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Does anyone have one of these in their reef tank? I recently acquired one from a gentleman who passed away. It hasn't caused any problems with my inverts at this point, but I was curious if anyone else had any experience with them. Thanks

The heat inside my aquarium canopy is impressive. I've ordered 3 more 3" fans to push more air in, and out, but is there an acceptable temperature for the inside of your closed canopy? Mine currently is running at 90 degrees, which seems way to high. Does anyone have any input on this matter...

So I went in one of the LFS in my community, and saw a Parrotfish in their Reef display tank. I told one of the staff that Parrotfish were not reef safe, that they actually eat the rock, and would slowly destroy the reef. The staff there thought I was crazy, I mean common fish don't eat rocks...

Do you use gloves when handling your corals? I've never personally used gloves when handling my corals, but after reading a few articles on the toxicity of zoanthids, I've started to think I my current methods are stupid. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zoantharia...

Who drip doses their aquarium here? I'm not ready to buy a calcium reactor, so drip dosing is my first option. I'm looking to DIY my own dosing unit, so suggestions would be appreciated. I have my own ideas of what will work, but I am not above copying someone's previous success. Thanks

I have two 250 watt MH, and a 6 bulb T5 system inside my canopy, and I've been thinking of inexpensive ways to cool it. I have a closet that adjacent to the wall my aquarium is on, so I'm debating on having an HVAC tech come out, and add an air conditioning vent to the backside of my aquarium...

Drop in chillers, versus direct plumbing positive and negative. go Thanks Jarod

I've been gathering what I need for my new aquarium for a long time now. The last ice storm killed my 75 gallon, so I've pressed on with plumbing my 120 gallon. I'm still waiting on my lights to arrive, but outside of that, I just need to seal the inside of my canopy. Hopefully I'll be...

Well I've been purchasing used aquariums over the last few years, and reselling what I don't want as a way to get what I want for free. This method has worked out fantastic for me over the years. I recently purchased a 90 gallon Oceanic RR tank with canopy, and stand. This aquarium came with...

Well I've had the unfortunate experience of learning the importance of a generator. I do run two large battery backups, which have never failed me with power outages lasting 4-8 hours. This winter however due to an ice storm I and 3 surrounding counties lost power for several days. I...

I'm currently using Giesemann Powerchrome Pure Actinic 54W 48 inch x 2 Current USA 48 Inch 54W T5 HO 10K/Daylight x 2 I'm curious if there is a better combo of bulbs for a 4 bulb Tek system. I'm currently running softies, however if possible I would like to have a couple montipora caps at the...

I've been told Grey Bristleworms in the past were bad. Is this the case? I just had this fella hitchhike in, so I removed him. He's about 6' long. Thanks

Is there a certain kind of paint I should use for the inside of my canopy, and back of my aquarium? Thanks

How big do Spaghetti worms get? I believe I have one moving on my zoos that is yellow, but it is near an inch long in total body length. It clearly has all the little spaghetti arms trailing behind it, but wow, I always imagined their bodies to be smaller. Thanks Oh, and this 1976 50th...

I have one of these Anemone's in my tank, and it moves every single day and night. It is really close to my rics, and I'm curious if it will damage them. thanks

Well on Monday I had a customer die in my produce department. His wife was there crying, and saying his name over and over. Fortunately a nurse was a few aisles over, and answered the call to help this gentleman. She performed CPR, messaged his heart, and cleared his breathing passage...

Well I just identified the protein skimmer that came with a 75 gallon RR I purchase about a month ago. It is the ETSS Reef Devil deluxe skimmer, so far I've really been happy with this skimmer. I'm curious what skimmers you all use, and how dry of waste do you get in your collection cup. I...

I picked up my new 120 gallon aquarium I had custom built for my a wall in my house (overflow was bigger than I expected, however I can still run 2 separate reefs to keep 2 species of anemones). The aquarium is 8 feet long, so I can have plenty room for some Tangs to swim. I'm having a shaker...

I know we've all heard the saying "History repeats itself," however I don't believe many of us put much thought to the concept. Just a few nights ago, I started thinking about this concept in terms of recent Presidents. I decided JFK, and Bill Clinton were similar individuals with a similar...

I've just rewired to T5 lighting, and I broke one of my bulbs. I only have 2 running on a 3 bulb system with a 430 ballast. When I fire them up they start, but turn off. Is this due to not having the 3rd bulb? I've ordered one bulb now and overnight shipped it, so my corals don't go without...