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Have you considered using the 35 as a sump for the larger tank?

Welcome to the site, and to the hobby. That item is a protein skimmer. The proper use for it at startup is to put it in a drawer somewhere, for now. Tell us more about your set-up and your goals for the tank and we will give you more guidance on when/how to use it and, (since we are always...

Forgot to mention in my previous post: As to which tests for ammonia will work in the presence of Amquel+, just loook at the color chart that comes with the kit. If the color reaction is in the yellow-orange-brown range, then the kit is based on Nessler's reagent, which not only won't work in...

I have done long runs with both flexi and rigid, and while PVC is more difficult to put in place, I prefer it. One of the main reasons I like PVC is that once you put it into place you know exactly where it is and how level it is. Flexible hose will sag and may leak at the clamps. That said...

Quote: Originally Posted by Pstanley That is definately true...I can't tell you how many times in the past that one fish has changed my whole tank. Of course the one fish I want is always something that is either too large, too aggressive, or only eats some rare organism only found in 2 parts...

Quote: Originally Posted by justaddsalt Hi Jeridoc, I will plan to check the ammonia level daily starting tomorrow. Will any siphon do? I don't want to get on that vacuums gravel or sand... I put a 1/2 bottle of Fitz Zyme 9 in on Saturday and I am supposed to put the remaining in this...

Quote: Originally Posted by Pstanley I don't plan on stocking heavily but it definately will not be light either. I have three kids that want to see a lot of movement lol. Now my issue is finding a sump/skimmer that will fit into my stand :-( Nobody ever plans on stocking heavily, but then one...

The distance from the sump to the tank is generally not an issue (unless you locate the sump in a separate zip code). More important is the height differential and the number of turns the pipe takes. If you look at the box for any pump it will have a table that tells you the flow rate at...

i don't have a preference for ammonia test kits, but am not a fan of test strips. Also, several people on this site have reported dissatisfaction with API kits.

Absolutely, yes. You will have problems only if the bioload is too high.

The main reason ot to drink RODI, as opposed to RO water is taste. The ions that are left behind by reverse osmosis give the water a taste, whereas 18 mega-ohm water (highly polished RODI) has no taste, and we don't like it. The pH of the water should not be an issue for consumable water since...

Quote: Originally Posted by beaslbob from the article So there!!!!!! (LOL) Confusing - at the start of the paragraph he talks about a steady increase, then concludes at the end of the paragraph that the rate is increasing. The original curves cover much more time, and the increasing...

I had a melanarus for several years. As with most of the halocheres" wrasses, they are great - lots of action, peaceful, good eaters once they start, hearty and very beautiful. They will eat fireworms, but I never saw mine prey on any of my ornamental snails. A great fish!

There are definitely disadvantages to leaving you lights on too long. You tank is new, and unstable, meaning over the next several months lots of unusual things will appear, then disappear as conditions continuously change. Too much light now will favor the growth of very annoying algae. I...

Quote: Originally Posted by Pstanley Thanks for the detailed response. It looks like I will go with a sump (with protein skimmer) and some sort of biological media (whether it be bioballs or some other type of media). Unfortunately my tank is not drilled so I will be using an overflow box. I...

She might really flip if she ever saw what goes on in the tank after dark. Sometimes I sneak up to my tank and flip on a flashlight. All kinds of things go scurrying into the rocks. I keep seeing the tail of something black slithering into a hole in the rocks. Not sure what that thing is, so I...

The author agrees with you, and describes the increase in carbon dioxide as "steady", not as a change in rate add you imply he did.

This article is one of the clearest explanations I have seen as to why pH is important to marine life. Some may find the remainder of the site objectionable for political reasons, but this particular article takes care to sidestep those issues.

I think Flower has hit the nail on the head - as long as you use tap water you will either see algae and diatoms thrive in your tank, or you will make the manufacturers of phosphate-removing pads very rich (and you very poor at the same time, kind of the symmetry of the universe at work here)...

You can use marine epoxy to glue the rocks together. Another method it's to drill 1/4" holes on two pieces of rock, then join them with a piece of acrylic 1/4" rod.