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Hi When you buy LR from a LFS, do they warp it in wet newspapers, pack it in tank water or what. I am worried about die-off since I have a 35 minute drive in this summer heat. What do you usually do? Thanks for your help

Hi My fuge isn't looking very good. It is fed off a Y from my overflow box. The other end goes to a sump, they both meet in the middle and get pumped back up. Anyway, my macroalgae (assorted caluerpa etc) is all stringy, there is some scum on the surface. It is not growing. I have a 15w...

Hi Has anyone connected a float switch to a mag 9.5. I want the Mag to turn off should the siphon (in Lifereef overflow box) break. this can prevent my main tank from overflowing. What brand of float switch was it? Thanks

Hi The Seattle City Aquarium has a program where you can buy filtered and UV'd seawater for 5 cents a gal. It is coming straight from their display tanks. My cousin tried some. At 78 degrees, the salinity was 1.021 so he added a little Instant ocean. The water seems to be working out fine...

Hi I have started getting seawater from my local city aquarium. It is coming start from their display tanks and has been filtered and UVed. Really cheap at 5 cents a gallon. See if your local aquarium has a similiar program.

Hi Thanks for providing us with your cool drawing. I dont have a need for a refugium but I want to build a 20G sump for my hangon Remora, heater and pinpoint. My question is....how do I modify your configuration for just a sump, can I put a foam filter somewhere? I plan to use a Mag7 for my...

Happy Holidays I have a question about the Fluval 304. I basically use mine as a mechanical filter (with the foam sponges installed, alternately replaced or rinsed in used tank water every 2 weeks) and for water circulation. Does anyone use any other media in the Fluval compartments? Has...

Has anyone tried Kent Marine Calcium buffer A & B? It was recommended I use it to cure my low PH problem (7.9-8.1). I tried it last night and this morning I found my yellow tang dead. I had just done a 20% water change (RO/DI), Coralife salt heated to tank temp (80 degrees) that day. All...

Does anyone know of a good hair algae eating fish? It has come back inspite of RO/DI water, PH 8.0, 20% water change every 2 wks, feeding every other day, Remora skimmer and 50 lbs of LR (50g), 1 yr old tank. My cleanup crew of assorted hermits and snails like to stay on the rocks and the one...

I have black mold growing in the inside of my DIY canopy, painted with white enamel. it is too late to paint it with marine paint since there is no way I can take it off to paint without draining almost all of the water. The plastic center bar cracked a long time ago so the wood center bar that...

Hello My tank has been up and running for about a year but I have been having a problem keeping my PH up. I use Seachem as a buffer when I notice it gets below 8.0., which is often. It is hard to stablize at 8.2-8.4. Any ideas? 50 gal, 50lbs LR, Aragonite sand, Fluval 304, Remora skimmer, 2...

Hi Who sells Fluval canister filters on-line? Thanks

Hi I am in the process of building up my reef wall with more live rock. My question is: is it ok to lean my rock up against the back glass. Right now I have a little back alley. I am afraid of creating stagnant water areas. 55 gal tank Thanks

Hi I want to add some more live sand on my bed or aragonite. I only have a sprinkling. Is there a trick so as not to cloudy up the water? How will my clean up crew react. I want to add at least an inch more. Thanks:)

Hello Newbie here. I really like reading this forum and I am learning alot. Maybe you guys can help me with a few questions. First my setup: 7 mths old 55 gal, aragonite sand with light layer of live sand, 20LBS of LR, BakPak skimmer width bio media, RO/DI water, 2 powerheads at each end of...

Hi Has anyone heard about using plumbers putty as a way to stabilize live rock, coral etc. The aquarium expoxy at my lfs seems too permanent. thanks