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Looking for some help with this product. I have a hair algae problem (use RO H2O so not sure where the phosphates are from) and it was reccomended by my LFS to use this product. My questions is, I do not have a sump or filter to place the poly bag in. Would it be OK to put it directly in my tank...

About a month ago I upgraded my lights from 40W NO to 220W PC. Since then my tank has exploded with hair algae. Tanks has been running for a year and I have always used RO/DI H20 from the LFS. Nitrates are less than 10. I'm considering getting an Alage Blenny to help fight the hair algae, will...

I just picked up a Remora Pro w/ a MAG5 used. The collection cup has filled with water right to the tube opening. I was under the impression that the cup was to fill with foam. The A&O manual from AquaC mentions an O Ring to raise and lower the collection cup. Was this only for new skimmer? The...

I am about ready to install a Hello Lights 4x55W PC fixture onto my tank. I want to mount the ballasts on the inside my tank stand to save room and keep them as fas away from moisture as possible. I only have room to mount these ballasts VERTICALLY underneath my tank on the sides of the stand...

I found an oak finished ProQuatics Canopy for my 55 for $79. I think this is a good deal, but I'm wondering how to keep the hinges from rusting, or if this is even a concern. Thanks.

My tank set up is in my sig established Jan. '02. In the last 30-45 days I have lost two cleaner shrimp, one fire shrimp, 2 fighting conch, 10 scarlet hermits, and I see no more amphipods after lights out. Only inverts left are two feather dusters, red serpent star, bumble bee snails, and some...

Looking for a used Remora Pro.

Tank has been set up since Jan. '02. Next month I will be installing 220W PC hellolights retro-fit to my tank. Want to add the following corals. Question one: Is this too many? Question two: are these compatible and do I have adequate lighting? Green Trachyphyllia Brain Plerogyra Bubble Coral...

With a 660 can you independently controll the actinic and daylight bulbs? What I'm gettng at is do all 4 bulbs have to be on at the same time or can you set up a timer to have just your actinics on in the morning and evening and have the actinics and daylights running during the day. Thanks for...

I have the below set up in my sig, with the DSB & LR, I'd say there is about 40-45 gallons of actuall water in the tank. I plan on possibly adding one more fish, and eventually having about 9 nine corals (LPS & softies). I am currently skimmerless (no sump or refugium either) and was wondering...

I have a 55 gal w/ two Maxi-Jet 600's. I have no skimmer, but am saving for the Remora Pro w/ the Mag 3 drive. With the Remora, and my two 600's, which would be better for my tank, an additional 900 or a 1200. Thanks!

I set the below tank up in Jan. In April I introduced a Coral Beauty, he lasted three months then died. Seemed healthy, no signs of stress, active eater and swimmer, just dead one day. About 4-5 weeks ago I put a Pygmy Angel in my tank, he died last night. Again he was eating, swimming...

I have the below setup, been dosing with Reef Builder (although I have no corals, trying to get my levels up in order to support them in a couple of month) about once a week. Tested my water on Sunday: PH: 8.0 Ammonia: 0 Nitrites: 0 Nitrates: <10 ALK: Not sure wasn't using the test right CA...

Last night my 40W NO 50/50 bulb died. Instead of investing $30 into a new bulb, I thought I’d invest six times that into a new PC lighting system. Turning my wife onto my logic will be a different matter. The Helios fixture has been on the market since early this year, and Hellolights has been...

Prior to the board changing formatts, there was a section that explained many of the aspects of setting up a new tank. I know a few other boards (Uhh, I mean I would never visit another board!) have sections that detail this. Just curious if a section like this would cut down on many of the...

I have a 55 gal FOWLR that has been up and running since Feb. I have never run a protien skimmer on the tank. I have heard of skimmerless systems, so I figured I'd try that way. However after more reading I'm learning that the skimmerless people run a sump or refugium, I have neither. The...

Does anyone know which would cause a higher spike in my electric bill? I am looking at either a 4 x 55w PC, or a 2 x 110w VHO. Any insight would be appreciated.

Right now I only have a 48" 40w NO strip light on my tank. I want to upgrade to better lighting, and at the same time want to put a canopy on. I don't realy have the resources to build my own, so DYI is out. My local Petsmart has a 48" oak canopy for $99, seemed a little steep. Was wondering if...

I have a floating glass hydrometer/thermometer. There is a small green "safe" zone that the SG should be in. It almost always reads on the low side (1.20-1.22), but is calibrated for 75 degrees. I run my tank at 80-82 degrees. Any idea how this affects the reading?

I just gave my LFS my green brittle star as he was getting way too big for my tank, and I had a fish go missing. They do have a small red serpent star in that looks cool. Was wondering what you guys/gals feed yours. And wondering if they're safe around smaller fish. Thanks!!