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So I've seen different opinions on here on when I should be changing my filters/membranes. Some say anything other than 0ppm, others say it can go higher. I just wanted to see if anyone has any defiant I've answer as to when and why. Also on the same topic, are all of these filters the same or...

I was wanting to look into switching my 75 FOWLR from a Fluval 405 Canister, to some sort of sump. I've only looked into it by exploring the forums on here. I don't really want to drill my tank, so I know I'd need some sort of HOB overflow. I have no sort of plan and was just trying to see if I...

I have an RODI unit that I use for my Saltwater tank. I'm looking at setting up a Betta Tank for my son. I was wondering if it's ok to use RODI water for the Betta, or should I just use tap water and treat it with something?

So In the past couple months my tank has become overrun with algae...I used a hose a few weeks ago to suck up as much as I could. Well it's back... I just got a new LED light for my tank, switching over from my OLD (2yrs) fluorescent bulb. Could the old bulb have been helping the algae to grow...

Finally got rid of my almost two year old Fluorescent fixture and got some LEDs.

My dad just set up his tank 92 gallon last night, and I don't think he rinsed his dry sand enough. His water is cloudy still this morning. About how long should it take to clear up? Is there anything that will expedite the process?

My wife and I are hoping to purchase a new house soon, and I was wondering if anyone has any tips on moving my 75 FOWLR tank. Right now I only have two Clowns, an African red star, and blue damsel. I also have an empty 55 gallon sitting in my basement that has never been used, so I thought I...

Question for the experts... Is this something I should be worried about? And if it is what should I do? Is the dark pink looking stuff in the last picture Coraline Algae or is it the return of my Red Slime issue?

I have a 75 FOWLR and I currently have this guy... Saltwater Invertebrates for Marine Reef Aquariums: Red Knob Sea Star, African Will he play nice with this guy? Saltwater Aquarium Inverts for Marine Reef Aquariums: Longspine Urchin, Black

I bought some base rock a little more than a month ago, to add in with the little bit of LR I had in my tank. I'm starting to see some pink and green dots on it now. Is this coraline algae starting to grow on it? Or is it something menacing that I should try and nip in the bud?

While doing some maintenance yesterday, I went to take the impeller cover off and one of the two clips that hold it on broke off. I put the cover back on and it seems to be holding fine, and it's running normally. So my question is, will it be ok with just one clip holding the cover on, or...

How often do you guys replace the four foam pads in your filter? Should I be replacing them whenever I do maintenance, or should I just rinse them off with tank water and put them back in?

Does anyone use a spray bar on their 405? What are the benefits? Any downside?

Hey guys, my dad is getting ready to set up a 92 gallon corner, and I was wondering is I should advise him to get an ro/di unit. I know I had to get one cause I have city water and was having cyano problems. But he has well water, and I didn't know if well water caused a whole different set of...

I have a Fluval 405 and was wondering what media anyone else uses. I use carbon in the first two chambers and the little biomax cylinders in the last two. Should I be using something else as well or will this suffice?

So I happened to look in my stand today, and found three of my snail in there. Figuring they were dead I picked one up to get rid of, and sure enough it was alive! All three of them were! I put them back in the tank and they continued on their merry way. Can they live outside the salt water?

I was thinking of getting one of these and just dropping in a powerhead and heater, so I could always have 20 gallons or so at the ready. Any thoughts? Rubbermaid COMM. FG263200GRAY 32 Gallon Plastic Trash Can

So I have a couple questions... How much water should I produce through the system before I start using the water in my tank? Is it normal for the first bit of water to be really dirty looking? Will the filters work better after this break in period? I tested the first bit of water that was...

So I Just found this Little guy on the glass after moving a piece of live rock. Do I need to Do anything special to keep him alive, or will he just be happy hanging out on the rocks?

So I just got my RO/DI unit and I'm planning on using it to fill (probably not full) a 32 gallon plastic garbage can, and just mixing the salt in there up to proper SG. Then obviously adding more salt when I add water to keep SG correct. That way I have the water ready to go when I need to do my...

How can I tell if the "Live" Rock I got from my LFS is actually alive. He said that it is cured so I shouldn't have to cure it. I saw a little tiny starfish on it when I put it in my tank, and I also have one little aptasia on one piece. (Which I am planning on taking care of, just looking for...

Anyone opposed to this info I got on my Star? I want to make sure he's eating well so I kinda want to make sure to supplement his diet. I just don't want to feed him something I shouldn't. "Description The African Red Knob Starfish is very hardy starfish and makes a great detrivore for fish...

I mentioned this in another one of my threads, but thought I'd make it's own thread so I could get more thought. I ordered this yesterday, should be here tomorrow. ReefCleaners.org | Clean Up Crews and Macro Algae - Quick Crew w/Hermits (40 Long) Will they be ok with my African Red Knob Star...

When I get my unit, will I need to buffer the water up to proper ph, or should it be pretty close?

So I'm pretty sure I have one little aptasia... I read if you Poke it and it sucks into rock it is aptasia, well it definitely did. Do I need to get aptasia X for this one little guy or is there another way to get rid of him?