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Is it likely that a tank will be too "clean" for a bak-pak to collect any skimmate? I'm thinking of changing from the Rio to a MJ 1200 because I haven't collected anything in 3 weeks. I have lots of bubbles but no foam collected. Also, do I need to buy anything else to use the MJ or does the...

After going to CPR's bulletin board, I've found that others are having the same problem. I still haven't collected anything in 2 weeks since I cleaned the unit. I thought about switching from RIO to MJ, but the RIO seems to be working fine. I also saw where people are experiencing the same...

I cleaned my unit with fresh water last week. When I plugged it in, it sent lots of microbubbles into the tank for 2-3 days. The bubbles have stopped but there has been nothing in the collection cup for almost a week since I cleaned it. I had no problems before cleaning. The unit and tank are...

My live rock was covered with algae before I bought 20 scarlet hermits and 2 emerald crabs. After 3 days, the rock looks pretty clean. If they eat that much, do I need to give them some type of food now that there doesn't seem to be much algae? Thanks!

I currently have 2 MJ 900 powerheads, an Emp 400, and a Bak-Pak skimmer running on my 55g FOWLR. When everything is running, the water movement is very strong and my fish and shrimp all stay hidden out of the current. They only move around when I turn everthing off for feeding. They seem to...

I just want to be the next in line to rave about a refractometer like so many before me. I'm a newbie and tried to take the cheap way out and used the swing arm. Mine said 1.025 but the new refractometer said 1.030! I highly recommend one. At lease make sure your swing arm is correct. Just...

I ordered the one for glass so I'm pretty sure that's what I got. The only way to be careful is to not put the thing in the water. I can't move it 2 inches without starting to hear the scratching sound. I guess my very fine sand is all over the glass. The scrubber appears to be clean when I...

I bought this thing and thought it was going to be a lifesaver....until I noticed that my glass is all scratched. It appears to be getting sand under it (I have very fine sand). Am I forced to just throw this thing in the trash? I would appreciate any other suggestions on cleaning the glass...

I'm about to order my inverts from this site and have a quick question. I know that nothing is certain, but what are the odds of a $6 serpent star eating a $20 cleaner shrimp?

My tank has finished cycling and I will be going to buy 2 small Ocellaris clownfish tomorrow. I have some Bio Blend Staple Diet Small that came with my IO salt. What else should I feed them? Thanks

Here is the list I'm considering right now for my 55 gal FOWLR (to be added slowly). Please let me know if you think I need any additions to the cleanup crew or if you see any compatibility issues. Thanks. 2 Percula Clowns 30 Nassarius Snails 20 Scarlet Hermits 1-2 Cleaner Shrimp 1 Fighting...

My FOWLR tank has finished cycling and I'm ready for livestock. I've seen a lot of people saying that the cleanup crew should be the first addition. It is my understanding that most of the cleanup crew eat algae. My tank doesn't appear to have much algae for them to eat. Should a wait on...

....at what point during the cycle should I take it out? Thanks for the help.

Should I be using the protein skimmer while waiting for the cycle to complete? Also, this maybe a stupid question but does RO water from Culligan need to be dechlorinated? Thanks!

I just plugged in my new BAK-PAK 2 and the bubbles came up toward the collection cup. I thought everything was great until they started slowly bubbling over the top at the corners. The bubbling problem is not in the collection cup. It is bubbling between the collection cup and the side of the...

Thanks for the help. I'm sorry, but I don't think I was being clear. The bubbling problem is not in the collection cup. It is bubbling between the collection cup and the side of the unit--meaning it will eventually run down the side and drip into the floor. I hope this explanation helps.

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I just plugged in my new BAK-PAK 2 and the bubbles came up toward the collection cup. I thought everything was great until they started slowly bubbling over the top at the corners. I thought I may need to turn my pump (Rio 600) down but I'm not sure how to do that. Does anyone have any...

After searching the board for pics, I've determined that it is indeed a peanut worm. Unfortunately, I think it is dead. Thanks for the help!

This thing came in with my live rock today. Not sure if it is alive or not. Looks like some sort of worm. Would like to know what it is and if I should take it out. Thanks for the help!