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  1. J

    using media reactor with the return pump

    I was thinking about buying a waterbox aquarium from the Reef line. I noticed that the tank comes with a dual manifold. Is it better to use a separate pump to run a media reactor rather than using the return pump? I ask because I'm not using the reactors all the time so wouldn't I have to adjust...
  2. J

    chromis compatability

    There ends up being a single fish because they pick each other off one by one? I know that they establish a hierarchy, but the top of the chain always end up killing off the rest? I thought about adding chromis because I want a fish that is reef safe, colorful, schools, and are relatively...
  3. J

    chromis compatability

    I'm planning a 70 gallon reef tank and I am trying to figure out what livestock I want. Is it safe to put two different types of chromis together? I was thinking of putting 5 blue/green chromis and 5 Vanderbuilt chromis.
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    do I remove the media reactor?

    I’m very strict with my water changes so I know I will continue with them regularly. My tank definelty is lacking in flow, so I just purchased another wavemaker, which should arrive in a day or two. So, I should keep the reactor in the tank?
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    do I remove the media reactor?

    I put some mushroom corals that were on a piece of rock in my tank. The rock had some red algae on it and by morning the amount that was there had quadrupled. I didn't take care of it immediately so my tank was covered in algae and the corals were being overgrown. I cleaned the tank and got the...
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    waterbox cube 20 pump running dry

    I recently added a media reactor to the back chamber of my Waterbox Cube 20. I am now having issues with the pump running dry. I think the water doesn't flow to the pump quick enough and the return chamber keeps getting drained. I just ordered another pump with a lower gph rating. I plan to add...
  7. J

    clownfish has white spots on mouth

    I added a refugium and adjusted the powerhead anyways, but I think I was being a nervous Nellie and the Clownfish is fine. The white spots have cleared and I think it may have been caused by fighting and locking jaws. The fighting has subsided and the fish seem to be working out who is the female.
  8. J

    clownfish has white spots on mouth

    Could I use an air pump to increase the oxygen in the tank? How much would an algae scrubber cost?
  9. J

    clownfish has white spots on mouth

    1. I have corals. They are not in the photos. One leather and three mushroom. I am dosing for low alkalinity and pH. I do a weekly three gallon water change on the 20 gallon tank (more like 18 gallons). 2. Even if all my water parameters are ok it can still be considered poor water quality...
  10. J

    need help

    So sorry to hear that you've lost so many fish. Unexplained fish deaths are no fun. Do you have any pictures of tank? What parameters were tested? And out of curiosity how old was the tank when the corals were added and how did the guy acclimate the fish?
  11. J

    clownfish has white spots on mouth

    My reef tank has two clowns in it. The black and white clown seems to have some white spots on its mouth. I didn't see them this morning (6:04 pm right now) when I dosed a small amount of sodium carbonate. I made sure to monitor the alkalinity and pH as I added the solution as not to increase...
  12. J

    protein skimmer for the waterbox cube 20

    I can not find a protein skimmer that will fit in the Waterbox cube 20. I had a Hydor Koralia Nano-Skim Internal Protein Skimmer which fit in the back and worked well, but restricted water flow causing the pump to run dry. I ordered another skimmer thinking that it would work, but the dimensions...
  13. J

    How does the AI Prime light work?

    It's not flashing just going on and off at random times. I used the easy setup feature, but it's not working.
  14. J

    How does the AI Prime light work?

    I have an AI Prime light for my reef tank and I'm having a lot of trouble getting it to work. Does anyone have some type of guide for the app? I'm having trouble connecting to the app as well as setting a schedule. I just want it on at 8 am and off at 8 pm, but the light goes on and off randomly.
  15. J

    How do I remove ammonia from RO/DI water?

    If there shouldn't be anything why do I have ammonia reading?
  16. J

    How do I remove ammonia from RO/DI water?

    I followed the instructions and it said not use the first few gallons so I didn't. Should I just use distilled water?
  17. J

    How do I remove ammonia from RO/DI water?

    I just purchased an Aquatic Life Twist-In 100 GPD 4-Stage RO/DI System for my 20-gallon tank. I didn't use the RO/DI water in the tank because it has ammonia in it. Instead, I used spring water from the store, but I was told that it won't sustain a reef tank for more than a few years. I want to...
  18. J

    Will my goby jump?

    I know any fish can jump, but aren’t some usually more inclined to do so than others?
  19. J

    Will my goby jump?

    I plan on getting a Tiger watchman goby for my reef tank. The tank has no lid and I want to know if the goby would jump out of the tank?
  20. J

    overstocked aquarium?

    I'm starting a 20 gallon tank and plan to have some corals. I want to have two Black Ice Ocellaris Clownfish, small crabs, a few snails, and a Goby. Would this tank be overstocked?
  21. J

    return pump gph

    It's not the other way around, overflow higher gph than return pump?
  22. J

    return pump gph

    How do I calculate the gph my return pump needs to be? I am going to be using an overflow box to connect the sump.
  23. J

    aquarium heater

    I wanted to put the heater(s) in the sump. Do you think it would be better in the tank? I really want to keep the water temperature consistent.
  24. J

    aquarium heater

    I can't seem to find an adequate heater for an aquarium of 100 gallons. Any suggestions?
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