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Originally Posted by spanko How big is the tank and how many Nassarius do you have? I like Nassarius, Cerith and Florida Fighting Conch. Try to stay away from fish and starfish that sift the sand becuase the eat the good flora and fauna in the sandbed. Plus the fish tend to spit sand all over...

Originally Posted by mkroher I would lay them off, but there's plenty of work to be done! Rock rock rock.. they spend all their time on the rocks. What critter(s) can I get that will concentrate on the algae that's growing on the sand? Will a lawnmower blenny help? More snails and hermits...

Originally Posted by PurpleTang1 How much you think this would cost? I know I want to get a reef octopus skimmer which is gonna run me at least $175. There are a lot of diffrent variables that will control the price. Depending on where you get the supplies, and if you buy used or not. Maybe...

Originally Posted by spanko Can you explain why you think that please? Come on now...this is no quiz. shwstpr88, Adding dead rock should be cool I would think. As long as it was taken care of properly before it was put in the sump, not dirty, full of dead or decaying particles. Some people...

Originally Posted by PurpleTang1 I have been hearing that a sump is the way to go, but I am not that bright on that topic. What all would I need to buy? To do it yourself you need, a tank (lfs), glass or plexi (hardware store) for your dividers, silicone (lfs), return pump that will turn the...

Originally Posted by Cranberry Okay, new tanks can definitely have zero nitrates. It's the rest that are liars I'm hoping this is perpetual! Prob not.

Look into a sump. You can build one for cheap. I have a reef octopus...its awesome! Quiet! Less expensive.

This thread caught my attention. I've had my tank up for about a month now and it has read zero from day two. Really weird. Everything is living, although I do not have much. A clean up crew of about 15 snails and 8 hermits. 60lbs of live rock. Live sand. Sump setup with a refuge, skimmer, live...

From the overflow down (Flex).... Attachment 234084 Attachment 234085 Attachment 234086 Old hard pluming... Attachment 234087 Oh ya, to solve the "gurgling" at the inlet of the return get some air lines and stick them in the pipe. 1-2 feet maybe less... Attachment 234088

I started out with hard pluming, then switched to flex. My tank is in my bedroom so noise was a huge concern of mine. When my tank was hard plumed the water would hit an elbow and make lots of noise (Kinda like a waterfall hitting a rock). After I switched, my tank become a purring kitten. I'll...

Originally Posted by oscar1129 Ha, I like your style... Have you heard anything on condensation? And maybe how to reduce it? I'm trying a very thin layer of veg oil to see if it works. I just got a paper towel with some oil and wiped it on making sure none could get in the tank. Good idea? Bump

Ha, I like your style... Have you heard anything on condensation? And maybe how to reduce it? I'm trying a very thin layer of veg oil to see if it works. I just got a paper towel with some oil and wiped it on making sure none could get in the tank. Good idea?

That's an good idea but I just bought the hoods because I was loosing over a gallon of water a day.

I have the same question. I have glass hoods and there is condensation under the glass? I effects light transmission. How do I reduce the condensation?

No, got it. Thanks.

Originally Posted by VALgae ABOUT 1.035 should work, and just sit around and wait to see if it comes out. Thank you!

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Originally Posted by florida joe May be not he may be lurking around getting some more FREE information under his criteria Haha "FREE" useless information from you Joe. I hope you have an awesome day!! An old fart like you I could play with all day!

Originally Posted by Posiden The way I understand it, the more air the better. Now this is too a point. Too much air and the skimmer will essentually be dry. If it runs more quietly and the increase of air bubbles isn't causing it to over flow, then I would run it that way for now. I would keep...

Originally Posted by Posiden IDK if I follow you corectly here. Are you saying the water line lowers or the level of bubbles lowers? Do you get more or less bubbles when you remove the reducer? The amount of bubbles increases. I guess my question is, does it matter the amount of bubbles at...