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So do you mind explaining exactly how a UPS works?

Sounds like an awesome light. The only problem I see is that a 29 gallon tank is usually 30 inches long.....

I'm thinking the return in the middle chamber. If I'm shooting for 5x turnover in the fuge section I'll definitely have to restrict the flow to that area somehow :thinking:

Well, this is also a matter of opinion. I don't think there's any way to quantitate the perfect amount of food per meal or # of meals per week for an anemone. When I decide to give a "big" meal, I slice off a piece of a jumbo shrimp. If giving this, I only do so maybe twice a week. Smaller...

Just another thought: I spoke to a guy who had one in a 100g tank, it was eating well and appeared healthy. But when he upgraded tanks to a 215g the Idol stopped eating altogether and died - this would indicate they really don't like any changes at all - most fish would love to get into a bigger...

The reason you see so many different answers is because there is no absolute right or wrong. So in answer to your question, Yes. Meaning any of the listed feeding schedules will be just fine. I've had mine for over a year now, and at times I've fed daily, weekly, monthly, all seem to be...

xxrobb- I have a CPR BakPak on a 29g tank, and personally I don't think it could handle more than a 40 gallon tank. That could be because I don't clean it often enough, on my current application it's a real pain to get to it, remove it, and clean it. Maybe if you used it in a sump this would be...

Modizzle - thanks for the reply. Just wondering, I thought a Mag 9.5 at 5' head would return 750 gph - why do you think 2 would give you 1000? Do you have a lot of elbows and such? Also, the part about no more than 5X turnover in your fuge - thank you, I had a feeling there should be a "number"...

I am planning my sump for my new tank. The tank is a 100g acrylic with a center overflow box. The overflow has two 1-1/2 inch drains. The guy I bought it from only used one of the drains, but I'd like to use both. I am considering having one drain go to the skimmer section of the sump, the other...

Originally Posted by coachKLM unfortubnately........the movers (i just got my goods yesterday) they broke my 40 breeder i was going to use so i may have to put it on hold till i can get a new one my 135g made it fine but they broke: my wifes china the china cabinet our couch our bedroom...

put me in line if the above fall through....

Originally Posted by joker_ca the aquarium is 60"Lx18"Hx24"D Correct me if I'm wrong, but don't these dimensions mean he only has 18" of "depth" to light to get to the sand, not 24? SCS, does that change your recommendation for the strength of the Halides? I'm asking because I am researching...

Have you considered an Engineer Goby? They look alot like an eel and just re-arrange sand all day....not sure how much room they need when they get big though :notsure:

ShrimpDady: I like my Yellow Watchman Goby, he doesn't bother anyone

Ryan: In my 29g I have 2 RBTAs. I "feed" them with 225 watts of VHO light. I also occasionally target feed them some chopped up shrimp or blender mush, usually by just squirting some there way with a turkey baster. I have also used a tong or even a long wooden skewer when I have a specific piece...

I have 96w on a 20 gal - enough for softies, but really not for an anemone. On my 29g I have 225 watts of VHO, and have kept an RBTA for over a year. A lot of your options will depend upon the dimensions of your tank, and whether you have an existing canopy you can install something into. Retro...

Being a parent of teensagers gives you oh-so-many opportunities for biting your tongue. For a time, I was seriously considering purchasing an ad in my home town newspaper to say in big block letters: DEAR MOM AND DAD: PLEASE ACCEPT MY APOLOGY FOR EVERYTHING I SAID FROM 1975 - 1985. I might...

I'd think you could add a goby or blenny...or even one of each.

It's always been my understanding that you want to be moving at least 10 times your systems water volume every hour. So your minimum water flow rate is 370, and if the Fluval at 110 is your only circulation, you need some more. A powerhead would probably be a good idea.

Just get yourself a tiger pistol shrimp - the shrimp will bulldoze the sand around while the goby stands guard