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    How to clean the outside of my old fish tank?

    I have a very old tank, 20-25yr old, the glass is become hazy, is there any super chemicals I can try to bring some life back into the glass? I'm only worried about the outside of the tank for now :) Thanks
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    Please give me some simple lighting advice

    I'm trying to find a decent light for my 40 gallon breeder and somebody is selling a use Custome Sealife 192 watts of pc...1-10k bulb and 1-actnic O# bulb used for 4 months and an extra actinic bulb (brand new). With a cooling fan and 3 moonlights, 3 cords to control all 3 featues. $100...
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    Help me purchase the right HOB Overflow

    Background: I am attempting to build a sump for my 40 Gallon Breeder. I have a 20L which I will use for my sump. I have a Remora Pro HOB that I will put on the side of the sump. and a Eheim 1262 Pump (900GPH) My understanding of overflows is very limited, so please help me purchase the right...
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    Sump Advice

    I'm trying to build my first sump... I have a 40 Gallon Breeder with a bulkhead already in the tank (see pics below) ... I purchased a 1/2" threaded PVC and it fits, so I am farely confident that its a 1/2" bulkhead... If you look on the 1st pic, u'll see threads on the outside, I was told...
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    Reverse Omosis Qaulity Debate - Ebay vs Fish Store/Site

    Okay, I was on Reef Central and we kinda started to debate about reverse osmosis kits.... The debate is simple... are the kits you find on ebay for a 3rd of the price just as good as the ones you find on a aquarium store/site? I'm looking to purchase one, and I can get a 6stage on ebay for...
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    Reverse Omosis

    Whats the difference between all the RO Kits? I see 6 stage kits on ebay for pretty cheap compared to Marine Depot... Do they all use pretty much the same filters etc? Help educate me :)
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    What are all these bugs, they are everywhere.

    What are these bugs? are they bad or good? I never noticed them until last night, now they are all over the tank... Any Ideas? they are creaping me out. :) BTW: I just lost all my fish a few days ago to ich, so i hope this isnt related....
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    New to salt water.. I think I got ick

    I think my fish tank has ick. I have a 40 galon tank that is about 2 months old... this past weekend I lost 3 fish. I lost my Clown Fish, Camel Shrimp and tiny blue tang. Currently I have 2 damsels, 1 sea cucumber and 2 large feather dusters.... how do you suggest I treat my tank without more...
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    Bio Wheel or No Bio Wheel - How is my filtration?

    Question about my filtration. I have a 40g Breeder - AquaC Remora Pro with Mag Drive 3 Protein Skimer - Eheim 2026 Professioanel II Series Canister Filter - Emperor 400 Hang on Filter (with two bio wheels) - 2 Rio 600 Powerheads - 40Pounds of live rock How does this sound as far as my...
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    Is my protein skimmer working?

    I am still very new to this.. my tank is about 2months old and my protein skimmer has been on my tank for 14days now. I have a 40Galon Breeder with a Remora Pro. I've heard stories of people saying they have to empty their collection cup almost every day... however mine isn't filling up that...
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    My new tank log, please advise.

    Below are my test kit messurements, please let me know how things look, I am still waiting for things to cycle competely. 40 Galon Breeder 20 pounds of live rock Tank avg temp 78 I'm very confused cause my readings appear to be all over the place.
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    How do I utilize this hole in my tank/glass?

    I have a 40galon breeder tank, that I got from a friend who got it from a fish store..... I have never utilized this when I had fresh water, but now that I have salt water I wanted to know what this hole is for? I have a Canister filter, planning on a hang on AquaC Skimmer...no sump yet..
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    Protein Skimmer buying advice

    Hi, I'm looking to purchase my first protein skimmer for my tank... I have a 40gallon breeder tank. No sump, or plans on getting one in the near future.... What do you people suggest? I've read that you can buy to big of a skimmer, so I want to make sure I dont over due it. Eventualy I would...
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    Do I have enough water movement?

    I just went t the local fish store and they told me/sold me 2 Rio 600 Powerheads Max Flowrate: 200gph I like the powerhead design cause they are small and I can stick them anywhere... I asked about having more circulation and she said having to much is bad. OH BTW: I have a 40Gallon Breeder...
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    New Tank Setup

    Hi, I am setting up my first Salt water tank, 40 Gal, 5pounds of live rock. I've had it setup for like 12 days and am waiting for it to cycle. The first 7days I had 1 Damsel 5 tiny hermit crabs and 1 snail. The Damsel has since died, my question is... Will my tank continue to cycle without...
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    Question about how to cover the top of my tank.

    I have a 40Gal Breeder tank, Its kinda an odd size so I've never had a real cover/lid for the tank. I alawys just used plexyglass with a decent size square cut out for me to feed the fish etc... I have recently switched t salt water and I wanted to know two things. The current square is...
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    Newbie question about Eheim Canister Tanks

    Hello, I"m knew to the forum and have been doing tons of research and I was hoping somebody could clear a few things up for me. I have a 55galon fresh water tank. Currently I have hanging filter that is about to die. I would like to invest in a good canister filter. I do not mind dishing...
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