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Hi, Some-one told me one time to use de-ionized water to help keep algae and water clear. Has anyone ever used this? Is it safe for a Reef aquarium? I currently have a 65G reef. Thanks. Jim

Hi all, I have a 65 gallon tank with live rock, it has been established for over three years now. I am getting ready to upgrade the lighting to halide and have some questions. 1. What is the recommended wattage per gallon of water for halide? 2. How long during a 24hr day should the halides be...

Hi, How long per day do you leave your MH's and PC's on? Do you have them both on at the same time, alternate them or what? I am upgrading to MH soon and thought I would ask. Thanks, Jim

Originally Posted by Ryancw01 Do you use RO/DI water? If not, definetely switch before trying corals. Stupid question, but what is RO/DI water?

The lights I'm currently using are 2 Acintic and 1 Super Acintic T-12 bulbs, UVL-VHO's. They are about a year old. I'm thinking I need to upgrade. But to what? Also is there anything I should add to the water (marine snow, additives, etc)? Thanks..Jim

Originally Posted by gypsana You are going to need either T5 or MH lighting for a decent reef set up. Do you run a sump and or refugium? Hi, I run a sump.

Originally Posted by salt210 what are the water params? flow? the wattage of the vho might not be enough as well. both clams and anemones require a high output light I was also thinking my lights may need to be higher, what do you suggest?

Originally Posted by salt210 what are the water params? flow? the wattage of the vho might not be enough as well. both clams and anemones require a high output light All water params are within specs, I have and extra flow-head in the tank which provides excellent flow throughtout entire tank.

Hi, I have a couple questions about reef tanks. First I have a 65 gallon that has been set up for 2 years, I have live sand and live rock in it, it has VHO lighting. I have dabbled in some anenomes, clams and one coral, but cannot get anything to stay alive in it. I guess my question is, what do...

Hi all, I'm thinking of getting a Red General Starfish. Exactly how would I feed this startfish. Diet is listed as meaty and should be fed often. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks. Jim

Originally Posted by SCSInet Was the water clear when you started using it? I wonder if it's affecting something free floating in the water column such as algae? Hi, yes it was clear prior to starting the UV. Thanks

Hi, I just recently installed a UV sterlizer(4 days ago) into my 65 gallon reef tank, its a well established tank. Today the water has a slight yellow tint to it. Could the UV sterilizer be causing this, if so, why? All tests are within the normal range on the water. Thanks. Jim

Originally Posted by Hammerhed7 the only problem you will have is that the triggers will get 8", and the hippo much larger than that, in time you will need a larger tank. Thanks. My plan is to get a much larger tank within the next year or so. I couldn't pass up the deal I got on this 65 gallon...

Originally Posted by kjr_trig How large is your tank? And how long has he been in there? Other tank mates (i.e. who is the alpha fish)? Tank is 65 gallons. Well matured tank. Live rock and sand. Alot of inverts(snails, crabs etc) My male has been in tank a month. other tank mates are a 2 inch...

Hi, I curerntly have a male BTT that is just a great all around fish, I was thinking of adding a female with him. Has anyone tried this, will they fight or live peacefully together? Thought I would ask before pulling the trigger and buying the female. Thanks..jim

Hi, I will be adding Anemones and Sponges to my tank. Is there anything I need to add to the water to help out these items (like food type liquids or anything). I've never put these into my tank before. I currently have alot of live rock and live sand in the tank, Thanks..Jim

Quick question, Is it safe to keep more than one trigger in a tank? I currently have a Niger trigger and I am thinking about adding other types of triggers. Thanks, Jim