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I have finally had it with my 2 year old Fluval #204! I have a CPR BakPak 2R protein skimmer in a 24 gallon reef tank with live rock and live sand. I would appreciate any suggestions for replacing the Fluval with a new mechanical filter. It has to fit into a small opening on the top of the tank...

I've had my f. perc clownfish for about 2 years now, and today she's looking really fat, all of a sudden- I just noticed this today. Is this a medical condition, or is she just overeating? She's in a reef tank with good water quality. Thank you. :)

I right now I have a short while when I can get another tank besides my 24 gallon. I could go as high as 75 gallons, or as low as 10. I won't make the mistakes I made before, but I am hesitant to get a huge tank because I am afraid it will take up too much time. (My 24 at this point is very...

I have had a Kenya Tree coral for about a month, and it appears to be "tilted" at about a 45 degree angle against my LR. I don't know if this is a problem to the coral, for it seems fine, it just looks bad. There is protien skimming, and about 5 watts of PC lighting per gallon of my 24 gallon...

For my new tank (55-75 gallons) I was thinking about either MH or VHO. It seems like with MH, though, is really expensive. I can't afford a chiller, and I don't know a way to cover the tank if it's raised above. I don't want to drill holes in the celling either. :) Even with these drawbacks, do...

I have a BakPak 2R, which comes with a RIO. I have heard many bad things about RIO's, but this one is pretty horrible. My 6-Line wrasse i have had for a year got caught in the skimmer intake, and died. :( Anyone know of a repleacement powerhead for this skimmer? Thanks.

I am getting ready to set up a larger tank. :D Anyone that has one of this size, can you please tell me your tank components such as lighting, filtration, fish, etc, and possibly a picture? Esp. VHO's vrs. MH. And about your equipment, are you satisfied with that product? Thank you! :)

I got a pygmy angel 2 weeks ago. He was fine, eats well, but is very secretive. Right now he is in a 5 gallon QT, which may be kind of small for him. (he is a small fish, though) He is very secretive, and yesterday, I caught a good look of him. He has about 3 very small white spots on the lower...

I am really fed up with red hair algea. Has anyone ever tried chemi-pure? Thanks.

I just bought a very small Kenya Tree Coral. It was under NO lighting, and I have PC's... about 5 watts/gallon. It is a helios model, so I can place cardboard, paper, etc under the lighting with no problem, having it lay on my polycarbonate hood. I was thinking about covering 1/2 the tank with...

Whatever I do, I can't get rid of red slime/hair algea. It is only in certain areas of the tank, but suprisingly likes water flow. Here are the stadts- 24 gallon 20 LBS LR, LS BakPak 2R Phosphate remover nitrate 10 phosphate reads 0 9-10 hr. photoperiod 3 snails (maybe add more?) Temp 82 (maybe...

I was just looking at one of my books, and it says that salt becomes less dense with temp. So I use my deep six hydrometer and it says 1.0245. I thought that this was already supposed to be used at nomral temperature.... my tank is 82. THe chart said that the SG would be at 1.027 with this...

I am about ready to add corals to my tank. But, first I have several questions. I am currently using many different supplements... is there a good all-in-one one? Tropic Marin Bio-Calcium looks good... any others? How can I prevent flatworms? Which corals do they come on? How come leather...

I bought a Cherub angel yesterday, and also bought some Pygmy angel formula. Well, there weren't many pieces of food for it to eat, and it just clouded up the water! What do you guys feed? Thanks.

No matter what I do, the algae won't leave... It really isn't that bad, just some patches in the front that my starfish eventually moves, but it will not go away. Phosphate is 0, Nitrate 12.5, Light is 2X55 PC's. I have a skimmer, use R/O water and Instant ocean mix. However, I only have 3...

I have had a 24 for a year now, and I am already ready to upgrade. I was thinking a 55 or 60 reef... this size seems not too huge, or too expensive. I definitely want a yellow tang, and some kind of angel. Basically, the fish I can't have in my 24 gallon. I can get LR for $2-3 a pound locally...

I have read lots of things about there being a 90% sucess rate with anemones after 6 mos. In your own experience, is this true? Please vote more than once if you have more than one experience. Thanks for voting!

Basically, I can't find any fish that I like as much as my 6 Line and my F. perc clown for my 24 gallon. They both have so much personality and are so prettier than anything else. Any fish I get has to -fit into 24 gallons -be reef safe -not be too passive- the wrasse and clown are small yet...

Anyone have any info on these? Pics? Experience? Thanks. Also, is $20 a good price? :D

My LFS sold me a Rio, & they said its the only powerhead they sold without being a lot of money. So, what else do all of you use? :D And where can I get it?