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Carey, A filter sock is for mechanical filtration and Bio-Balls are for BIOlogical.. So technically you'll need both. I use Bio-balls... always have and never had an issue with nitrates...I like it better than using all rock or sponges... Also, when going wet/dry.. you know flow rate is a...

PS... I didn't read through the entire 10 pages of this post... hope i didn't repeat something. J

I would contact All-Glass or Oceanic before putting the tank into use. From experience, I know the cross bar holds the tension of the glass expansion when the tank is filled. With it being melted AND the corner being chipped, I would lean on the side of caution. Aqueon Customer Service...

Savko.com. You can get pretty much anything you need and the guy Marvin is very proficient.

On a trlp to Iowa.. Will respond to this in afternoon from hotel.

The theory of it being in the filter is to sterilize the microbes as they are trapped on the media. Even outside the filter UV sterilization is very effective method of controlling disease and microbe outbreaks and at the very least, creating a natural environment. Afterall, the ocean has the...

Depending on what size PVC you're using will help determine the flow into the tank. You must size it accordingly. 1/2" PVC will handle apprx. 400gph 3/4" PVC will handle apprx. 600gph 1" PVC will handle apprx. 900gph So personally, I would run a 3/4" header with (2) 1/2" takeoffs. That way...

I personally am of the opinion... Throw the piece of junk out. I love a challenge and expanding my list of accomplishments. However, how could you EVER have peace of mind from that thing never leaking again. This time it sounds like you got EXTREMELY lucky.. after all, it was leaking on a...

That's true! Somehow I thought this was a saltwater tank.

Spend $200 (ebay) on the Fluval FX5... Its versatile and will be more than enough for your tank and will grow with you, longterm you'll be happier.. And that will address all 3 neccesities. A protein skimmer is IMO an absolute necessity. But can be added later in your system. By later I mean...

When talking about aquarium filtration, you are actually addressing 3 things, mechanical, biological and chemical filtration. Mechanical will remove detritus (waste) eg; excess food, fish waste etc. Keep in mind a mechanical filter is only as good as what it sees. SO if you have more circulation...

I use a python to sift the sand and dump the water into a 50gal garbage can... then empty the water out side...I should mention i have (2) 50gal garbage cans one empty and one full of RO/DI...I then have a dedicated RIO pump with a 3/4" hose connected, I mix my salt in the garbage by running the...

The Hamburg filtration method has it's place i guess... As i stated earlier.. This topic will ALWAYS be a matter of preference.. I think the important thing to remember in any tank is no matter what, maintenance will always be important. Now while I do not depend on sponge filtration for my...

well...I would guess +/- 500w. With the heating taking up about 200 of those watts.. It's hard to say not knowing the type of lighting or filtration you're using... Remember also, everything else in the tank room is on that circuit too.. So if it happened to be a kitchen circuit, the...