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I've been looking at getting a calc reactor (co2, etc) system for awhile and have been drawn to the MRC systems. How helpful are they? Is it worth the $$??

I've been noticing small mounds in my sandbed lately, I count about 5 in my show 60 fowlr. It has about a 2.5-3" depth, and is about a year along. You can easily see the red algae along with some trapped air bubbles, etc. It works great. Now all of a sudden, these 1/4 - 1/2" diameter mounds...

I cannot, for the life of me, decide on a return pump. I want something quiet, around the $200-250 range, and that is reputable and has good flow. I was thinking Sequence 750, Iwaki MD40x, or Ampmaster 2700. My tank is a 120 (4'x2'x2') with one corner 6"x6" overflow. I haven't picked a...

I just bought a new tank. It's a 120 gal, 48x24x24 with one corner 6x6 black overflow and a 1.5" drain. And it's glass. :eek: :eek: (for those of you other than golfish that are reading this, we have very differing opinions when it comes to glass vs. acrylic tanks - with me vigorously...

I'm setting up a 120 Gallon in the next few weeks (tank comes thursday and stand is in the garage being constructed! :D ) - As I patiently start to piece what equipment I want to be running, I'm currently thinking about external pumps. I read good things about AMP Master pumps and was thinking...

Beth, what is your opinion regarding UV sterilizers and their effect on reefs/FOWLR/etc... I'm thinking of one on my new system that I'll be setting up soon...

I have had a Juv. Koran Angel now (he's 2" long) for about 2 weeks. I acclimated him for 4 hours and he has not been bugged by the tank mates at all from what I've seen. In the past few days I have noticed his caudal fin and left pectoral fin show signs of rot, as if chunks have been taken...

Hey Kip, I page you because you're the only one I know that has a pentagon tank. :D I was cruising your website - what an awful crash! :nope: :eek: Glad to see it recovering so nicely. :) Anyway, I am tossing around ideas - planning for a new tank this summer. One of the choices that I...

I'm planning for my 180 gal. later this year - In what order would you introduce these fishes (obviously not listed here in order)?: Sohal Tang (I think this is a given last) LM Blenny Royal Gramma 2 Clarkii Clowns 7 Blue Reef Chromis Yellow Tang (if possible)/Red Sea Sailfin (too much conflict...

Are there any species of large angel that are reef safe (or reef safe "with close supervision")?

Anybody have any experience with these skimmers (Top Fathom)?? I'm looking at Euro-fil filtration sumps on a site and as an option you can add a "Top-Fathom" skimmer (adds $270 to base price of just sump).

I'm somewhat torn between two tanks (I'm getting a new setup this summer and need to start stand construction soon). They are both acrylic (no I don't do glass - personal preference). Which one would you get? They are pretty much identical in price (difference of $9). Should I go for the 4"...

My long 180 gal. project should be up and running by Christmas (a long ways away, but when you're on a budget - it takes awhile - and I'm going to build my own stand/canopy, etc). As you know, the best thing you can do in this hobby is plan ahead. I'm planning on at least 180 lbs. of LR, a LS...

I am setting up a 180 gal. soon and am going to have a sump - my current tanks do not have sumps. I was wondering what the best external return pumps are? What brands should I stay away from? I was looking in the $100-150 range...assuming the tank will hopefully turn over 4 times in an hour...

What is the difference (besides price!) between a normal ballast and an electronic one? :notsure:

My wife "approved" my future purchase of a 180 gallon Pentagon corner tank, provided I get rid of the other tanks in the house (75 gal, 60 gal, 12 gal nano). It's a done deal! Besides an in-wall tank, a HUGE pentagon tank is one of my dreams. It measures 48" x 48" and is 30" high (acrylic)...

Red General Starfish? I just got him a few days ago, ate first huge piece of krill, then today wouldn't touch it. Is it enough food for him for once a week feedings?

I have lost 2 fish in the past week - a perc clown and a raccoon butterfly. Both died very quickly, with no color loss, cloudy eyes, or fin rot. I have a hippo, 4-stripe, and cleaner shrimp that are thriving (currently). I was perplexed as to what was happening, as my levels looked normal...

In one of my FOWLR tanks I have quite a nasty film on the surface. I have no idea what it is caused by or how to get it to go away. From the top, it almost looks oily, and from below, you can see where the powerheads are trying to break it up. I have PLENTY of surface movement - my filstars...

I have a perc clown that I've had since October/03. He has been growing quite quick, muching down eagerly the flakes, pellets and brine shrimp that I've been feeding him for the past 6 months. All of a sudden, one day he wouldn't eat. Very unusual for him. This was about 2 weeks ago. Every...