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Thanks! While we're on the subject... Is minimum 3 weeks of quarantine sufficient? Is 2 newly purchased fish at a time in the hospital tank OK? So...if I buy 2 fish from the lfs at the same time, bring them home and leave one in quarantine for 3 weeks & 1 for 4 weeks (to space out their...

THANKS guys. In the case where I might have to treat new fish in quarantine with a non-copper medication to get rid of disease that they bring with them--can I still put this live rock back into the main tank, or is this a bad idea? Sounds like it is ok from what you said, Beth, about treating...

General question: Can live rock in a quarantine tank be a disease carrier? Can I put a piece of live rock in my quarantine tank for the cycle/bio filter for when I purchase several new fish...then after they 'pass' their quarantine test, put the rock back in the main tank if I don't see any...

Steve, do you think that this pump is too big for my setup? This is the circulation I am planning: 92G with 2 factory installed corner overflows, 20G sump, 4 powerheads in main tank (2 top @ 250GPH / 2 bottom @ 100GPH). Is all that too much or too little? Should I ditch 1 or 2 of the top...

Actually... I was thinking of putting a snowflake in with these guys anyways. Reason I didn't mention it is because from what I've read, as long as you have a big enough tank for an eel (+50G for Snowflake), you don't need to plan for them in the inches of fish per gallon calculation since they...

Are you still a fan of lifeguards? Is yours still kickin? I'm thinking about getting one to use as sump return but wanted to ask your advice first. Thanks.

Thanks guys, another question about this group in a 92. The tank is only 4 feet long (a high tank, I know not as good as a breeder tank but my only option due to space constraints). I know that Harks can be active dudes. Is he gonna be squished? I know feeling squished = higher stress =...

Thanks people, good advice. Anyone else?? Just want to be sure

Hey all, In your humble (and not so humble if you prefer) opinions, can you tell me based on experience with these fish that any of you may have whether or not I am overstocking a planned 92 gallon with: 1 volitan lion, 1 porcupine puffer (diodon holocanthus), 1 australian harlequin tusk I know...

I'm purchasing a 90G oceanic tank right now, and plan on setting up a sump. Some of the advice I've received is that for large tanks (especially the sizes you're looking at) is that sumps are crucial for aquariums and indespensible for reef setups (I'm doing fish only and I'm still using a...

Hey people... Does anyone know of a place/manufacturer that makes 100-125G bow front aquariums? Or even a store...or someone trying to get rid of a used one?? Can't afford a custom job, but looking for what is out there... I'll post my email address if you got a lead for me! I know that AGA...

Hey people... Does anyone know of a place/manufacturer that makes 100-125G bow front aquariums? Or even a store...or someone trying to get rid of a used one?? Can't afford a custom job, but looking for what is out there... I'll post my email address if you got a lead for me! I know that AGA...

just to clarify...according to the guy, the explosion may occur when MIXING salt & h2o in the tank, not adding pre-mixed salt water. of course...that's why i say at set up only, because one would never mix salt & h20 in the tank when it is established & has life in it, as the un-dissolved salt...

Still planning out the purchase of my next setup as some of you have noticed... So I went to an LFS that doesn't sell acrylic tanks / doesn't believe in them, and was trying to understand why. He gave the typical reasons and mentioned one I had never heard...that the heat released in the...

Brian, THANKS! Appreciate the offer...I'm going to do some studying this weekend & check out a few setups w/ sumps to get some ideas...I'll get back to you soon with some questions. Dave

They fit just fine, along with my 2 pet labs, landlord, wife and TV...lots o' water changes though. :D I'm planning a tank for these guys.

You hit the nail on the head Salty, a big reason is because of those damn dollar signs...my wife is gonna remove approval if if I hit her w/ one more big expense I'm planning for... Guess I'm not sure where to start looking...what make/model unit should I look at? as I mentioned I prefer cheap...

Thanks Reef & Pufferlover. Related followup question: Seems like many on the aggressive board recommend seeding live sand with a detrivore kit to seed live sand...w/ amphipods, copepods, shrimp, stars, worms, etc... Won't aggressive fish such as mine make lunch of such a kit in short time...

If I get Live Rock, do I need to worry about making sure that I get rid of mantis shrimp & bristleworms? Or will these guys just eat em: Harlequin Tusk Volitan Lion Porcupine Puffer Snowflake Eel

Hey people. I want to do a rubbermaid sump for a skimmer, my heaters, and a bag of charcoal, as basic as possible. No drilling if preferred and minimal plumbing. What minimum size should I do? Do I need to put a powerhead in it to give the water some movement? Or can I just drop the heater &...