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Hey all, I am working on a Pan world pump for my closed loop but the rubber threading don't seem to be matching up with my threaded PVC very well. I can't screw them in for more than a quarter of an inch. This is causing the pump to suck air when I turn it on. Should I just silcone the...

Hi all, I just installed my new XM 20Ks and they look really white with a hint of blue. As the bulb burns in will the light get more bluish? Thanks

Hey all, For those of you that use this test kit. The solution at the end of the process is cloudy but there is no yellow in it. Am I correct in assuming that the test relies on color not clarity of the the solution? Thanks, E

Hey all, Can you use PC-11 epoxy for plumbing with PVC? Thanks! E

Hey all, I have a durso style standpipe in my oceanic overflow. I have read that it is self priming. So to put this in layman's terms, I will not have to take the risk of getting a mouthful of cruddy water to get this thing started? That would be awesome. E

Hi all, I am drilling my lr and mounting it with plastic rods to make it more stable. I am using a clear hard plastic window shade wand, the thing that turns your blinds when you rotate it. Do you think this is safe. I am assuming that most types of hard clear plastic should be safe but...

Hi all, I built a custom stand for my 90g a short while ago and I just discovered upon filling that the tank is very slightly not level. The front left corner waterline is approx 2-3 mm lower than the back right. About a quarter of an inch. Is this significant enough to take drastic measures...

Hi all, Can I keep a Diamond or Randall's Island Goby with 1 inch of Nature's Ocean sand (.5 - 1.2?)? Thanks! E

Hey all, I just got a euroreef with the associated euroreef pump. Can it be used as a regular pump to provide circulation in my tank while I am waiting for my Mag to arrive? Thanks! E

All, For all those who have used both of these sands. Is the aragamax better looking? I am doing a SSB for my DT and want as white and uniform an aragonite sand as I can get. I have not seen the aragamax up close and was wondering if there is a distinct visual difference. Natures ocean looks...

Hey all, This may seem like a silly question but I thought it would be good to ask. I just got my PFO dual MH ballast and the thing is HUGE! It is a lot larger than I thought it would be. This limits my placement options. I am correct in assuming that I should not place this anywhere where it...

Hey all, I just got my MH's and spider light reflectors. Ihad two questions. The instructions that came with the reflector say that the bulb should be perpendicular to the front of the aquarium. Is that correct? Seems strange to have the bulb point at the glass instead of lengthwise along...

Hi all, Does anyone use this rock in their tank? How do you like it? Thanks in advance!!! E

Hey all, I am looking for feedback on any possible aggression from any of these fishes, that you have experienced. Assuming that they are not overcrowded or sick. Percula Red Firefish Hippo Tang Diamond Goby Royal Gramma Mandarin Thanks!

Hey all, I have an RO/DI that did not work very well and my filtered water is at 35 pp(my tap is 45). It took me forever (3 weeks) to 60% fill the tank and I already added 40 gal worth of salt before I realized (My tank is a 90). Should I just add the rest of the salt with real RO water...

Hey all, Here are some pics of a couple of my favorite DIY LiveRocks that my 3 year old and I made! Still in the freshwater curing stage. Big thanks to Oceana and the rest of the crew from that thread. E

Hey all, About 4 weeks ago I built a stand with my wife and two daughters. All of the input and the threads on this site really helped!!! I just wanted to post pictures of the stand (just got access to a digi cam!). :thinking: THANKS TO ALL WHO POSTED PICS AND PLANS! :cheer:

Hey all, On one of these devices is the RO cartridge supposed to snap/screw-in? The reason I ask is because when I put mine in it did not snap or screw in. I am worried that it is one of the reasons I am getting poor flow. Thanks! E

Hey all, I have been planning a closed loop for a while and have an intake question. I really don't like the look of exposed pipes so I want to plumb the closed loop intake behind the black shield of my overflow (via an intake pvc connected to an external pump mounted above my tank). I plan to...

All, I just saw a show last night on the science channel about how the Great Barrier Reef in Austrailia is being devoured by a specific type of seastar, the Crown of Thorns. The show discussed the impact of various factors in the possible/impending demise of that reef system. It was exciting...