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Yes, they are all alive. I managed to catch most of them and dumped them into my sump instead.

Hey buba - I am originally from Minnesota to, but I got into this hobby after I left. Since you are close to the Cities I'd be there is a good saltwater fish store around: http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=e...149&q=aquarium You should definitely get a book and do some research as a first...

I decided to try and feed some brine shrimp to my fish, and ended up dumping them all into my main tank - there are now hundreds. It's a 90 gallon with a 20 gallon sump. I only have 2 fire fish an a cleaner crew in there right now. The firefish seem to be enjoying them as are my zoo's, but...

One suggestion is to find a local aquarium society. I joined on in my area and they have a forum that is much less crowded and has been very useful for getting focused information while I'm getting started up. Since there are fewer people browsing and responding, the amount of noise and flames...

Your snails and hermits look good. Wait until your tank cycles and you start seeing some algae (brown) before you add them, then they will be sure to have some food. As for your fish - I don't know very much - I haven't really gotten into selecting my fish. I know that I want to have a pair of...

Oops - that's not what I meant, and I didn't even say what I meant... I mean you should put the rock (and other equipment) at some value, but the rock is going to be a good benchmark to see if you are getting a deal. If he has 150lbs of live rock and you value it at 1.50 per pound (which is...

800 for all that doesn't seem bad. If you value that Live Rock at 1.50 per pound, but most likely you will be getting it shipped to you for 3.50-6.00 per pound (plus shipping), and then you'll have to cure it. I bet you could offer less and get it. I paid $600 for a custom stand & canopy, 90...

Buy equipment used - you can get some fantastic deals. A guy around here (DC area) just sold a 120 gallon with custom canopy and stand for $200... just because he had to move it out. If you are in or near a metro area you can find all kinds of good deals if you keep your eyes open. Check out...

I'm at the same point as you. My tank is finished cycling and I'm looking to add the cleaner crew. I have a 90 gallon, but instead of getting a full-on cleaner crew package right now, I think I am just going to add a smaller number of snails like mentioned above, and some crabs. At one point...

I'm setting up a 90 gal saltwater, my next step is to add live rock. I found a really good deal on about 50 lbs of live rock locally. This is cured rock that has been in his existing setup for a while. I know I'll want at least 150 total, but will not be able to get the rest soon. Is it ok to...

Originally Posted by ezee ...I am, however, getting less than half a cup an hour, about 6 gal a day as prev mentioned. ... The only I can thing I can think of is that I did not drill out the feed hole after I pierced it (I am getting seemingly decent flow from that hole though). Or maybe my PSI...

Originally Posted by Jerthunter ...you said that both 100 gpd and 125 gpd membranes could fit into the housing? If this is so, would it be one of the 100 gpd membranes that operate at lower pressure? That's what I believe. A couple of clarifications though - the membrane must be of the same...

Just curious how many Gallons Per Day (GPD) everyone's RO unit is and what kind of RO membrane you have. I believe this is the primary cause for the low output I've been experiencing. From my research on the web, a 125 GPD RO membrane must operate at higher pressures (100 PSI - 250 PSI), and...

Originally Posted by Jerthunter ...so far I have only had one problem (my own fault) caused by turning the needle valve until it pierced through both sides of the pipe I did the exact same thing. I'm not sure what your plumbing is like, but I was able to replace the copper tube with a new...

What do folks recommend for a battery backup? Any particular models or brands that are good for tanks? I want to avoid this situation...

Ah, that's not what I was referring to, I should have been more clear. I have my unit hooked up the same way. I was asking how you hooked up the supply side to the raw water source - with a needle valve or the hose connect. I'm assuming you get more pressure with the hose connect, which...

Granted, I'm a newbie too, but I've found The Consientious Marine Aquarist to be extremely useful and informative. I also have the New Marine Aquarium Step-by-Step Setup & Stocking Guide by Michael Paletta. It's smaller, but a good reference, especially as I begin to get my tank ready. I also...

I did check out all his feedback and only saw 2 negatives... I should have done a bit more research I guess. I think the unit will be ok for maintenence fills, but not for the initial fill up. Airforceb2 - how do you have your unit connected? I have the needle valve under my sink, but I...

I realize this is an old thread, but was curious if anyone can report on the actual GPD of a dvoneb RO/DI unit and any tips to improve output. I have recently purchased one and am getting less than 1 gallon per hour! The seller of the unit has not yet responded. I'm anxious to get my 90...

I paid 135 for a 6 stage w/ extra set of filter replacements & shipping from the big auction site. Its supposed to do 125 gallons per day (5 gal per hour) and it has a 4 gallon storage tank - however, I'm not convinced yet that it can do that much output. I've had it sitting for at least 2...