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How many are needed in a group that will make it big enough so they don't kill eachother. I have heard that 3 is not enough, what about 5?

I need about 60-80 lbs of live rock within the next week or two. Located in Wooster, OH 44691. If anyone can help out let me know.....Thanks!

Here are my raw thoughts for a fish list to go into my 75 gallon reef tank. Please let me know your thoughts. I have not purchased any fish and do not plan to for atleast a few months. I just need to get everything in order before I do so. Fish 3 or 5 Blue Chromis 2 Percula Clowns 1 Sixline...

I am about to start up a 75 gallon reef tank with 15-20 gallon sump and I wanted to put in a small school of blue chromis. I was wondering if it is possible to have a group of 5 in a tank that size or should I go with 3? I think the larger number of chromis the better they would be, but I...

I have a 75 gal tank and about 20 gal sump and am purchasing two heaters, instead of one. What wattage do I need to use for the 95 gal heated efficiently. I was thinking somewhere around two 100 watt heaters.

Just wondering if anyone knew how to start a u-tube on a hang on the back overflow..... Thanks.

I have a hang on back filter that I am about to put on my tank and it has U-Tubes to get the water out of the tank and into the filter so it will go into my sump. I have never used a U-Tube and have no idea on how to get the suction going. A little help please. Thanks in advance.

I am about to set up a 75 gal reef tank and am wondering what test kits I should get to check my parameters. I know I need the calcium, ph, alk, nitrates, nitrites. Anything else???

I am setting up a 75 gal reef tank and am wondering how many powerheads I should put in. I have a sump that returns about 600-650 gph and need to invest in powerheads. How many should I get and should I place them on the same side or oposite. Also should I just place them up high and aim them...

Getting a lighting setup soon and need some advice. I am setting up a 75 gal reef tank and woudl like to invest in some T-5's. I was thinking 3 white and 3 acintic and hopefully some moonlights. Anyone know what brand or a unit that would be good to purchase? The lights should be 48" long and...

Just a question to see how everyone handles things inside their tanks. Whether it is placing new coral or rock or just rearranging things. Do you use gloves or not? Why?

I am about to set up a 75 gallon reef tank and want to know what lights I should use to be able to support soft corals and possibly a BTA. The tank is 48" long and I am thinking T-5's sound good. Probably 6 of them. I would like to go half blue and half white with possibly some moon lights...

I am about to start up a 75 gallon reef with mainly softies in it and possibly a BTA. I have a canopy so I am pretty sure that I need a retrofit light unit, correct me if I am wrong. I do not know what kind of lights would be the best for that type of tank and what kind would save my bank...

Hey just wanted to know if activated carbon is really needed for a reef tank? I see that some reefers use it and some don't. Some only use it periodicly?

I have two powerheads that I will be placing in my tank for flow. I have heard people talk about magnets that can be used to hold the power head up rather than using suction cups. Are the magnets worth it? If they are where can I get them?

I am getting ready to start up a 75 gal reef tank and need help on a cleaner crew.... I do not want any hermits. I was thinking nassarius snails, cerith snails, queen conch, cleaner shrimp and possibly an emrald crab. I have no idea on numbers though. Someone please help me out here.

What type of lighting is needed to support an anemone properly? Trying to stay away from MH due to the fact that I am in college and have limited funding. Thanks!

Just got an ASM skimmer. Only problem is no real instructions came with it. I have it put together. Do I simply just put it into my sump and then turn it on? Or is there anything else I need to do to set it up? Also I noticed there is two ways for water to get into it. A pipe on the side and...

Is there a difference between blue chromis and green chromis besides the price? Are blues friendly like the green ones?

What exactly does activated carbon do?? I understand that it needs to be replaced quite frequently and it can be quite costly......... Is there any substitutes for activated carbon that are cheaper or can you get by without using activated carbon at all? Thanks for the responses and help!!!