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Thanks that is a good deal compared to what I have been using.

I always have. The canister filters that I use have a carbon compartment in them. I change out the carbon every two weeks or so. As part of the chemical filteration it has always kept all my tanks clear.

I have two good size red scats. I was reading that the adults like a brackish water. Just how salty is brackish? They are in a 29 gallon corner tank and are the only fish in there. Thanks for the help.

Hello all, new to the group. I have 5 freshwater tanks and starting a saltwater. I use alot of carbon in my filters for my tanks and I am trying to find a place where I can buy in bulk. I don't use the pre-packedge packs I like to use my own. I want to buy it in 5 lb bags or such. Any ideas...

Well I opened the valves full open and the tank seems to be stable. My tanks water level is about 1" from overflowing, but it has not done so for 2 days. I added my decorations today, some coral and rocks (not live). The bottom is crush coral and Arag-Alive sand. The salt level is stable and...

The pump is a Magnetetic Drive Utility Submersible pump Model 18 1800 GPH. I am lifting ~5.5 feet of head. Today I went to the LFS where I bought it and they gave me a 1200 GPH pump and said try that with the ball valves full open. Well I did and it was about the same, I still have to close...

Marc118, There is a 1" return that tees off to 2 3/4" lines on each side of the tank. From there it 90's down into tthe tank and goes from 3/4" PVC to flex knuckle pipe Y's to two spray heads.

The pump is rated at 1800 gpm. Hoever I am lifting 5.5' and that drops it to 1200 gpm. Do I need to add another overflow pipe? I will be getting power heads as well, how many do you think I need. I just was not sure if I am filtering enough water per hour.

I am working on setting up a 180 gal saltwater tank. I filled the tank tonight and added the salt. I am using a wet/dry filter system. The question I have is in the sump what is the water level suppose to be? Are the bio-balls in water or just have water running over them? I also have a...