sand. I hear I could put Chaetomorpha Algae in there also. Anything else? What are some of the basic to setting up and maintaining one?

Do you still have the sump....email me pictures. I'm intrested in buying

"Yellow Tang"

I’m having trouble keeping my QT Nitrites under control. Just added a Yellow Tank to QT last Friday. The tank is 10gal has a heater, power head, and a biowheel filter. I ran the Biowheel on my main tank for a week prior to build up bacteria. I can’t remember the actual level of the reading, but...

Are sumps really that superior to a good canister filter? I’m not talking about ability to place skimmers and such, just performance wise. If so why?

I want to use LR instead of Bioballs in my sump for filtration. How much do I need for a 90gal FO tank which already has 110+pds? I read some where that it should be cleaned periodically, if so how often and how?

What is a anti-siphon?