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Hello everyone, started a new sump/fugi about a month ago and have a question: should I continue to use my protein skimmer HOB on the sump or continue to use it HOB on the DT? I wanted to eliminate the extra pump and return in the DT but want to get the best performance even if it means to...

I'll start w/ the type of test kit: APIReading Ammo:0ppm Nitrites:0ppm Nitrites:120ppm PH: 8.2 Salinity: 1.023 (refractor) EQUIPMENT: 46GA BOW Red Sea Prizm Deluxe protein skimmer Fluval 305 CPR HOB refugium w/ rubble rock, mineral mud, chaeto 3 Koralia #2 water pumps Water change everyweek...

I recently had my water tested for TDS and straight out the tap my city water read 046ppm and my RO water read 016ppm. Two part question first how many of you would use this water straight out of the tap just the way it is? Second shouldn't I get 000ppm after going through the filter? I bought...

I just set up my new CPR HOB refugium, placed about 3" of miracle mud, 1-1/2 Lbs. live rock rubble, and two handfuls of chaeto and calerpa. I still haven't set up lighting for it but will tomorrow. Any suggestions as to a lighting regiment for the fugi? I am purchasing a clip on light from...

Hello fellow reefers, I'm finally giving in and purchasing an RO/DI FILTER unit and would appreciate any advise and recommendations on a favorite. I only have a small 72 gallon reef tank, so my partial water changes will be only 15ga a week. I cant waste too much water because I rent and dont...

Do alien greeneye corals require feeding or just light? I've had them in my tank over two months and dont see them prosper yet. Please help. Thanks

Hello I've had a pinkish finger leather for about 3 months it was extremely pink and during the day it pumped up and seemed to have little fuss on it. I was forced to move it from the location I had him to a higher spot closer to stronger flow because my fish kept knocking him down to the sand...

Hello everyone I need help setting up my overflow box, I have a CPR overflow which I cant get to start skimming water down to my sump. I need all the advise and assistance I can get. It has a [hr] on top which I hooked up to a vaccum pump "Tom model 20" I placed the the overflow at the edge...

I have a Fluval 305 canister filter that I had on my 46ga bow for the last four months . It run extremely quiet, great versatility in choice of media. Maintenance was simple, and fast to do. I have recently upgraded tank and am using two AquaClear 110 on it. I paid $150 + s/h for it. I am...

Hello fellow fish keepers/reefers. I have a question, what are the benefits of using actinic and 10,000k bulbs at the same time? I am using a JBJ PC light over my reef tank, it has a 10,000k and an actinic bulb. The time has come to replace the bulbs and I was wondering what would happen if I...

I have recently developed a problem with red hair algae. I was happy that my sand had some algae on it but now that has become a redish/brownish hair. Whats going on? I am still feeding them the same amount as I have for the last 6 mon., same flow I have (2)koralia pumps - (1)#2 & (1)#3, a prizm...

I've been using a Fluval 305 and an AquaClear 110 on my tank. My Nitrates have been around 40ppm, ammo and nitrites 0ppm. I just aquired a sump 24 x 12 x 16. How many gallons would you estimate this can handle? I got no instructions or specifics on the sump. Should I stop the other (2)filters...

Hello fellow saltwater fish keepers, I am interested in aquiring a Niger Trigger for my 75ga tank. I am looking for at least 3.5-4" in size, he will be with two other fishes a huma trigger 4" and a foxface 4". The Niger has to be this size in order to be ok w/ the Huma Trigger.

Hello everyone, just got my new fishes yesterday from SWF.COM (1)4" foxface, (1)2" niger trigger. The trigger ate well today second day in tank, fed them krill (frozen) and brine shrimp (frozen). However, the fox seemed a little shy today didn't see him eat. Just swimming in place. Anything...

Hello everyone, I need some information. What is a closed loop system and how does it work? What equipment do you need to set on up in a 90ga set up? Thanks in advance for all your help and advise.

Hello fellow saltwater fish keepers. I have a question on fish stock list I have a 75ga. w (1) 3" humu trigger, (1) 2" blue damsel, (1) 3" frogfish, (1) 3" Sand stirring Starfish, (5) hermit crabs, (6)asterea snails, (3) toadstool, various shrooms, and 81lbs L.R., 50lbs Live sand. I am thinking...

Hello everyone, I'm looking for a Koralia 2 or 3 water circulation pump. Not looking to spend alot I know they go for around $35-40 new. Anyone has one laying around that wants to sell a fellow fish lover in this hobby?

Hello everyone, I am new to this hobby and need your advise and guidance. I just received my first mushroom, a single head (1). It was a gift from a fellow SWF.COM member (thejeweler). It did not come attached to anything, I just layed it on top of a piece of LR. However, the current blew it...

I run a Fluval 305 canister filter on my FOWLR tank, I was curious if the length of the intake strainer/tube for the fluval makes a difference. Should it be longer and grabbing water from deeper in the tank or shorter and grabbing water for the middle of the tank, or even shorter and grabbing...

I Am Curious, Which Eggcrate Top Is Better And Why. The Silver Shinny One Or The Pale White? All Opinions And Advise Are Welcomed And Appreciated. Thanks, Lionman