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Do they make a uv light that can be hooked in with pvc pipe for a 120gal

I have a 120gal tank with a sump tank.When I bought this 4yrs ago it just didnt seem that it was set up correctly.I am hoping to get help on how this should be set up.The tank is contained with the overflow and diffusers inside the tank.In the sump I have a protein skimmer with 2 small pumps...

I have the red algae growing all over my LR and on the glass.Ive did the water changes and I cant get rid of it.What is the best way to get this under control

so if a pump says its 1585gph at 13ft lift,that would work?

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I am not sure.The overflow is built into the middle of the tank and then it has one return on each side

I have a 120gal saltwater tank with a sump.What size pumps would I need to put in the sump to push water about 6-7ft to the outlet flow tubes in the tank

you have a very good logo.Im from lancaster.So the cheapest way to go is plain playsand or for a little more dry aragonite.What name brand playsand does not have silicone in it.

I am getting ready to set up my 125 and I wanted to know what kind of sand can I use.Ive read that you can use play sand as long as it doesnt have silicone in it.They say its not worth using the live sand in the bag because most of it is dead before you get it.So if someone can tell me what is...

all hooked up and doing fine.Thanks to all

I siphoned as much as I could,what a difference.My lights are only on from 5:30 pm to 10:30 pm.I feed them frozen seafood mix.I take the water out of the aquarium,thaw the food and dump it back in the tank.I just learned I should dump the water out of the cup and just give them the thawed food.I...

I thought that might be what I have to do so thanks for the answers

some people have told me that this red algae in my tank is bad.It started a year ago after I purchased my live rock and started adding reef plus to the tank.The FS told me that it would bring out the colors of the rock and this is one of the colors.Is this bad

on the coralife skimmer when I need to empty the collection cup do I need to shut the system off or just lower the water below the cup

There was a defect in the heaters so I sent them back for replacement