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Since I'm new to the hobby, I was wondering if I really need a metal halide for my tank. Let me explain, I have a 125gal reef tank and it has a lot of different kinds of mushrooms. Some of which are umbrella and the regular and was wondering if a metal halide is required? I do have 2-actinic...

I definitely think it's a great idea. Since I'm about to creat one out of a 55gal tank. Go for it.....

I'm making a refugium out of a 55gal tank and was wondering if anyone out there have any ideas/suggestions? please bear in mind that I will purchase some plexi glass for deviders and there's a downdraft protein skimmer thats about 1.5' in length(in sump) and powered by magdrive 700. The sump...

Let me begin, I have 2(6' phillips 160W VHO), 1(250W Iwasaki 65K). In addition, I have a hang-on Ecosystem40 refugium w/ it's own light, and a dual sump(11gal each) powered by a mag drive 1200. I also have a downdraft protein skimmer powered by a mag drive 700. In the tank, there are 4 power...

Hi, I just started maintaining a reef tank. Thanks to "Burn N Spy" info and other's info on this web, I was able to start my 125 gallon reef tank w/out any complications. However, I can't say the same for the hair algae. But, two weeks ago, I purchased the "Monster package" deal and boy was...

Please Help, I have an overpopulation of these aptasia anemones. From what I was told, peppermint shrimps should do the job but so far nothing has happened. I just purchased 6-peppermint shrimp and they would not dare go near these large aptasia. Especially the big ones and they are also...

Thanks a lot fellas...

Thanks, But now another question? Would you or anyone put snails in their refugium? If yes/no...why or why not? Also, I have a U.V. sterilizer and I don't think I should use it because it might kill off beneficial bacteria's..any suggestions? Thanks..

Hi, Does anyone know how to calculate the real salinity base on the observed salinity at different temp? Thanks...

Hi, I was given a 5gal aquadose. It comes with an in line dip drip and the kalkwasser. Since I'm new to the saltwater aquarium, can someone tell me how to use it and what to test for and it's purpose & how often? I have a 125gal tank...Thanks

Thanks for the awsome info. I'll give the bucket and power head a try but instead of a bucket it'll probably be a 10gal..

I've just made up my mine and do the 3-4" DSB. Thanks for the suggestion(s) and heip.

Before I started this quest for reef water aquarium, I was always told to do 3-4" of DSB. So, I started calling for carribean white sand at the fish store and asked for about 150-200lbs of sand. They freaked out and asked me why I wanted that much? I simply told them that it was suggested and...

I'm sorry, I meant an automatic water top off into the sump? Thanks..

Hi, I have a dual sump(connected) and was wondering if it is a good idea to place live sand/rock in my sump? This is in considering that only 1/2" to 1" deadsand/reefsand will be used in the tank with 200-300lbs of live rocks. Thanks..

Hi, I'm new to the saltwater discussion board and have converted my 125gal fresh to saltwater. Don't worry, I have just about everyting that is/has been discussed about setting up a reef because I bought 200-300lbs of live cured rocks, live sand, 2x6'actinic VHO w/ 2x175 metal halide custom...