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Hi, Will charcoal affect the addition of vitamins and calcium if used in my overflow filtration? Will the additives still be affective? Thanks.

Hi, I have introduced "ecocomplete" to my aquarium. After 3 days, the water is still slightly cloudy. I would like to clear it up by doing a 75% water change. Will this remove all of the good nutrients? It's just the water (with the clouds and dust), not the 'dirt'. Thanks :wink: :arrow:

Hi, I set up a water based vivarium today. The substrate is about 3" of Ecocomplete with probably 100 watts of lighting. The tank size is 40 gallons (filled 3/7th). I'm also adding large rocks for habitat for yellow minnows. Question: What plants are able to tolerate some exposure out...

Hello :D What substrate should I use for a (minor) planted tank to include some large rocks and frogs/salamanders? I'm really looking to use larger gravel rock. Is this possible (to root the plants well enough)? I am using an undergravel filtration system with an air pump. Looks like I'll...

Hello, I am now running ozone at about 25mg/hr for a 130 gallon total tank. (I will turn it back to 15mg/hr when I get a reading) It includes a meter that records the total oxygen in the water. So far, over a several day period, I have a 001 reading. Normal readings should be around 320...

Hi, What type and manufacturer of 'air pump' should I use for a Red Sea Ozonizer? It is set up for a 110 gallon with 30 gallon sump. Thanks!

hello :) which pump should I use with a phosband reactor? thanks.

Hi All :) I've got a brown algae problem after being away from my aquarium on business for 2 months. Within hours, a thin hairy layer of brown algae grows quite rapidly on my aragonite sand. I have tried good waterflow, charcoal, and phospate sponges in the filter along with rigorous...

I've found this cool little Mono at the local store. Is he reef safe? 1 firefish gobie 2 damselfish 3 chromis 1 pyjama cardinalfish 110 gallon (stable/cycled)

Can you scrape coraline algae off of the glass? Any recommendations for the right tool for the job? Got some MH's now and the front glass is getting covered. Much obliged. :D

Hiya, My CPR Overflow is collecting bubbles while in operation to the point where its flow rate is down to a minimum and the water level in the tank rises too high. There is a hose which is designed to maintain a venturi but I can not keep the flow rate or the bubbles out of the apparatus. Is...

Hi :P My CPR Overflow seems to be collecting bubbles. In doing so, it no longer retains its venturi which sends water down into the sump. My tank water level increases over a period of 24 hours and the surface no longer drains into the apparatus. Does anyone know how to keep the bubbles...

Hi! I'm looking for an easy starter coral. I have a rather deep tank but I now have 300 watts of MH's and 260 watts of florescent lighting at 110 gallons with 1200 gph. Any good recommendations at a good price? Any recommendations for an economical suppliment (plankton)? Regards :arrow...

I'm in the process of changing 30 gallons of my 110 gallon with new salt water (RO/DI). How long do I have to mix the salt into the new water? How long should I wait before changing the water? Many thanks :D

Hi All :) I'd like to introduce some corals and polyps. My aquarium is somewhat deeper than usual but it has good waterflow. How much light and what type would you suggest that I use? 300 watts +? MH or VHO? ...would like to get the ball rolling. Thanks!

Any suggestions....I'm not rich.... :lol:

...got this oil slick on the surface of my aquarium....skimming 24/7, water added daily (RO/DI with less than 10 ppm), all unwanted algae is down, feeding is light (I think), et. al. Does it just need a water change? How do I get rid of the oil slick? Filter: overflow sump/bioballs/live rock

My tank is full of life. 1 Yellow Tang, 3 Green Chromis, 2 Yellow Damsels, plenty of hermits and snails, 1 Fire Shrimp, et. al. I've been feeding them Algae Pellets and Frozen Brine Shrimp. Quantity: 1/3 of a block per day (frozen brine). What is the recommended amount?

...my tank loves my yellow tang :D the yellow damsels don't fight... the green chromis are happy again... my fire shrimp cleans him up every hour... and he loves his home. ...just thought it was one of the neatest things that i've ever seen. woohoo :)

Is 'bloat' contageous? I've got a tank full of fish with 1 Green Chromis with a red line (elevated) on his mid-lateral scales. Maybe I should quarantine him? Thanks.

Which unit would you recommend for RO/DI? Which has the best customer support and prices? Is there a good place to get storage containers? Thanks in advance.

I've recently added charcoal (in nylons) to my sump for extra water quality. I would like to know whether or not this would neutralize any reef additives. I would like to add Seachem vitamins for the aquarium.

How do you build one? Any links? :o

Must halides be away from you glass top cover to keep from cracking it?

I have a slightly high PH in my 110 gallon. I don't know how much difference it will make but I'd like to add some new fish. I am going to add reef building suppliments as well but I believe that this will elevate the levels too. Can I add baking soda to lower it as a buffer? What would you...