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Biocube-14--Steve T media rack--purigen, chem pure elite--upgraded pump -stock lighting-- folks, MY live rock has purple coraline that i see is now turning white--what could be the cause? thanks all

Folks, 14gal biocube, Steve T media rack, stock pump/lighting. I was thinking of upgrading the pump. I see folks use Maxijet 900 submersible pumps, Maxi jet 900 3 in 1 power head and also a Hydor Koralia 1 (pump) which seems to not really be a pump but a water circulator. Question--- what...

Folks, 14gal biocube, Steve T media rack, stock pump/lighting. I was thinking of upgrading the pump. I see folks use Maxijet 900 submersible pumps, Maxi jet 900 3 in 1 power head and also a Hydor Koralia 1 (pump) which seems to not really be a pump but a water circulator. Question--- what the...

Folks--Guy at LFS said a banded pipefish is fine in a 14g biocube with a clown fish. Said its diet is live or frozen brine and Cyclops. I have your basic clean up crew with snails, hermits and a cleaner shrimp--- Question--Do you feel a banded Pipe fish is ok with these inhabitants? Thanks

Folks I have an Marineland Eclipse 3 gal tank that the light just quit. Before I buy a $10 bulb, I noticed the ballast which is sealed all one piece in the lighting unit is brown/black in spots on its outer casing--Is this normal? Can you buy this entire white plastic lighting molded unit...

folks, Bought the cube today--50w heater -Instant ocean 20lb sea salt-hydrometer-15lb Carib Sea Argonite (aragamax select) looks like beach sand They had a product there that said it was Argonite but was VERY rough and looked like crushed shells--they called it Puca ? Sales girl there that has...

folks, Newbie here moving from CO2 injected FW planted to SW nano. Looking at the Oceanic 14g biocube. I understand there are some upgrades/modifications to the biocube that should be done. Can anyone let me know what they are? I understand remove stock pump and upgrade to MJ 900? remove...

Folks, I understand there are suggested modifications to the Oceanic 14g biocube before setup? Can anyone detail these for me? Heard you have to trim inlets? remove partitions in filter? squeeze in a heater in filter? Which heater is recommended? FOWLR--Thanks

Folks--Ive had a FW planted for years. Local fish store has 14g biocube on sale and was thinking saltwater Nano. I didnt see any sticky on SW Nano setup or recommendations thus this post. Questions: 1-Is the Oceanic 14g biocube all I will need at least for a start up tank? 2-What upgrades...

Folks, I have been a fresh water fan for many years--currently have a 55 gal Red Cherry shrimp planted tank injected co2-etc...and a 3 Gal Eclipse shrimp tank. Question: Can I use the 3 gal Eclipse tank to try saltwater for the first time? What additional equpment would be required? Is this...

Folks, Hope all finds you well. I have a 3 gal Eclipse tank with Red Cherry shrimp, live plants , black sand, no fish. Went away this weekend and come home to find hundreds of small 3/8". worm like , white organisms slithering all over the tank and sand. What is it and how do I get rid of...

Folks, Hope all finds you well! Stupid question--sliming on my tank glass are these thin worm like creatures. I have hundreds of snails in my tank. Are these little 1/4 inch threadlike things sliming up and down the glass baby snails with no shells? Im snail illiterate! Thanks Cliff Z NY

Folks, I just did a filter clean up and upon the filter filling with water I see drops of water leaking out where the power cord exits the Rena 3 filter head. Suggestions? Also--Where can i purchase "o"ring seal that seals power head to media compartments? Thanks

Folks, Hope all finds you well! What is the correct way to trim a Crinum Calamistratum? Can I just cut its "arms" short? Its takin over the tank!! Thanks!!!

Folks, I have seen some really great ideas on the DIY forum. Whats the latest "invention" with regard to blue "moonlite" LEDS? I have a 55gal that i would like to install some nice blue "moonlites" for my shrimp. Any help is greatly appreciated!! Thanks!!!

Folks, Whats the correct way to spead out a micro sword so it propagetes into a "high" Lawn? I have it planted now in a clump as it came from a potted plant. Thanks BTW--I had Riccia attached through a fine plastic mesh on a piece of slate--It looked great!! But as u all mentioned it grew...

Folks, I bought a 3.5 gal Eclipse tank to start a small shrimp tank. I bought black sand as a substrate. Is this ok for the shrimp tank? I thought the black would loook good against the Red shrimp. I know I have to put some moss in and a piece of driftwood. Thanks

Folks, Hope all finds you well! I have a snail epidemic and they are eating the heck out of certain plants. Dwarf lily the worst. How can I get rid of these pests? There are hundreds! they are very small and entered the tank from a potted plant years ago. I also have Black algae-ugh...

Folks, I have made a few posts but i never see them actually posted. Last one was yesterday on "Japonica shrimp" I post in freshwater planted tank forum. I do see the post as a new post but then it disappears!! Where does it go? Thanks!!

Folks, I have had Japonica shrimp in my freshwater planted tank for years. Recently I noticed they are not eating the blanced spinich I usually feed them or shrimp pellets. They are all (7) hanging on the filter sponge eating morsals. I have had two deaths recently. I notice they turn a bit...

Folks, Can anyone recommend a good source to buy Coralite 6700k 65w bulbs online? Thanks

Folks, Winter in NY time to "adjust" tank. Wanting to purchase some Fissidens Fontanus and Riccia. (Looking to cover some driftwood.) 2.3wpg injected co2 ferts Thanks Cliffz

Folks, Hope all are having a nice holiday season. I have not been in the loop for awhile but still have a 55 gal planted tank. It's winter in NY and time to "play " with the tank again. I would like to ask you all for suggestions on what plants I could tie down to a 6 inch piece of driftwood...

folks, In my efforts to re-aquascape and "fill in" my tank, I bought Hornwort and a bulb lily. Question--The hornwort feels actually "prickly". It came with a lead weight attached. I assume I remove weight and plant stem in substrate? It quite a huge bunch. Should I separate into...

Folks, Anyone know a good reliable online source for Coralife 65w 6700 4 pin 21 inch bulbs? :uzi: LFS is robbery. Thanks