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I have a 75gal tank currently with power compacts and i would like to begin to start adding coral and my first upgrade needs to be the lights. I would like to get the best light for my tank at the best price. Can someone give a quick list of the pros/cons of a 6x54w vs. 4x5w4 T5 fixture? I am...

What is the best saltwater tank filtration setup? I currently have a 20gal long sump with an asm-g1x skimmer, and a phosphate filter. Is this enough filtration for a 75gal tank?

I am planning on building a LED/T5 combo lighting system. I have a 75gal tank and would like to eventually stock coral, hence the lighting upgrade. My question is, how many LED's would I need with the combination of two T5 bulbs? I was thinking 36 - 3W Blue/White LED's

I have two black and white clowns and when I came home today one of them was hiding behind some rocks in my tank. I got a good look at it and he deffinately looks sick. He has white spots under his mouth, and his skin is discolored. His fins are torn a little bit. Any Ideas? What should I...

I am looking at ideas for upgrading my current sump design. Please post pictures or sketches of your sumps. Also, what are some key components for filtration that should be in sumps. My sump is pretty basic, skimmer, baffles, and then return pump.

I have been looking at pictures of people established tanks and the sand is so white and clean looking. My sand tends to be brown with alot of detrius looking stuff. I have enough water flow, but I am not sure if I have the correct CUC setup.   How do you keep the sand clean?   Also, I...

I have a 75gal tank with the following livestock:   Yellow Tang 2 Black/White clowns 2 Green Chromis lawnmower blenny and two sandsifting star fish.   Recently, both starfish have died. I had seen both of them along the sand of the tank with all of their arms chopped off and then they both...

I have a 75gal tank set up since February and i have been scrubbing my rocks during any signs of algae. I have been using a phosphate reactor off and on since then. I am noticing that the sand is turning brown (stringy brown algae). Is there a way to prevent this? I figured when I have my...

Not good with electrical stuff so, does anyone know how to wire 2 80mm PC fans to a switch, speed controller and then to an outlet? If someone can post a schematic that would be great. And recommendations on what type of switch and speed controller to buy. Do you have to get a converter of...

Here is my tank, let me know what you think. Any recommendations? 75gal w/ 20gal sump ASM G-1x skimmer Coralife 4-65W PC Lights Livestock 1x Yellow Tang 2x Black/White Clowns 2x Green Chromis 1x Lawnmower Blenny 1x Chocolate Chip Starfish 4-5x Mexican Turbosnails

Where is your tank in your home? Basement? Living room? Dedicated Fish tank room? Kitchen? I currently have mine in my living room but am thinking about moving it into a spare room. It used to be in my kitchen before I upgraded.

Every minute or so my return line has a burst of bubbles creating microbubbles in the DT. It is not an extreme amount of bubbles like the pump is sucking air. I thought it was because my return line was not fully sealed, so I cemented all of the pipes but it is doing it more frequently now. I...

Anyone made a canopy for a 75gal? Looking for plans/pictures/ect. Also, looking for some pros/cons of a canopy. >Does a canopy reduce evaporation? >Does it reduce the oxygen exchange of the tank?

Just bought a lawnmower blenny and put him in my tank. My Purple Psuedochromis is attacking and harassing him like crazy. Looked up the fish compatibility and it says caution required. I placed the lawnmower in my sump, where I had space for a refugium but never put in the sand/rock/chateo...

My LFS owner said that Flame Angels are not reef safe. But I have seen some peoples tanks with them and coral. Are they reef safe? I am thinking about getting one but I want to have coral soon too.

I recently upgraded from a 30gal. to a 75gal. Transferred half of my LR and purchased another 50lbs. The original rock was 50% covered in hair algea that I cannot seem to get rid of. When i made the transfer, i scrubbed each rock and hoped that the new Tank and better conditions would...

I am looking to add 2 more fish to my tank and would like some suggestions that would be great additions. I am still new to this hobby and don't know very many fish and their compatibility. My current set up:75 gal 80lbs LR 60lbs LS Coralife 48" PC lighting 20Gal Sump ASM G1-x Skimmer Current...

I work at a semiconductor manufacturing company and they produce RO/DI water like crazy. The maintenance guy insists that I only want to use the RO water not the full DeIonized water that our units produce because the water quality is in the megaohm range. Does anyone know if water can be too...

I came home from work tonight and noticed that one of the shims leveling my stand is damp. I investigated the issue and noticed that I had a small drip leak coming from the return line bulkhead. So my question to all is...."How do you attach your plumbing from your return line to the bulkhead...

Is there a trick to quieting the overflow? It is really loud, sounds like a waterfall. Is there a trick to adjusting the overflow?