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I'm upgrading my power heads to at least one MP10. I've got a 29 gallon standard tank. I'm sure one is enough but should I have two? Or would two be overkill? Also, does anyone have opinions on Ecotech's battery backup unit? Would a lower priced computer backup be just as good?

I had a Watchman Goby jump recently and decided to do the right thing and cover my tank with egg crate. Well, I replaced the Watchman and about two nights later can you believe that sucker figured out a way to jump through one of the the 1/2" or so square holes in the egg crate? I'm completely...

Can the back glass be painted after the tank is already running with livestock? Obviously I'm not talking about spray paint. But could I get a can of paint and a roller and paint it on or do I need to worry about paint fumes or anything? This sounds like a trivial question, but I'm concerned...

I was watching my Diamond Goby eating today. They sift through the sand for food which I find interesting to watch. As he was searching for a place to graze a nassarius snail crossed his path. He sucked the whole snail in his mouth and spit him out sending him out of the way. I think I will...

To those that gave me some tips here recently to get my stagnate tank back up and running a heartfelt thank you! For those that haven't seen my posts, my tank was without livestock for 1.5-2 years. There were a couple of cerith snails but the last of those died within the last 4 months or so...

My tank is back up and running after a year and a half or so of no major life. I'm preparing a stock list but I don't know exactly what I want so I'm looking for some suggestions to go along with my initial thoughts. Second, once I decide on the fish, I'm curious about the order to add them...

SWF.com has a special for 50 hermits and 50 assorted snails. I have a standard 29 gal. tank. Is that overkill for me? Should I not put in that ammount or would that be ok?

I just got back from the LFS where I purchased my new lighting fixture. I had talked myself out of LEDs because of the price. But I was interested in the Marineland Reef Capable system. It has mixed reviews so I wasn't sure. Well, the LFS had just been given 5 of the brand new units with...

Doing some reading on algae scrubbers. Love the concept but I'm not very handy. I was reading a post about a DIY on a scrubber in a bucket. I'm just trying to wrap my head around the physics of how it will all work in my setup without overflowing and flooding my living room. Here's what I'm...

I'm looking through some reviews on the unit and don't see much on this forum. It looks like this is more for a nano tank but I'm wondering if I would get enough spread on a standard 29 gallon? It's 30 inches long. Doing my research it looks like 3W LEDs are the only way to go and this unit...

I've been away from this forum for a year or two while taking a bit of a tank break. I'm looking for a couple bits of advice in getting my tank back to its old condition. A little background: My tank has been running for a couple of years now but with no major life or maintenance being...

Do 2-part supplements expire? I've had some large bottles of Ocean's Blend for a few years now. I haven't used them in my tank in quite a while. Is it safe to shake them up real good and use them again or should I play it safe and get new? If I should get new, what does everyone suggest for a...

I was reading a post where someone recommended reef safe wrasses as schooling fish. They also recommended at least one male and multiple females. I'm just now deciding what fish to add to my tank after upgrading and recycling. I want a 6-line wrasse as I've had one before and it was a...

I may be quite the dork for thinking this is as cool as I do, but it was really awesome. I noticed some white flatworms on my glass tonight. They were fairly small and I didn't know what they were at first. Then I noticed some nearly microscopic pods nearby. The largest flatworm (still very...

I have read that a DSB will take some time before it becomes effective at reducing nitrates. Any idea how long it takes on average? I have about 4" in a 29 gallon tank. I had 3" but read that 4 would be more affective and reduce the possibility of anything getting down too far and breaking the...

I've had my RO/DI unit for a few years and I'm starting to lose pressure in my reservoir tank. It's a 3.2 gallon tank and I need to know the proper psi for the air bladder inside. I assume I can just pump it back up to the proper pressure. It has an air valve on the outside. Does anyone know...

I think I'm looking for quite a bit of technical info related to a DSB. I just did a tank upgrade and started with a new LS bed of about 3 inches. I want to take advantage of the DSB to its fullest extent if possible so I don't want to add the wrong "critters". There is currently no livestock...

I just upgraded my tank size and started with new water and LS. I used my old LR so my cycle was very quick. All levels are in check except my pH is about 7.8. Can anyone recommend a good and safe buffer to bring my pH up to the proper level? Preferably something I can buy at one of the big...

I'm looking for some advice on specific filter material for my Fluval canister. I am aware of some peoples disdain for canisters but I have chosen to use it and clean it regularly so that it will not be a nitrate haven. At the moment I am using the carbon and biomax rings that came with the...

I'm posting in the New Hobbyists thread as I'm sure others can learn from my question and the answers I receive. About a week or two ago I upgraded from a 20 to 29 gal tank. Everything is new except for the LR. I used new LS to make a DSB and used new freshly mixed RO/DI saltwater. I added my...