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another quick Newbie question substrate ok.. the tanks empty and has been cleaned.. . i have a bag of substrate, coral sand [link=http://www.stuartsmithmusic.com/fish/sand2.jpg]http://www....	stuquarium	9	03-Mar-2005 05:18
White spots on tank There are white spot on my glass. What are they and are they safe?...	Tangov559	1	03-Mar-2005 04:15
Cost effective Marine Setups? hi guys, i really want to start a marine tank in my 35G but i can't really afford all the live rock. 600AUDs to fill my tank! is there any way i...	stuquarium	14	02-Mar-2005 04:08
Water flow Not really happy with the flow I have.A mag 7 return, single outlet.Two maxijet 900's I want to remove the Maxi jets totaly.I want to know if I should...	fishheadfred	5	01-Mar-2005 22:55
Salt mix and sea water I know that some people buy filtered sea water from aquariums (I am one of them) and some people uses various brand of salt mixes. And my qz is..is it...	Week End	2	01-Mar-2005 02:46
cycling with live rock question Pages: 1, 2 You need more LR You should have about 1-2lbs per gallon. Adding more will help start the ammonia and cycle. NIC can be used in both FW and S...	FishProfiles.com	31	27-Feb-2005 00:06
what should i do now? Pages: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 I have a 55 gallon tank penquin bio 330 2 powerheads red sea prism protein skimmer 20 lbs of LR ( going to get more) couple of blue hermit crabs My...	Tangov559	160	26-Feb-2005 21:22
Personal Records- and opinions/suggestions Pages: 1, 2 I need to take the time to write down some of the things I have planned for my tank, so that I don't keep accidentally x'ing out of them, or losing th...	terranova	20	23-Feb-2005 21:26
Aquarium and Floor Stability Hello! Okay, I am new to marine aquariums, and well, I'm about to begin a 75 gal. saltwater tank. I've been reading a book "The New Marine Aquarium"...	Fish On The Brains	3	21-Feb-2005 00:33
Sump/ Refugium Can anyone tell me of a company who sells sump/refugiums. I don't want to spend a ton of money and I don't want to build one either. I've seen a great...	fraggedup	10	18-Feb-2005 12:57
Skimmers for nano tank hello, I'm planning to get a skimmer for my nano tank because i have high live stock, and it seems my Nitrate level has been quite high even though i...	BGK	10	08-Feb-2005 05:11
On-Line Store Have anyone ever heard of AQUATRADERS and do you know anything about them. I'm thinking of buying a light from them!!! Thanks Rich...	fraggedup	11	07-Feb-2005 18:56
Saltwater tanks Hello Iam new to this site and I have a new tank and I was wondering how hard it would be to make it in to a salt water tank. and what would I need to...	sjshark19	3	05-Feb-2005 19:21
converting fw to sw? sometime in the next year i will be getting a bigger tank for my pleco and clown loaches. when this happens i will have a spare 30g long which will b...	moondog	8	02-Feb-2005 17:11
46g Setup Suggestions I say taking only about half of the old stuff (LR and LS)from the old tank will be saver since it is a low stocking tank, your established filter sh...	N e m o	2	31-Jan-2005 03:41
New to marine a few questions? First off we are discussing converting a 30 gal to a marine tank. I was wonder what all i would need to do so? The plan is to eventually have a littl...	jakeoman	7	30-Jan-2005 12:46
Powerheads and Sump Size...two seperate questions Okey dokey...set up is a 72 RR bow, gunna be a reef. Now...for the sump, anybody have any ideas? Space under the stand is pretty limited, with the...	terranova	6	27-Jan-2005 12:10
Digital Probes for PH? Anybody using these.Are there any good/bad brands? This method seems much easier if it's any good....	fishheadfred	2	25-Jan-2005 13:13
Need help on setting up a marine tank I have currently got a 70g troical tank with 2 heaters, canister filter, air pumps, two lights and i need some help on setting up a marine tank. What...	eureka red	13	24-Jan-2005 21:16
Nanoreef I'm really interested in branching out into SW tanks, but full sized reef tanks seem to require so much more space and equipment (sump, refugium, expe...	QuietDusk	15	22-Jan-2005 03:57
To Much LIghting? Can you every have to much lighting in a 20 gallon tank. I'm thinking about upgrading to 65wx2 Power Compacts....	IhAvEsOmEfIsH	4	20-Jan-2005 09:08
Tank Question Hey folks, I'm still trying to put together my plan for my first SW tank. I'm doing alot of reading. I did go to price tanks, I was looking at a 4...	SJinNJ	7	19-Jan-2005 02:32
Beginning a salt water tank, from size to beginner fish... Would it be better to start with like a 10 gallon tank, so I could work with a smaller area to learn what I'm doing? Also, what are some good sturdy f...	MidnightMermaid	18	19-Jan-2005 00:28
Protien Skimmer Problems HELP!!! My tank just got out of the nitrogen cycle and I went out and bought a Visi-Jet-PS protein skimmer. I hooked it up and i turned it on. I kept on adjus...	cordain	3	17-Jan-2005 06:31
Buying a new tank - please comment on "the 10 point plan" First a few pictures (large): http://www.zoyzoy.com/aquarium/images/DSC00873.JPG http://www.zoyzoy.com/aquarium/images/DSC00874.JPG Does this make se...	jeffrey_ropp	1	15-Jan-2005 20:11
Do acrylic tanks slightly bow or swell out a bit when filled? I've only had glass tanks before. I'm assuming that this is a normal property of acrylic?...	jeffrey_ropp	4	15-Jan-2005 14:36
A couple more questions about a marine setup Ok so it sounds like you use live rock to cycle the tank, how much would you suggest to start a 30 Gal Tank? How Delicate are ananome's, are there an...	jakeoman	2	13-Jan-2005 01:35
Sand rinsing? You put it in a bucket... Fill it up with water... Stir it around... and pour the water out... You have to wash sand a whole lot more then gravel... I...	FishProfiles.com	8	12-Jan-2005 14:48
Turboflotor Skimmer in new tank, how much foam? I have just setup /seting up my new tank, The tank + sump is 120GalUS I have put about 120lbs of Live rock in the tank. Its been in for about 4 days...	connah	3	12-Jan-2005 08:54
Sand precautions Do a search on deep sand beds and you will find many debates.I feel they ARE benificial.I have 5" in the sump and 4" in the tank.I have seen some with...	FishProfiles.com	3	11-Jan-2005 14:52
Cycling and substatrate questions Live rock will have a die off and provide the ammonia needed. Generally 1 to 2 pounds per gal of water is a good amount. As for sand, it's your choi...	FishProfiles.com	3	09-Jan-2005 22:53
When should I add coral sand? + few more Questions Hi I am in the process of setting up a 6 Foot tank approx 100Gal + sump. The LFS where I have gotten alot of my stuff from said I sould let the tank...	connah	6	07-Jan-2005 23:32
Nosiy overflow with basic standpipe, nosie wet/dry sump with Durso? Hi I am at the stage where I have a tank full of water and nothing else, With the standpipe it came with the water falling sounds like a waterfall....	connah	4	07-Jan-2005 11:11
Starting a salt water tank Hi! I have a 38 gal fw tank that I want to turn into a salt water tank. I've never had a salt water tank before, so I'd like to know what exactly...	lucho	9	05-Jan-2005 16:31
venturi skimmer Q's	bencoastie	1	05-Jan-2005 02:18
Marine tank I was reading some stuff about neon gobies, and wanted to keep some. Which lead to two questions. 1) What would be a good sized tank for 2-4 gobies?...	warrion_2000	3	31-Dec-2004 22:06
Stocking ideas for a 29 gallon saltwater tank Does anybody have any stocking ideas for a fish only 29 gallon saltwater tank. I need some easy begginer fish that are relatively inexpensive. I prefe...	cordain	3	28-Dec-2004 20:28
Tank raised false clown coloration Ok... After looking at many pictures of salt water fish I've noticed that wild fish tend to look much better then tank raised. Is this true for the fa...	john.stone	6	26-Dec-2004 02:59
180gallon suggestions What do I need ? Just list everything I need my mind refreshed on saltwater. What would you put in this tank? I'm getting it for christmas and want...	quick_silver_2694	16	26-Dec-2004 00:00
Aqua Medic Turboflotor multi SL Skimmer Has anyone had any expirence with the Aqua Medic Turboflotor multi SL protien skimmer? Is it any good?...	connah	5	24-Dec-2004 03:47
Lighting for 100Gal US tank? Hi I am in the process of setting my 100gal US tank as a marine setup. To start with I want FOWLR but intend to add corals later on once I get comfo...	connah	14	23-Dec-2004 04:19
Information on Fish Only Setups? Ok... My 30g will soon become empty and I thought I might try saltwater. I don't want live rock or corals... Nothing fancy just a nice simple tank wit...	john.stone	12	22-Dec-2004 15:03
How big? Hey folks, I was considering starting up a SW tank. My question has to do with what size tank I would need for my stocking list and weather all the...	SJinNJ	3	22-Dec-2004 05:18
little help? i'm over whlemed Ok. so i've decided.... my next tank is going to be a marine tank. it's a 35g tank and i think it will house live rock, a pair of clowns and 2 blue...	stuquarium	6	20-Dec-2004 10:22
Ooops, I bought a bigger tank...questions... Its been a while since I've checked in, so hello to everyone. I spotted a 55 gallon SeaClear tank with a stand that was on eBay and in my neck of the...	jeffrey_ropp	0	20-Dec-2004 07:28
Tap Water treatments???? Hi I am in the process of seting up my 1st sw tank and its 6 foot and about 100gal us + the sump. I would like to know if I need to use ro or distill...	connah	17	19-Dec-2004 06:06
ok..maybe i will go for sw as well.... I have been looking at some really nice pictures on this site about sw tanks..and i must say that all of them are really awsome This got me inspired...	Rob1619	11	18-Dec-2004 01:27
Dream Tank Setup!! Get a Euro-Reef skimmer, 2-3 tunze streams, 3x400 w halides(250's will work OK, but 400's would be best). You may or may not need a chiller. 75 gall...	FishProfiles.com	3	17-Dec-2004 06:50
Cleaning coraline algea off glass I was having trouble with the Mag float stirring up the sand every time I get near the bottom.On the way to the LFS to plunkdown $25 on a Kent scraper...	fishheadfred	4	16-Dec-2004 21:19
In wall tank Finally getting around to remodeling our ba sement.Thinking of an in wall tank for the partition between the finished and unfinished sides.Any recommen...	fishheadfred	5	15-Dec-2004 14:23

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