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I can't chose between a Flame or Halfblack angel for my 65. The tank already contains 1 Perc clown, 1 Tailspot blenny, 1 Firefish goby, 1 Hi-fin banded goby. Remaing fish to be added before the angel include 1 Yellow assessor, 1 Mandarin goby As you can see these are all small peacefull...

Originally Posted by TeresaQ both can be shy at first. i have both, and now they both come out all the time. royal gramma may be better with what you have. I'm with TeresaQ on this one, I have had both and feel the Gramma is best choice for the fish you already have.

Its late and I'm tired so I apolagize in advance for anything I say past this point. ( I only read the first post and felt I should speak up from my own experiance) I started with a 65 gal tank and quickly realized how little I could keep in this tiny tank. (very dissapointing would be a...

kpk, Even though my 210 is a major PITA when it comes to working on the tank I would not go with the 180. The taller tank just looks so much better IMO. I don't feel the the taller tank is any better other than looks and total volume. I would however be concerned about lighting/heat issues as...

I opted for the 210 over the 180 because I didn't like the height to length ratio on the 180 based strctly on asthetics. However the 210 is deffinately a PITA to work on (can't hardly reach the bottom or back) also will need very strong lights to reach bottom as well ( more electricity and more...

Will it fit a 8x10" sump? If so i'll go the $90.00 total shipped. I can be reached (386) 362-9810 Thanks, Chris

I don't know if this will help seeing how I have little exp. with skimmers but, when I was researching ASM skimmers I was surprised at the amount of people using the G-3 on tanks over 120 gal(most all had modded to a recirculating design that is offered from the ASM site at a modest cost) I...

I am using the Tropic Marin also and have low Calc and Mag levels as well. My tank has only been up for a few months and is without any Calc loving life other than LR. I have been noticing a slow drop in the levels between water changes so I attribute this to low levels in the mix itself. I'm...

Originally Posted by windmill Good question. I bet the "waves" or water surges might encourage noisy downpipes or perhaps affect the siphon. You got overflows journeyman? Built in or overflow box? Yes, Good question indeed and something I had not considered. I have built in overflows and am...

Thanks 1journeyman, My current set up puts me around 13x turnover with the approx. head loss included. With the advertised flow of the wave at 4000gph this should put me around 32x and should be plenty for my long term plans. I'm really glad you posted this info on the wave. I was just about to...

My guess would be patience and common sense. It is truly amazing how far these two items will get you.

This sounds pretty good. I had talked to the manufacturer about 2 wks ago but was hesitant to buy until I got some positive feedback from folks using the device. There was a lot of excitement when it was first released but no real feedback after its introduction. I realy thought this should work...

1journeyman, I have been trying to find info on the wave2k and it appears you have about the same setup as I. ( 180 gal 72x24x24 ) Is one center unit mounted on the side panel able to move water the entire length of the tank? Once you had the unit running properly does it remain that way or does...

WOW! Thats pretty impressive. I had no idea fish lived that long. Not one of the things I researched when selecting my fish list.

Bang Guy, Thanks much for the replies. Your post have been very informative and helpful. Thanks again, Chris

Yes, it does suck. I have posted on another site and got about the same results. I do agree with your point that I may be overstocked but most of the fish are on the small side and I think will be OK. Any one of the names you mentioned above can chime in any time now, I have seen the advice they...

If your setting up a new tank and dont want to plumb w/PVC pipe and opt for the much easier to use clear vinyl. Make sure you cover it from all available light, otherwise it will have algea growing in it within 3 weeks. The options are pretty simple , cover the pipe or be ready to remove and...

Yes it is very nice here but good LFS is very hard to find. I'm pretty much on my own and value the knowledge and advice a good fish store has to offer. My LFS is about 50 miles and I've pretty well had it with their advice. Do you think anyone will offer any opinions or advice on my stocking...

Sorry, I should have specified Alkalinity is Meq/L, and yes I am looking for something to raise calcium only. This is a very new system and I am looking for ways to adjust and stabilize water parameters before I start adding livestock. Kind of a experimental phase till I get the hang of things...

My tank parameters have been stable but the calcium is on the low side (350). Does anyone have any suggestions on which supplement is best for raising calcium level without affecting other params? There is no livestock or coral yet, so calcium usage will be low and I have a calcium reactor that...