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So Ive been on and off this forum during my short career as a SW aquarist. I was previously in Miami but about 4 months ago I picked up and moved to Northern California. Due to my love for my money pit, i mean tank I broke it all down, cleaned and dried it and moved it with me. For the past...

I bought and set up a brand new 1/4 hp eco plus chiller for my new 350 gal system. The system will be up in about a month or so as I am still curing my live rock. Anyway, I ran the chiller through a system of water just to double check everything and low and behold 50% of the water that I was...

Been having a serious green algae problem, it began with my bulbs and phosphate levels, that problem has been corrected and growth has been stunted, besides hermits, is there anything I can add to do some gardening? THanks

Just got home from work a few minutes ago, went to check on my tank and noticed that my maroon clown was more energetic than normal. side note: I have recently lost two fish, one a veteran of my tank, and another a new addition. The maroon clown has been through thick and thin going on 4 years...

So I have a huge Flatworm problem, I did a little reading on this site and see that Flatworm Exit is a popular solution, but like some I defer from adding chemicals to my tank until absolutely necessary. I have read here and there about an arrow crab or a scooter blenny, though without any...

So I had my tank moved to and from my house during fumigation, it was covered and I mean covered in pink coraline algea. Most was cleaned off and now where the dead coraline "skeletons" were is growing again, but a lime green rather than that pink that I know. New coraline is growing already on...

So long story short, my house was fumigated, I paid the LFS to break down my tank, store it with all its contents and then bring it back five days later. Here is how it went, let me know what you think, ill post after pics first. For the record I'm disappointed in how colorless my tank is now, I...

Hey Guys, I have finally compiled some pictures of my 26 bow and its equipment. 26 Bow Front Tank and Stand 55 gal rated wet/dry w/ overflow box and bioballs and rio 2400 return pump 55 gal rated aqua c Remora Skimmer 165watt pc lighting All for the LOW LOW price of $300

How much trust I just put into my fish store. My house is being fumigated tomorow and the best decision was to remove the tank. The easiest and consequently safest method turned out to be pick up and then delivery by my LFS. So Ive been with them for about two years, and they have yet to steer...

In Miami Florida 26 Bow Front Tank Wooden Tank Stand 55gal rated Wet/Dry complete Rio 1200 return pump 165 watt PC lighting system 90gal rated Aqua C remora Skimmer All for the low low price of $250

So the house at which I rent is infested with termites, Truly Nolen says get these tanks the F out of this house. Is that necesary? Should I do it just to avoid problems?

My 55 reef tank is right next to a window. Once and awhile i open the blinds and the sunlight gets in the tank. Why is it that the sunlight illuminates so much deeper into the tank whereas my MH leave lots of dark areas, the sunlight though illuminates the areas that my light doesnt.

here is a tankshot...any coral rock or fish is for sale Again its 3 Large Star Polyp Colonies 1 Green Star Polyp Colony 1 Pair Goldstripe Maroon Clown 1 Perc Clown

Tank Stand 160 watts Current PC Lighting 55gal rated Sump All Pumps and Powerheads Included HOB Skimmer Misc Products 1 Pair Gold Strip Maroon Clowns 1 Percula Clown 10lbs Live Base Rock 5lbs Live Tonga Rock 20lbs Live Sand 3 Large Colonies of Star Polyps 1 Large Colony of Green Star Polyps 1...

I have recently been informed of a possible city change,,,about 500miles from where i am currently located. I would be moving two tanks 55 and 26 with a total of 45 corals, 6 fish, 125lbs rock, 5 star fish, 3 shrimp, sand.... Is this all worth it? my tanks are very well established, should i...

So i was looking around for the differnt kinds of algae and i seem to be unable to find anything that compares to what i am currently plagued with. Its a deep maroon almost purple color and is very leafy and rigid. It is starting to get out of control, any suggestions on containment methods or...

Is there a thread that exists that is for algae similar to the existing threads outlining common hitchikers and the best ways to treat/exterminate them? nmevermind the algae section is in the hitchikers section.

My light has been broken since last friday, thats over a week, I improvised and used my T5 75 watt sump light on my Main tank in the meantime, but the new like arrives today and I was wondering. Adfter my corals becoming accustomed to virtually no light if i suddenly turn on my new 600watt...

Outer Orbit is claiming that they have developed this. Is this a safe purchase....its a great deal...2x150HQI 10,000K and 2x130 dual bulb True Blue Actinics and 6 Lunar Lights all for $615...I need a new light urgently it is a very tempting purchase...I would appreciate anybodys opnion on the...

Hello, I turned my lights on this morning, and my actinics were not turning on, i checked all the connections and everything looks fine, would the bulb just go out without any warning? The lights are about 1yr old.