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What is the recipe for live rock? if I remember right it's 4 parts crushed oyster shells and 1 part cement. Or is it 5 to 1? Thanks.

how long should it take to drill a hole through 3/8" aquarium glass? How hard should i be pushing? Thanks.

I'm drilling my tank for a closed loop system. How far from the edges of the tank should I drill them? I was thinking 3" from the top and sides. And 5" from the bottom, because of the sand bed. Thoughts? Thanks.

I'm looking for a 700+/- gph pump with a 1" input and output. Any suggestions? Thanks.

I'm planing a closed loop system with a SCWD (wave maker). I don't want to have to buy 2 diamond hole saw drill bits so I was wondering if I could use 1" holes for the supply and return? The limiting factor is going to be the pump and/or the return with the SCWD. I was going to go with a 500 or...

I have a 115 gallon tank with an overflow drilled for supply and return that I'm about to set up. I'm not really in the position to take it and have it drilled for a closed loop system. But it has a custom canopy with extra room. What I was wondering is if I could put a pump in the canopy to...

I'm pricing RO/DI filters and I really don't know much about them. I just know I don't want to lug water back from the fish store this go around. What features should I look for, and what should I stay away from. Right now I'm looking at a 4 stage 75/150 DPG unit from Smart Reef. What do you...

Is there a way to use tap water for an initial fill and treat it. It would take a lot of 5 gallon buckets to fill my tank. Thanks.

I'm having trouble with my 'baskets' floating up out on the filter. I have sponge and charcoal in them. How do i fix this, thanks.

I haven't cleaned the back of my tank. The outside is painted blue and I'm trying to get a natural coralline backdrop. But all I've gotten so far is loose green algae that slides right off. How do I promote coralline growth, thanks.

Would there be any problem with me just using water from my main tank to fill the quarantine tank? Or could I use 1/2 current water and 1/2 fresh salt water from the fish store? Also, should I put anything in it like a piece of live rock or a fake decorative plant or something? Thanks.

I thought it was because there was a little algae on the plastic that supports the lights. But I cleaned it off when I did a water change yesterday and there is still a slight greenish color to the water. My levels have been fine until recently (high Nitrates), I'm taking measures to reduce...

What causes them? What would the effect on your fish be? And how do I lower them? Thanks.

I have a Toby Puffer that has recently started to show swelling around his mouth. I'm planning a water change but wanted to know what else I can do to help. He's still eating and swimming about but he's not where he usually is in the tank. Hhat can I do for him? Thanks.

Whats the best way to clean a tank? I've just drained it and I know not to use soap and a kitchen sponge. I was thinking vinegar and a washcloth. Any suggestions, Thanks.

150 Tall Aquarium from Glass Cages w/ overflow and fittings and standpipes Euro-Reef RS-135 Protein Skimmer 3 Fish Cue TI-Heater/ IC Titanum Heater 250W Danner Mag-Drive Supreme 24 2400 GPH Pump a couple of Maxi-Jet 1200 Powerhead / MP 1200s Partially complete setup, ran out of time and...

Nitrite = 0 Ammonia = 0 Ph = 7.8 (ish) but my Nitrates are through the roof! between 20 and 40. Is this from Overfeeding? I'm about to do a water change. Thanks.

Around 6 months ago my Huma all bet killed my strawberry hermit crab. Now he seldom comes out from behind his rock. He used to be an active member of the tank. Has anyone else had this problem with Huma Triggerfish? Thanks.

Mine seems to have lost All of it's legs save One claw! I thought it had molted but it's been stationary for a while. I went to move him and that's all he has, one claw! He can't move. If I keep him fed and move him around a bit will he survive until his next molt? And can he grow all of that...

What do people clean their glass with? I've been doing a lot of work on mine and the saltwater drips/splashes make a mess, thanks.