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Moving sump/ ref Alright the idea is as follows, i want to take the sump/ref out from under the tank, and plumb it down to the ba sement. This would not only reduce the...	swiftshark88	5	09-Mar-2006 04:04
Lighting for 29 gallon FOWLR I am setting up a 29 gallon FOWLR. My tank came with a 24 inch fluorescent light strip (single bulb). I know I need to get a new bulb as I haven't c...	jmara	13	07-Mar-2006 02:52
Lighting for my tank Acouple of months ago I started my first Salt tank. Its a 29 long. So far I have 20 lbs of live rock, 2 3 stripe dams, 2 yellow tail dams, and 1 bi-co...	dredd969	2	05-Mar-2006 19:58
Going into the dark side Pages: 1, 2 Hi, I just decided after years of being scared to give a marine tank a try, I've been reading and reading and reading again and I'm guess I'm ready (...	Falstaf	24	27-Feb-2006 06:30
Article Suggestion I know I sometimes struggle with questions about algae...Just a suggestion, but could one of the more experienced aquariumist write an article about t...	jmara	17	20-Feb-2006 04:51
Thinking about going darkside on a small scale Would it be at all worth it to have a 20 L or 20 H with a 5-10 G sump? Speaking soft corals, mushrooms and a few fish. Would this taqnk even be worth...	Sleepy	4	18-Feb-2006 05:49
Algae in reef tank Hey folks, I set up a 29 gallon reef tank about 4 weeks ago. It has 20 pounds of live rock. It is lit with a Coralife 96 watt compact fluorescent wi...	fishfool35	1	11-Feb-2006 02:08
???????Filter?????????? Is there a certain type of filter u have to use for salt water, any other things u also need thanks!...	ku5626	3	08-Feb-2006 23:28
Question About Protein Skimmer I just bought a sea clone 100 protein skimmer for my 55 gal sw tank. My question is, what is better for getting out the nastys more air flow or less...	fishkid99	2	06-Feb-2006 23:24
Marine Setup? I am currently running a 50 gallon hexagon aquarium, with a seaclone 100 skimmer, an UG filter with with 2 powerheads (unknown gph). I have about 5-1...	johnnylaw1984	4	05-Feb-2006 17:52
T5 lights vs Halides Hi guys, What are your opinions on using low wattage hige out put lights (T5's) compared to halides. Im asking because I have to improve my lighting...	trace-russ	12	04-Feb-2006 18:41
Bioballs And Nitrates? I have a 90-gallon aquarium that's home to a 4-inch Picasso trigger and a yellow tang. It has 75 pounds of live rock, plus a wet-dry filter that inclu...	LMuha	4	03-Feb-2006 16:45
Light Quantity?? i have a 50 gallon fowlr tank and it curently has a pc florecent tube lighting the entire tank. How much light should i give the aquarium daily? I am...	johnnylaw1984	2	30-Jan-2006 07:30
ph I'm currently setting up a 29 gallon reef. I used oceanic salt. I have a cpr bak pak skimmer, a whisper 40 filter and a maxijet 600 powerhead to move...	fishfool35	7	27-Jan-2006 05:29
KH and Calcium testing bewilderment First of all, I have to laugh at myself. I have a degree in chemistry and I can't figure out what the heck is going on with these values I just go wi...	jmara	8	23-Jan-2006 02:06
Clean Up Crew! I hate to repeat questions but I can't seem to find a post about clean up crews. I am wanting some suggestions about clean up crews for my 29 gallon....	jmara	6	17-Jan-2006 02:57
Multiple tank system.... I don't know if this is ok,but I have seen people that have multiple tanks hooked up to 1 sump using 1 skimmer.I have seen 2 setups with 2 55 gallon t...	Guppy_man	4	13-Jan-2006 14:45
Live rock for my 30gal. I just started my 30 gal salt set-up about 2 weeks ago. Right now I have no fish and about 6-7 lbs. of live rock. I want to use the rock as my bio. fi...	dredd969	6	13-Jan-2006 04:26
beginners... say.. if i have NEVER dealt with saltwater, what would it take to get started? granted i have some spare tanks hanging around....	chelaine	8	10-Jan-2006 04:41
HOB filter/ could i use a HOB filter for my 55 gallon FOWLR? if not can u reccomend a filter...	LOACHESRCOOL	4	09-Jan-2006 07:10
Which skimmer? Hi, I would appreciate some help choosing a skimmer for a 66 US gal tank. I'm interested in the Coralife Super Skimmer-Needle Wheel-125 Gallon and in...	lucho	7	06-Jan-2006 20:19
are coralife skimmers efficient? Seaclone skimmers mods? I am looking into buying a new protein skimmer, after finding out and witnessing that SeaClones are lemons i was wondering if corais life skimmers wer...	Dafridge	8	27-Dec-2005 18:40
Can I get a volunteer? Pages: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Hey anyone out there that is jsut REALLY bored and would want to come over and take me out to get all the SW supplies I would need to start up a SW ta...	dvmchrissy	89	27-Dec-2005 15:41
Choice of Pump So, I've now almost entirely completed my DIY sump/overflow. I have a 29 gallon main tank with a 10 gallon sump. Without getting into the dirty detail...	jmara	7	27-Dec-2005 00:01
Refractometer choices I want to buy a refractometer and I am looking at [link=Drs Foster and Smith]http://www.drsfostersmith.com/Product/Prod_Display.cfm?pcatid=12132&N...	jmara	2	27-Dec-2005 00:00
marine phosphate question Hi dark siders I come from the world of planted tanks with a quick question: What makes a marine phosphate test kit different than a freshwater...	NowherMan6	4	16-Dec-2005 14:46
lighting, filtration, protien skimmer and water-salt mix Hi I just had a few questions about marine tank set ups. What lighting would be sufficeint for fish and coral? What filtration would be best for a us...	marine_race	4	16-Dec-2005 03:01
Return from sump plumbing question... So I have a little dilemma, I have been pumping my sump using pvc. Without getting into all the ugly details how does everyone suggest I plumb my re...	jmara	3	14-Dec-2005 01:31
stock my 55 gal would you please stock mY 55 gal with fish I atleast want2 clowns 1 yellow tang and 2 yellow tail damsels feel free to give any changes u see fit i...	LOACHESRCOOL	8	08-Dec-2005 04:19
Gen X submersible GX1000 Pump I have a few tanks of different sizes in need of some serious skimming. Thinking about constructing some skimmers. Tanks between 55-75 gal. Anyone h...	RandyStacyE	1	07-Dec-2005 02:31
tank size for stocking scheme????? I was thinking 1 black and white percula clown,1 true percula clown,1 yellowhead jawfish,and 1 goby.I am undecided on the type of goby.Probably eithe...	Pristellapower	8	04-Dec-2005 18:23
Seahorse Tank Hi all! For a few years now, I've wanted to keep seahorses, I just love them! The Discovery Channel kept me away from this idea though, since they wh...	Falstaf	3	28-Nov-2005 03:48
Live Rock I'm buying about 20lbs. oflive rock for my currently empty 16-Gal. This is some live rock (from liverocknreef.com) that looked inexpensive and close t...	123mjb	5	24-Nov-2005 03:01
Check Valve suggestion Both of them will eventually fail, causing your sump/fuge to flood if you lose power.....the best way is to not use one at all and just make sure that...	FishProfiles.com	5	21-Nov-2005 01:52
Thinking about fowlr tank.... I have seriously been thinking about taking the dive into the wonderful world of saltwater.It would not be any time soon,but I probably would start n...	Pristellapower	10	15-Nov-2005 04:31
Good Cycler? I am starting a 55 gallon FOWLR tank. It will eventually become a Reef Tank but that is a while off. What is a good hardy fish for cycling a SW tank?...	dvmchrissy	6	13-Nov-2005 17:32
New Tank :) Hi I just bought home a 4ft tank.. very excited.. dont know whether to do marine or freshwater.. as i have very little knowledge in the marine tank...	carpe_diem	2	08-Nov-2005 05:44
crushed coral and cloudy water I recently started a 50 gallon saltwater aquarium. It is going to be a fish only, with live rock. I rinsed the crushed coral substrate and figured i...	johnnylaw1984	5	06-Nov-2005 20:38
Some Hardware Questions... What do you guys think of these products for a 55 gallon FOWLR Tank? What is the best brand for the following items and what are the worst brands....	dvmchrissy	16	05-Nov-2005 23:39
marine sand and undergravel filters my question may be a dumb one, but i was wondering... i just bought a used aquarium, and it had an undergravel filter with 2 powerheads, the substrate...	johnnylaw1984	1	02-Nov-2005 14:45
inverts with fish i was wondering if anyone has successfully kept porcupine puffers and dwarf lionfish with inverts (starfish, snails, crabs, and shrimp). I would love...	johnnylaw1984	1	02-Nov-2005 04:18
Dwarf lionfish, porcupine puffer and stocking? I was wondering if it is possible to keep a dwarf lionfish and a porcupine puffer together? And what size tank i would need to successfully do this?...	johnnylaw1984	1	01-Nov-2005 16:37
live rock hey..im not setting up any saltwater tank..however, im interested to know what is live rock and how important is it. plus, to make the water 'salty',...	ckk125	8	31-Oct-2005 14:29
drilling necessary for sump? I have an extra 10 gallon aquarium and my current tank is a 55 gallon and i was thinking of setting a sump up. is it possible to have the sump connect...	Dafridge	2	30-Oct-2005 01:54
Maybe Starting one up Now that I've got my other 2 tanks settled and running good, Im thinking of setting up a fowlr. The tank I'll be using is a 20g long. I know that bigg...	greenmonkey51	5	29-Oct-2005 08:15
Salt Water Hi the Marine Science club is raffeling off a 5gal maybe 7gal tank with 2 clown fish sea horse and huge shrimp so I'm thinking about buying a few raff...	bettalife	1	26-Oct-2005 03:49
PLANS What i am tryin to accomplish here is a set up with a 75G and a 35G Sump. In the sump i am splitting into 2 sides "dirty side" and "clean side" i am a...	Donkynutz	5	15-Oct-2005 04:03
back to marine again... Hi everyone i have decided to go start a new marine tank after being out of it for a while. My main question is..I was thinking of buying one of the A...	Patchy	1	13-Oct-2005 19:40
converting fw to sw what do i need? i was thinking of changing over my 50g (which was formerly fw) into a fowlr tank. i have a fluval 204 and 404, as well as a whisper...	moondog	12	11-Oct-2005 21:31
setup okay, so i wanna set up a 20 long into my first sw tank. i was wondering if... i dotn have a lot of money to spend at once, so would i be able to get...	reel big mark	5	01-Oct-2005 02:59

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