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Hello all, I got a free Magnum Canister today (used but works great!), I plan on using it for water flow and maybe the occasional bag of carbon or an inline heater. Are there any other cool ways I can use this? Thanks!

Hello all, I am familiar with the one per species group rule but I was wondering if a PJ card would be compatible with a banggai in 55g? If so, should I add them together or seperately? I currently have no other live stock.

Hello all, I have recently started my skimmer (Coralife Super skimmer 65) and it is currently in the "break-in" period... How will I know when it is no longer being "broken in"? Shuld I just turn up the dial after 24 hrs? Thanks...

Hello all, I just received my Coralife Superskimmer 65! I want to test the pump etc... so I have it hooked up to my tank (HOB style) which is currently filled only with Freshwater for a "wet run". Am I correct in assuming that I will see nothing but bubbles just below the collection cup as there...

Hello all, I am in the process of setting up a 55g tank and I would like to upgrade my lighting. Should I be looking for 2 24" lights (to eliminate any shadow caused by the center brace) or will one 48 " fixture be enough? Thanks!

Hello all, Can someone explain what exactly is involved with hooking up a RO unit in my home? Is there a lot of plumbing? Thanks!

I originally posted this in the equipment section but go no answer... Can anyone here help me? Thanks! I am currently setting up my 55g FOWLR system. I am in the very early stages of this and I need a measurement from someone. I don't have my skimmer yet but I would like to place my tank and...

Hello all, I am currently setting up my 55g FOWLR system. I am in the very early stages of this and I need a measurement from someone. I don't have my skimmer yet but I would like to place my tank and start mixing seawater. How much clearance will I need from the wall for this skimmer to fit...

Hello all, I am in the midst of setting up a 55g FOWLR and I have a couple of questions... The first: Is painting the rear glass OK? If so what type of paint should I use? Second: Where is the best place to mount my heater? Sidewall? Back wall away from skimmer/HOB power filter? Thank you!

Hello all! I got a great deal on a 55 gallon glass aquarium this week and would like to set up a salty environment for some ocean creatures! I am not a total newb but it has been a few years since I last kept a saltwater aquarium. I am on a pretty tight budget but I want to do this right. I...

Has anyone kept these? I saw a few when I was in Florida this spring and I really thought they were neat. I realize that I would probably never see the thing but it would be kind of neat to know it was there. I have never seen them advertised anywhere so I assume they aren't easy to keep or...

Hello all... Well, I thought it would finally be time to set up my big tank but alas, I will probably be moving in a year so I have to set up something smaller... I am thinking a 20L with some soft corals and some smaller fish... Anyone have any pics? If you post also let me know what kind of...

Hi, I am looking at a 20L Mini reef,I have never kept corals so I am not sure what kind of light requirements they have... I am looking at a 2x65 watt 50/50™ Compact Fluorescent. Can I use other lamps in this fixture? Or are the 50/50's sufficient? Thanks...

Hello all... I would like some information on canister filters. In the past I have just used HOBs and powerheads but would like to move up. A couple of questions: What brands are recommended? Why? Do I need to have a hang-on overflow? Can I simply put the 2 hoses in the tank? How do I...

OK, this idea came to me as I was working overnight (which I don't normally do, and since I haven't slept yet, this may not actually be a good idea) Do you hate bending over to fill jugs, buckets etc... with freshly mixed saltwater for water changes? Well, try this... (may only be practical...

Hello all... I want to use one of the "kits" (probably 10 or 20g) for my QT. If I am not dealing with corals will the single strip light be OK? I plan on using a small amount of LR to cycle the tank and probably the HOB filter that comes with the kit for my filtration. Is this sufficient...

Hello all... Well, my plan worked perfectly. I have been planning a 10g nano but dreaming of something bigger so I took my wife with me to LFS this afternoon... She fell in love with the Coral Beauty Angel Can someone give me minimum tank requirements for such a fish. In my reading I...

Hello all, I hope this it the appropriate place for this (if not please point me in the right direction)... I am looking for a good LFS in the Twin Cities area... I have been out of the hobby for a few years now and have moved so I am unfamiliar with the state of LFS in the area. Internet...

Hello all, I am in the very early planning stages for a 10g nano tank. I am wondering what kind of skimmer works best for this situation. I never used a skimmer on my 29g but I also had a very low bio-load (two PJ cardinals, a cleaner shrimp and a small cleaning crew). I am on a budget so I...

Hello all, What does everyone think of the Marineland systems? Are they all acrylic? I am looking at a 12 Gallon Nano FOWLR set up... Tips always appreciated...