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I would take the extra time because saltwater fish are so sensitive. Also if you have a lot of time and money invested like I do, I would not risk it until I myself am settled. Also anytime I add new fish to a tank I always put them in a holding tank for at least 3 weeks in not longer until they...

Quote: Originally Posted by floods7 My friend had a disaster occur in his tank when all of his fish died in 2 days except for one peppermint shimp. he gave me all of his rock which i bleached. His tank has been without light, heat, or food for at least one month. can i safely put that shrimp in...

I just bought a great set on amazon for my coral tank here is the link...http://www.amazon.com/Aquarium-Light-Hohood-Fluorescent-Actinic/dp/B007P55GJ8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1337173140&sr=8-1 My buddy has two of them one on his 90 Gal and one on is 55. I also bought it as well and love it, its a...

Quote: Originally Posted by SnakeBlitz33 While this is true for lower end skimmers, high end well built skimmers take less than a week. The Tunze is a high end skimmer... Also, for any skimmer you could get it working quickly by soaking it in a vinegar bath. 2-4 cups of white vinegar to one...

So an update to my situation, thanks for the inputs they really helped me understand what to do. I have a sump that I will be using below my tank. My friend is coming by to help install two PVC over flows rated at about 600 GPH each, the down pipes will routed to sump box with a Y connector...

I would like to know if using Canister filters are really a good thing and if so what kind of medium should I be using? I see how sumps are beneficial but what about canister filters?

Personally I use the 1 lb per gallon method with live sand. I use to to use crushed coral 10 years ago but found that live sand beds are way better for your tank and will reduce hurting your fish. The only thing I don't like is the cloudiness of the tank when i need to move things around or...

Sounds good, thanks for all your comments. I guess I will use it in my sump only because I already have it. I am currently waiting for my basement to be finished and I have pre-ordered a 300 Gallon tank that i will most likely use this filter. Thanks guys!

I did know I could some how link it to my canister filter which I will be doing, I think the reason that I want to use it is because when I add coral to my tank I will be increasing the Bio load and I want to create some kind of buffer as it will be more challenging to maintain proper water...

Quote: Originally Posted by spanko Is it the sealed unit or the one where you can open it up and replace the sand? The bad thing about this type of filter is is like any canister, if left off for anytime extended time the bacteria die off and it will need to be cleaned (flushed out) before...

So this is my first post on here I have read through many of the post but haven't found the answer I have been looking for. After 10 years of service and traveling around the world I am finally back home and ready to start my tank back up. I have a 55 gal with 65-70 lbs live rock and a mix of...

To be a bit Helpful for you...You could build your own sump under the Aquarium stand using a 20 Gal tank. They do make pumps that are not that loud and you can find a lot of them on-line for good prices. You will need more LR if you are going to go "REEF" but 44 pounds is a good start for...