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Bought an orbit fixture which takes two halide double ended bulbs and 2 power compacts about 40 inches long. I bought 2 14000 halide bulbs but wondering what would complement them in the power compacts. Please tell me what you liked.

Ok I don't want to use any chemicals only as a last resort. I have read more then enough on this subject and my head hurts from here to Kansas. Well my plan will go like this so please put I. Your two cents. Tonight I turned off the lights will be for at least 24 hours. Tomorrow I will be...

I don't think I should worry but is my water being affected or causing it. High nitrates or phosphate? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

i can't believe no one has brought up about Walmart opening and the people going to strike or walk out. Darth Tang thought you would be all over this. Dick ( **** starter ) Chaney

Does sand boost by marc weis do anything or is ita good product. Is it like adding purple up you really dont need it if you are maintaining your maintance.

I see where people have set ups where they add alkalinity, magnesium and calcium. How ? What? are you using. I really don't understand . I just add to the sump but this is a constant addition and was wondering what is the best way? I have seen all kinds of units but I need something...

Well how do you the other hobbiest add alkalinity. My alkalinity is somewhere in the 5.2 dkh. I have read that some use a dosser and really not in that group so any other ideas. what brand would be nice to know? My ph is 8.1 so if I add a ph buffer does my alkalinity rise? I did a water...

Ok its another dumb question from me. Tank is 110 gallon running as good as it gets. I want to put a sand sifting goby in like the diamond goby for now. Then in 6 months when my tank is more established I would like to add a mandarin is this possible or am I wasting money. I have heard and...

I swear I have not done a water change when something has not gone wrong. Tonight the cpr back pack decided not to get full suction. After almost being electrocuted I found a small piece of algae in the suction hole. Does anyone also have problems during this time? I don't want to do water...

I just moved my skimmer to where my fuge is and It cut my space in half. I don't like how the light looks for over my macro. I have about 10 inches of light hanging out the front. The space over the fuge is 11 inches long and about 11 inches wide. I was wondering to keep my macro growing...

Building a shelf for my skimmer in my fuge so the water level stays the same. Was wondering if All purpose cement by oatey for abs, cpvc, and pvc or Loctite epoxy marine will do any harm to my tank. I would prefer to use the cement for one part and the loctite for another. Please give me an...

I turned the skimmer on with the valve all the way open and the cup fills up in just a few minutes. Am I missing something? I don't believe this is right. I know their is a break in period but I cant sit there and empty a cup every few minutes. Please any idea will help.

Has anyone came up with an idea how to add snails to a tank. I cant keep them right side up or if I hold them on the side of tank never come out. Is there a box or trick. This is after acclimation.

I have an orbit lighting fixture with 2 double ended halide lights. What should I replace them with. I mean the brand and I really don't want to spend the bank and what is your favorite K. I also don't understand y lighting makes algae grow. How often should I replace these bulbs? If you...

Well RED SLIME is in my refugium growing along with my chaeto. Treatment according to books herbivores, strong flow, protein skimming, activated carbon. Then from threads here one says to turn off the lights for three days to stop growth but not more then three days and once a month. I could...

Before I spend the money on these neat little testers wanted to get an idea from you all. I would like to know if I'm throwing my money away or if I spend a little more is their something better. I like the calcium alkalinity ph and phosphate

I do not like to put my hands in the tank. I read on spot feeding for different types of corals. Can not figure how you do with out putting your hand in the tank. The same with setting coral in your tank or moving them around. What do you do? With the ank being so deep and on a stand I...

During my countless hours of reading I found somewhere that fox faces are related to tangs. Well I wanted to have a fox face and a powder brown tang so wanted your thoughts. 110 gallon tank so lets hear it...

Went and bought a couple zoas today to start and test the waters. After the big buy 30 dollars on 3 you all were chiming in about dipping. Well stopped and bought a dip and was wondering if this was all i needed or did I miss something. I bought Coral Rx dip filled a tub with display tank...