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okay, so we got a 75 gallon tank today and I have a DIY 20 Long sump for a fish only tank. I built a bubble trap on both the in and return sides around a middle section for a refugium. The tank is a standard 20 gallon long from *****. What should I put in my middle section for the refugium...

so two weeks ago my 44 gallon tank started growing a massive amount of coral algae and the tank looked great. It has started growing on my powerhead and even on the side wall of the tank. Now I noticed an over abundance of green algae growing. I figure the issue is to much light. What is a...

i have had a red band I’d shrimp for the past year or so. I have noticed every new fish I have added to my tank end up dieing in 3 or 4 days. I had a gobby even jump out at one point. I noticed the other day that my red banded shrimp is following the new additions to the tank and harrasing them...

are UV filters worth getting and are they beneficial to saltwater tanks? I know they help with water clarity but do they do anything productive?

How long does it take for dry rock to become beneficial for a tank? I have been told a year form some and 3 months from others. Is there a way to speed up the process if I have a tank full of just dry rock with no fish or anything?

so I was gifted 200 lbs of beautiful dry rock.. i designed a new aquascape for my old corner tank.. looks amazing, at least to me lol. Now.. it’s running on 2 fluval 406 canisters for the time being, because I cannot find a sump to fit under the stand. Dose anyone know of a way to build a sump...

we are purchasing a nem for the first time. How do I acclaimate this guy so I don’t end up causing him issues?

So I have a crazy idea but before I cause my saltwater tank to crash I figure I would post it here. I have heard that lava rock eats nitrates in aquarium settings. Is this a good alternative to live rock? Would it be good in a sump system? Could it maintain an aquarium by itself or would it...

I have a 20 gallon breeder tank with few live rocks in it. Should I put a LED light on the sump or just leave it? I don’t have the return pump separated from the larger compartment so I do not have a sand bed in it. Was that a mistake?

I purchased a Current USA 24 inch light approximately 6 months ago. The guy at the LPS said it would be good for coral but the guy at my local saltwater aquarium shop said it will be weak. The light cost 200. Dose anyone hear know anything about this light and if it can support coral? Or am I...

okay I got my 40 gallon tank up and running with a standard 20 gallon breaded tank sump. I have a hang over the back overflow with two drains that is rated for 1000 gph flow with a pump that is rated at 715 gph. My overflow is set with 1’ pvc and the pump is set with 3/4’ flex tube. Is this...

So I am getting a 45 gallon tank that will require a hang on the back overflow. Any ideas on a good brand? I am getting a 20 gallon breeder tank to DIY a simple sump with live sand and rock. I am thinking about placing a simple 20 gallon tank separator in to keep large items from getting to the...

As I was looking around YouTube today I came across a 54 gallon corner reef tank that has a 10 gallon sump below it.. is that better than having 2 Fluval 406 canisters? If so.. does anyone think it’s possible to drill a tank to accommodate a sump?

So, I’m able to pick up a 95 gallon standard tank with sump. What do y’all recommend for supplies. Fans Lighting (want corals for color) Lbs of live rock (I have about 90 of live rock) Sand (sand types for coral) we love the white look on the bed

I have a 55gal corner tank with one Clown and one Yellowtail Blue Damsel. I have two fluval 406 canisters for filtration.. due to a sump being out of the question for this type of tank. We had some major issues when we started the tank a yr ago, so we took it slow and now it’s all good. I am...