Can anyone recommend a protein skimmer that is no taller than 18" (stand cabinet's limit) that can handle 55gallon main tank + 20 gallon sump? Thanks in advance

Dear All, I am in the process of moving house and have cleared out one of my two main tanks, which is about 50 gallons. Once moved and assuming that I have sufficient space, I am considering setting up one as a marine aquarium ... mainly because they much more intereting to look at; especially...

has anyone ever had there water heated up too much with the use of just 2 external filters?? equipment is as follows; 64g tank (uk gals) fluval 404 canister. fluval 204 canister. no heater! 82 degrees water temp. 76 degrees room temp.

I'm taking a trip. I wanted to leave some water with the marine salts already added to make it easier to change water. This is for those who will be looking after the tank while I'm away. Will it start fouling up... with algaes. I thought maybe storing it in the basement. Sitting on the basement...

Come and take a look at a brand new site for the marine enthusiast. www.phishybusiness.co.uk is a new idea for the thriving community of marine aquarists - a very friendly one stop shop for all marine enthusiasts! No longer will you just have to look through an internet forum but instead you will...

I have a purple tang that has been doing fine for several months. However, recently he has developed something around his eye, and it appears to also be on a line on his side as well. It isn't white, maybe brown spots. Anyway, I tried treating with Melafix and Pimafix, but that didn't work. I did...

Can anyone supply the genus & species names (and locality) for the "Sputnik" sea urchins commonly offered for sale on eBay? See, e.g., http://cgi.ebay.com/WHOLE-SPUTNIK-SEA-URCHIN-SEASHELL_W0QQitemZ6549571990QQcategoryZ4838QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem.

Hello I have a 75 gal FOWLR. I have 65 pound of rock and have had this tank up for 2 months with the following live stock. 1. Tomato Clown 2. Yellow tail damsel 3. long spine urchin 4. 21 tubo snails 5. 6 scarlet hermit craps 6. 4 blue hermit craps

Hi, Can anyone share any experience on the use of chillers. I want/need to put one on a large (2000L) tank and have no previous experience of installing or operating these. thanks, sky

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I've had a small marine aquarium going for about three months. It's populated with native life from the Texas Gulf. I figured since they are more or less "free" it won't cost me too much to experiment. Anyway, they are all happy and healthy. Here's the question. It appears as if the system has...

Sharks being spotted on shorelines have been increasing in news reports. Is this cyclical behavoir, a reaction to a change in water temperature, or a meltdown in the Artic? I have no idea but since posters of this group have lived the life aquatic for a long time, I can only be in question mode.

Hi, I have a system with a sump which sits on the ground & there isn't any way to raise it up - my problem is cleaning out debris/waste from the sump as I can't get a siphon working. What way do you guys clean out the chambers in your sumps? tia, Sky.

Howdy everyone! I've had numerous freshwater tanks before and I'm getting ready to try a sal****er setup (probably fish only) for the first time. What general recommendations can anyone give me? I want a good size tank (anywhere between 55 and 180 gallon). What's the best filter system to use? ...

Yes that is the molting process. It will be fine.. atleast mine was. Hemit crabs only eat like 3 times a week but still refill its bowl of food and water even though it can't walk. Hermit Crabs are Noctournal maby he comes out at night. I persenly think this is the molting process.

I would like to add something with my clown trigger, preferaby a Tang. I currently have a volitain and two damsels (which will probably go with any new addition). Any recommendations? The clown is only about 2" long. Jim

I set up a 92 gallon corner tank in late march 2005. I used the fluval filters which the previous owner had used, and my tank cycled quickly and smoothly, in fact, I don' know if it cycled at all, anytime I ever tested the water everything was well within the optimum parameters. Anyway, after a few...

I have a 92 gallon corner tank, with a sailfin tang, two percula clowns, two yellow damselfish, and two blue and yellow damselfish. I am thinking of adding one or two fish to the tank, and I would like to add a triggerfish, possibly a niger species. Does anyone have any info on keeping triggers...

Hello, I have a dog face puffer that is extremelly mellow. Today he started freeking out.He wont look at me,and is running back and forth at the sides and back of the tank. He's also browner.This happened once before and i moved some things around in the tank and he stopped ,but that didnt work...

Does anyone here have a pet squid/octopus/cuttlefish? It requires plenty of commitment, so most of us won't ever keep one--like to share your experiences? Biologists say cephalopods are the smartest invertebrates and it's rather interesting. Seb