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Welcome to the board! There is a wealth of information just under that search button in the upper right corner. But a few points to keep in mind: 1) It isn't cheap 2) A 30 gallon is OK, but a 44 or 50 would be a better starting tank in my opinion (no offense Buzz, just opinion) 3) It isn't cheap...

Originally posted by ReefNut I think if you ask alot of people have gotten false or misleading information from LFS Yup. "Use this UGF, it is all you need with CC substrate" and "You don't need a protien skimmer, just buy this $27 bottle of Marine Tank Clarifier, it'll clear it right up" got...

I have a chance to get it for about 20 bucks from an old friend. I figure it is a good deal just to have it around! I'd just like to know if anyone has had any experience with this product.

Aquatics (Rainbow Lifegard) Inline Filters Has anyone had any experience using the mechanical inline filter module from the above company? I'm thinking about buying one for my new sump/refuge setup. Any advice greatly appreciated. Thanks!

I agree with Bang Guy. If coraline is your only concern make sure your Ca levels are above 350. Keep a Ca supplement on hand just in case WC's do not do the trick... that way you can at least add back whatever happens to be missing. But reg WC's should keep it at the needed levels. HTH

Make sure to drill the saftey hole below the waterline on the return line... otherwise if you loose power you will have a rather large mess on your hands. Something that a lot of people forget or don't think about in the first place. Having your tank drain is not a fun experience I would not...

Even with LR bought from the LFS be very careful adding it to an existing tank. Unless you live 5 minutes away from the LFS and they pack it in a bucket full of salt-water so the LR is fully underwater. There will be die off if you are traveling any further than that, esp if the LFS just wraps...

Originally posted by moopiespoo Today I just test it and they are Amm 0 NO2 0 NO3 5.0 pH 8.2 Wait a day or so and test again. If the levels are still around that, then I would say you are good to go. Do about a 25-30% water change, wait another day or so, and then start thinking about a...

Originally posted by lesa Find you some base rock ( it is pretty cheap) then add a couple of pieces of good lr and it will become live in time;) Yup. Just depends on how much time you are willing to wait! Patience is a virtue. :D

I agree with MichaelTX. If you don't have any fish in the tank you can add a few pieces at a time with little to no problems. If you want to cure the LR first, you can do that in a large bucket or rubbermaid container with a powerhead and a heater. Just a thought. HTH

Originally posted by attml Bi-Color Blennie posing with some Zooanthids Awesome shot! My no. 1 favortie fish. Thanks for sharing :D

1) what size overflow are you considering getting (what is the GPH rating). 2) how far (vertical) is the water going to have to go to make it back to the tank. One thing to consider when buying a return pump is the head loss.... most companies will publish a chart or something detailing that. HTH

You are in the midst of the opinion battle. The problem is when you get to this point, no one is right. Go with what you think will suit you best. People on this board have had really good luck with LS and not CC. My personal experience has left me with a negative opinion of CC, if that helps at...

Originally posted by escape2thewater Thats one of those things that your supoosed to do but nobody will ever tell you about unless you ask! The hole will allow air to enter the line and break siphon at the water level instead of draining down to the end of your return line before it stops. Also...

IMO get a few more hermits and some extra shells. Of course I'd also get more snails too, about 20. Again just my opinion. That should work fine for you though.

is there a safety hole drilled into your return line? just a small hole to break the siphon a bit below the water line. If not that will solve your problem in the future. HTH

Originally posted by Steven the Fish I know that this question has been asked before but i cannot find the thread, dose any one know where you can find some really really cheap LR, im on a very tight buget. I found some on-line. E-mail me (mcline3@comcast.net). It isn't a SUPER price, but it...

Originally posted by MarVida I used to have the same thing happen when I was using a Fluval canister filter. Whenever I would clean the filter, this material would come out of the lines. It never created any obvious problems & it would disappear shortly. Don't know what it was. The exact same...

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Originally posted by doodle1800 sea clone 100 - a gift for fixing someones computer... its not the best I guess but it'll do for now... now someone stop me from buying a pair of damsels.... please stop me... :D I've got that skimmer. It'll work OK... just make sure you keep in clean. Mine...