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I just bought a Kole Tang yesterday and it's currently in quarantine. At some point within the last few hours, it has developed a dark splotch above its eye under its fin. I have attached a photo. Does anyone know what this could be or what I can do about it?

I've ruled out a leak. Not impossible that the length of the hose might have something to do with it but the hose is actually a few inches shorter than the PVC. Mag 9.5. It's connected through pvc fittings including a union which converts into the nylon using a barb fitting. Update: the noise...

About a year ago, when I started my system, I received ample criticism for using 1.5" PVC on my return pump. Many experienced hobbyists told me that using the wider pipe would increase head pressure and actually lower the GPH of my return pump, thus 1" was preferable. I was also advised that...

I recently had an ich outbreak due to not quarantining a new Tomini Tang (I know, I'll do better from now on). I'm about to pull all the fish to quarantine for 8-10 weeks and treat with copper. Question that I can not find a straight answer on: should I pull my inverts and corals as well...

While working on my sump the other day I found two new lifeforms that have apparently sprout up, the first in my skimmer chamber / on my return nozzle and the other in my refugium and return chamber. The first looks like some type of crustacean and the other, well, I have no idea. I have...

Unfortunately, if the skimmer was any lower, the outlet would be submerged below the water line. I am new to saltwater as well :) Sent from my SM-N900V using Aquarium Advice mobile app

Prior to this, my only experience is a 29 gallon freshwater community. Here are some photos of the setup I have been working on. It's a 75 gallon FOWLR setup with a sump refugium. I built the stand myself as my first diy. I drilled the tank for a retro-fit Herbie-style overflow. The first...

I just finished assembling my sump last night and today, I filled up the chambers to test for leaks. There is a slow leak from my refugium backwards into the bubble trap. When left, the bubble trap takes a while to fill up, and even then, doesn't fill up to the edges. Do you think this is worth...

I am purchasing my first protein skimmer for a new 75g that I am currently in the process of setting up. I am stuck deciding between the Coralife Super Skimmer Needle Wheel 125 which is on sale for $135.99 here: Aquarium Protein Skimmers: Coralife Super Skimmer Needle Wheel Protein Skimmer I...

What would be the best way to keep fish out of those pipes? Also, I was trying to implement a Herbie method with one hole 1"-1.5" higher than the other so do you think that I could still make that work with this method?

Does anyone know where I can find a guide for making a diy overflow box? I screwed up while drilling my tank and drilled the holes too low so using a standard internal overflow box, which usually have a length of 5", will probably leave 2"-2.5" of space between my water level and the bottom of...

So you're saying that a HOB filter with carbon and gfo inserts could effectively replace the need for a reactor? Do you think it would provide enough turbulence to keep the gfo from solidifying?

I am in the process of designing a sump for a 75 gallon sw aquarium. I have a Marineland Emperor 280, that I replaced with a canister filter on my 29 gallon fw, and I was wondering if it would be feasible to integrate it into my sump for a bit of extra filtration or if doing so would just be a...

That's an excellent answer. Thank you. So would you include a refugiun chamber for algae in a sump or would it be more practical to make a separate unit for it independent of the filtration? Sent from my SM-N900V using Aquarium Advice mobile app

Can someone explain the purpose of drilling tanks for bulkheads? I know it has something to do with sumps but I'm having difficulty understanding the purpose of drilling to run output/input directly into the tank as opposed to running it over the back into the tank. Sent from my SM-N900V using...

So I'm making the jump from freshwater to saltwater aquaria and I've been doing a lot of research on sumps. There just seems to be a lot of different ways and types to go about it. I was watching a tutorial video on building a sump involving three chambers, one including live rock, one with a...

I've been using aquariumwiki.com but I was wondering if there is a better one that would help me gauge fish compatibility.

You can buy a 5 gallon bucket for cheap at Home Depot. Fill up the bucket with some aquarium water and the fish. Have someone help you move the aquarium to the new stand as quickly as possible. If you're going to have to carry it more than several feet I might recommend removing the gravel as...

Anybody else know whether dwarf gouramis and pearl gouramis are compatible? A fish book I own claims that pearls are the most docile of gouramis but I don't know whether that affects whether they should be kept with the dwarfs or not.

I looked into the gold barbs and they seem great, I think I'll stock them instead. I was a bit nervous about the nippy tendency of the tiger barbs to begin with.

Hi, I've been working on a stocking list for my upcoming tank. I'm focusing exclusively on an Asian themed community tank. Right now I'm considering stoking Dwarf and Pearl gouramis along with tiger barbs and perhaps some loaches. Would those two gourmis work together? I've been getting mixed...

I'm a computer science major studying application design. I'm nowhere near far enough yet to be able to do this on my own, but if sometime in the future I have to design an app (we use android), I will create an app related to caring for an aquarium and I will let everyone on this forum know.

Thanks for the response! I came to Carrollton to go to college and am currently looking at attending graduate school here just so I don't have to leave. I looked into the light you suggested. I will definitely upgrade to the t5no. Just to confirm, is this it? Amazon.com: Aqueon Coralife 58120...

I'm trying again for a planted tank (probably for the last time if this one doesn't work out) I have a 29 gallon with currently no stock and no cycle. I have a 20w flora-glo light, a heater, an aquatop cf-400uv, and lots of hopes and dreams. Obviously, I'm going to establish the plants first...

I have a bottle of Prime that I have owned since Jan 2009. Is it still okay to use in my aquarium?