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Originally Posted by SCSInet Solid particulate matter is not removed by the DI process. However, by and large, water that is filtered by DI alone is more suitable for use in an aquarium than RO alone. But it all comes down to cost. DI resin is very expensive and lasts a VERY short period...

Coralife Pure-Flo II RO Units - Are they are good? They are on the less expensive side, but people are giving them good product reviews, and they are about $100 less than most other systems. I was thinking of getting the 4-stage 50gpd unit in particular. I already have an API tap water filter...

So, what "impurities" does an RO system remove that a DI only system does not? If a DI filter does such a good job why run a RO system? Does an RO system reduce dissolved solids? If so, how do they negativly affect a system?

Anyone? I know this is not a 'stump' question!

So we were looking at getting Anthias for the tank, but we were curious on your thoughts for a reef tank? Do they get along well, any issues or things I need to worry about? In particular we were look at the: Lyretail Anthias - Male But is says monitor with shrimp, do i have to worry about my...

So what can RO water provide me with DI water can not? I have an API 'tap water filter' that I use, from what I can tell the water is great that comes out of it. I have 0 phosphates, nitrates, nitrites when I test it before it goes into the tank. What does RO remove that DI does not? I still...

Clean the glass with magnet (2 minutes) every other day. Top off with 2 QT water every day or every other day. It evaps fast with no glass on top! Feed, every other day. Sit back, watch, enjoy, and take fun photos!

If you take his deal I have a lot of deals for you! He needs to replace the fish at HIS cost and re-ship it at HIS cost as well. I would not pay a dime for a fish that died so fast, well not unless it was due to my mistake.

Pink Tip Haitian Anemone - Good or bad in a reef tank? I have read it both ways, I was curious what all of you think? On a side note, I am so EXCITED that I finally have my tank set-up and stable! It was tricky due to the location, access, and how I wanted to have it set up. It has been up and...

Pink Tip Haitian Anemone - Good or bad in a reef tank? I have read it both ways, I was curious what all of you think? On a side note, I am so EXCITED that I finally have my tank set-up and stable! It was tricky due to the location, access, and how I wanted to have it set up. It has been up and...

Originally Posted by SwinginDemon I found a 12x54 (648w) T5 HO light from scouring the internet. Should that be enough light in a tank with 30" depth for an anemone and some corals? 12!?!? I have seen a lot of 6 & 8's but not 12, well not in a 48" light. What company makes the light? How wide...

I have the same tank and needed to upgrade my lighting from old 75g CF fixture because of the extra depth. After countless posts on here, and talking to different 'experts' it was concluded that I needed Metal Halides. (This is my specific situation because I want to be able to keep any coral I...

Originally Posted by JDL what major step did you do to remove the hair algae? https://www.saltwaterfish.com/vb/showthread.php?t=354261

Originally Posted by morgs I think that may be too many tangs for that size tank. I have a 125 and I was deterred by various forum members from getting 3. Check around with other tang owners just to be sure. As far as the hair algae, I had a problem as well, and honestly I think my lettuce...

Ok, so I am thinking 3 Yellow Tangs, 1 Lawnmower Blenny, and 3 Mexican Turbo Snails. Is 3 the right number for the Mexican Snails or can I safely max out their 1 per 20g rating and do 5? Thanks!

Originally Posted by Cranberry How big of a tank? 110g X-HI

I took a major step in removing hair algae the other day, but now I would like to get a few fish that really love to eat it incase some of it comes back. What fish control it? I have heard tangs and lawnmower blenny, are there anymore? I already have emerald crabs, but they never seemed to do...

Originally Posted by T316 Yes, that's pretty good on the water changes and feedings. Most people with these problems are feeding once to twice a day and changing water once a month, if that. When you do water changes, are you syphoning any of this stuff out, especially the dead? I was trying...

Originally Posted by T316 Westwind....cut back your feedings and do water changes twice as often. This stuff feeds on this. Best of luck dude... I was doing about 5-10 per week with the 110g, and evey other day feedings, minimal, only what they ate, still was not having luck. I think there was...

So I had a hair algae problem when I set up the tank, my stupid fault. Anyway, switched to DI water, and made a few other changes but there was so much algae that even though my water was now good the dead was feeding the living and it was a cycle that I could not stop. So, out came ALL the LR...