I want to build a sump for my 55gallon, it is not predrilled and I can't/won't drill it, mainly due to the fact that it is already setup with some soft corals and live rock. I looked at the LFS today and they have 20 gallon high on sale for $21.99 which I thought was not bad. But is this the right...

ok, i've reasoned with myself why arcrlic is better than glass, but I need help with pvc pipe vs pvc hose...I'm guessing pipe has longer life? and easier to put ball valves and stuff on it? I dunno, I'm getting ideas flying by me about sumps but the basic layout will be easy, but just got...

Guys, When I setup my tank, I bought a "Hang-On Wet/Dry Filter" with a built in Protein skimmer. I did this because there is very little space where the tank is. I literally cut a hole in the wall and dropped it in there. Anyway, foam does get created by the protein skimmer, but the foam does...

The concept of a modular live sand system has crossed my mind on occassion, and I was interested in feedback from the NG. It seems possible to develop a modular system for live sand (or live rock for that matter) in which the LS or LR is placed in a box (perhaps half full with the substrate and...

The suspects: 1 Coral Beauty 1 Yellow Tang 2 Clarkii Clowns 2 Yellow Tail Blue Damsels 4 Green Chromis 6 Red Leg Hermit Crabs The pair of Cleaner Shrimp were magnificent, proud members of the tank,

I just ordered a MagFloat to replace some of my older algae cleaners. Just curious what everyone does with respect to cleaning/maintaining the cleaner itself ... with my older ones, I just rinsed with R/O water and kept it aside. But, I don't think this really cleaned it, and finally...

I am looking for recommendations on where to order fish and coral online. Any recommendations for who is good and who to avoid? Thanks in advance. John

I have this alge and I have been scrubbing it away for about 2 months.. This is getting old very fast.. I was wondering if any one has a suggestion on to rid my tank of this ?? The LFS told me to let it grow and that will allow it to remove all the nutrients that it feeds on and it will die off.. I...

I just noticed a small pure white crab, about the size of a nickle, in the branches of some pulsing Xenia I bought yesterday. Does someone have a good ID site for crabs? I did the regular searches and could not find much. I am working all weekend but will try to get a picture posted. Thanks Ken N.

Just took delivery of 30gals of natural seawater to my home. No more mixing salt for me! :-) Anyone else use natural seawater in their tanks?

If it's so great -- why don't you sign up and send us all a free copy? "ericon" wrote in message ... Hi, my name is Conny Ericsson. I have a proposal for all List-owners,promoters and webmasters. I'm searching for...

I was just doing some measurements on my fishtank and my Ph is at 8.1 and my Calcium at 370. I've never managed to get it this high actually, it's usually around 340. I'm not sure what's holding it down and my magnesium is around 1050. Anyway, I tested my kh and it's at 5.1/1.83 and usually it's...

I have updated my profile to read Chris C. and my home e-mail. Thanks keep the posting going strong, this is great for all of us, your never to old to learn. Chris Carney www.exotic-aquatics.com

I'm getting ready to move from Georgia to Maine (approx 1300 miles) and i was wondering what the best way to transport my livestock. Its a 2 day drive with a uhaul. Any ideas or proven methods for long travel would be appreciated.

I removed the crushed coral from my tank and replaced it with a fine sand, I was wondering that with the crushed coral if I put some of it in a bucket of fresh water with a low pH, will the calcium leach back out and if so can I use that fresh water to do the top off's on the tank with the coral ?

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When runnin lights that long dont you have a prob with algea. I run my lights for 6hrs and things are thriving

First I thought the research phase would take forever- it seemed I would never get a handle on the most basic of reef issues. Then came the assembling- waiting for equipment shipments and redoing the plumbing yet again- it seemed an uphill battle just to get two aquariums plumbed together. Then...

I have added a couple of new photos to the reef section and the cichlid section. Stop by and take a look, and let me know what you think. I will be adding breeding photo's of fresh and salt water this weekend, so stayed tuned. If at any time you see a photo and would like to know how and what...

Anyone use one of these? I saw one at work and thought it was nifty because it's just a powerhead with a micron filter in it! I thought it'd be wonderful since I don't have a sump. Anyone have any experience with this?