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Another good skimmer from what I've read / heard. I use Euro so I can't tell you too much about that one. I know alot of people use that skimmer. Euro & AquaC are both considered to be top line skimmers. Search the site and you'll find lots of info on these skimmers.

Take a look at Euro-Reef. Do a search on this site (or the web) and you'll find tons of info on these skimmers. They're top of the line. For around $200-300 you can get a good one for your tank.

...oh and what kind of lighting?

Looks great. What kind of filtration setup do you have?

What do you mean by twist and fit? The PC bulbs have four little pins that fit into 4 sockets in the end cap. It looks like they should just plug in and out of the sockets. Does this sound like your setup? I didn't do any twisting. Maybe this is my problem? I do still have the cover on...

I just changed my 65 watt PCs the other day, but it was incredibly difficult. I couldn't find the directions for the lamp so I had to wing it. It's a coralife fixture and has straight pin connections. To get my bulbs out of the end caps I had to pry them out with the tip of a screw driver. I...

Brittle stars are great. Just watch your water quality or they'll start droping pieces of themselves all over (happened to me a few years ago when my water quality dropped-stupid me!). I feed mine by hand and I love him. He's thrived in my tank. They can get big... something to keep in mind.

I recently won a battle with this stuff myself. It hasn't completely disappeared, but now it's no more than a minor, minor problem. Here are the "attack" points I focused on... 1. Make sure to clean any type of mechanical filter at least once a week or even more if the filter picks up lots...

You could be right about the cycle thing. Maybe I'll just have to wait it out. I've already got a small counch (1 inch) and I don't think he can keep up. Thanks for your help.

Possibly, but then I'm wondering why it would have taken 2 months to materialize? I also didn't notice any spikes in the usual suspects.

I recently have been battling a major diatom outbreak. As I understand it Diatoms thrive when they have a silicate source. I'm wondering where the stuff would be coming from in my tank. I have a 55 gallon with 1 royal gramma, 2 small clown fish, 2 fire fish, and a small cleanup crew. I have...

I'm looking to use the chemical pads that squidd mentioned. Can I ask how/where you use these in a sump?

Does anyone use Poly Filters in their canister filter? If so could you share the details of your usage. I've got a HOT Magnum and I would like to use Poly Filter pads in it. Thanks for your help.

I purchased 20-25 pounds of Fiji premium LR from SWF.com for my 55G. I'd say it was closer to 25 pounds. Sorry no pics. They told me that it was cured and that I could put it right in the tank and that's exactly what I did. The skimmer went a little crazy, but I had no other problems to...

Is it possible to paint on a background while my tank is still setup or do I need to break it down and take everything out? If it is possible how can it be done and with what type of paint? Thanks for the help.

Man this site is a great source. Chainsaw5vent that was my other major concern. I figured that having no salt and/or "bio waste" was the problem, but I wasn't sure. It's nice to hear that you had the same lack luster freshwater results. I'll have to make sure my next test run happens in...

I'll have to take a look at the collar tonight when I get home, but I'm 100% sure that it does have the distintive base you mentioned. It's long enough for the pump to rest on it. I was actually wondering about that yesterday. This must be something other than a Euroreef. I've got to say I'm...

I wish I could post one, but I don't have a digital camera. Maybe I can borrow one and post a pic in few days. Any idea if Jeff still makes this skimmer? I went to his site and he didn't have them listed there. I noticed he does sell ER skimmers. Using google I managed to find an ok picture...

It looks like it has the needle wheel impleller along with the special venturi setup. White and circular with little platic needle like things. What's the Southbay skimmer?

BIGMAC, thanks for the reply. I'm feeling a bit better about my purchase after seeing your photo, but I'm having the same suspicions you are...maybe it's not a real euroreef. The riser tube and the other tubing that goes with it looks similar to mine. The white part of the tubing is identical...