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I have had a lot going on over the years, and had to leave the hobby for a while. I'm going to be setting up a new tank in the near future, probably somewhere around 240-300g size..haven't decided yet. I look forward to chatting with you all. Regards, Mike :cool:

Hello all - It's been a while since I've posted here, but I know I can always count on you guys to help. I am in the process of moving locally and need to break down my 120g tank. I have moved several times, but this will be the first eel I have ever moved and I want to make sure I remove him...

My brother has been wanting to buy me an eel for my tank. I told him I wanted to maintain a peaceful tank and that an eel would kind of defeat the purpose of having a peaceful community. He's not knowledgable by any means when it comes to the SW hobby. I explained to him that I have Chromis that...

Hello fellow hobbyists, I am in the market to add another addition to my family. Currently, I have 3 Green Chromis, a few hermit crabs, and 1 Naso Tang (Female). I know, I know. The Naso was a rescue from a friend and once I put her in my tank, I don't have the heart to take her out. I have a...

Hello all - I have 2 Mag drives that I use for my returns. I keep two for redundant reasons in case one fails. However, I have noticed over time that these pumps are really heating up my tank. I love the reliability and power from these pumps, but what would you all recommend as comparable...

Hello all, I am back and it feels good to be here once again. I have relocated from Arizona to Texas now, and since then, have setup my 120g SW tank back up as I missed it so much. Right now, it's been setup for about 8 months now and doing well. I am glad to see familiar names still here...

I am breaking down my tank in a couple weeks since I may be transfering back to Texas. I know this is a buy/sell/trade forum, but this is an opportunity for anyone in the Phoenix, Mesa, Gilbert area to get some free fish etc. Here is the list of what I am giving away: Flame Angel - Medium (1...

Has anyone here bought this brand? I purchased one a few days ago, but I wanted to see if anyone here had any experience w them, and if they were decent or not. Any comments or concerns would be greatly appreciated! Regards, Mike

After a year and a half of social living, my large hermit crab was attacked and dismembered all over the tank. There are two suspects at large: the 6" Saddle Wrasse (most likely), or the 4" Niger Trigger (possibly). These guys never even paid attention to the crab at all before. I think he may...

I know some of you have cleaner shrimp out there. I was thinking about getting a couple, but I am not sure with the list of fish I have would work or not. I know that cleaner shrimp clean predators such as eels and sharks in the wild, but how about in captivity? Will any of the fish I have in my...

Hello all - I made some changes to the sump once again. I realized the way I had it before it would not allow enough water for water changes and such. If anyone has any suggestions on what I can do to complete this project, please feel free to edit and send back. That means you too Rob. lol Mike

I am excited about my new sump, and can't wait to use it with my new 120 gal. Check out the pics below: Mike Happy father's day to all the dads on this site. 8)

I have been gone a few days, and when I came home I noticed my Trigger's tail and fins were missing/torn. He is eating and appears to be doing well, but I am concerned it may be some type of bacterial infection, or one of the other fish are nipping, which is not likely the case. The rest of my...

I made some changes to the original diagram as suggested by my peers on here. Does anybody see any problems with the new changes, or will it work fine like this? Thanks again for your advice! Mike

Alright everyone, I am in no way, shape, or form a sump expert. My imagination is limited. I need you all to take a look at my diagram and let me know if this will work or not. I did this in Visio, so it was limited but I think you will get the idea when you see it. This system will be running...

Currently, I have a Flame Angel (Centropyge loriculus), that has been with me for 6 months. I am inquring about an adult Half Moon Angel (Pomacanthus maculosus). This specimen will be going in my new 120 GAL tank in a couple of months. But before I buy it, I want to make sure it will get along...

Does, or has anyone used a soft water unit for their aquarium? My new house will be ready in a couple of months and I had them install a soft water unit in the house because the water out here is terrible. I have been using an RO unit and haven't had any problems with it. I would like to know...

Hello all! I just purchased a new house a couple of weeks ago and need some feedback. I am planning on getting a new tank, possibly the 240G or 300G, not sure yet. Still in the works with the wife. :roll: Anyway, I want to set it up in the den where my office will be located at and was...

Hi everyone, Not sure if anyone has seen this yet, but it looks like liveaquaria.com has put together a nice wave maker kit for a decent price. Enjoy! http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=12061&ref=3055&subref=AA&N=2004+2035+113040 Mike

I am getting the urge to get another friend for my 90G FOWLR tank. My signature has the fish listed that I currently have. All ideas are welcomed! 8) Mike

I stopped by one of my lfs to check out their selection. They had 3 Clown Tangs that were about 5" long. Absolutely beautiful! If I had a 180G I would have gotten one. They have been in quarantine for 3 weeks. $40.00 would have gotten me one. It took everything I had not to buy one, and I am...

I know many of us have several thousands invested in our tanks. All it would take is a power outage to wipe out all the work that has been done; and it wouldn't take long. I am a Systems Analyst and I work all day with servers and networks. After having PO here today, I realized the importance...

I need your opinions guys and gals - All input is welcomed. :D I have a new 125G wet/dry system coming in on Friday for my 90G tank. I know the bio-balls have been problems with nitrates, so I am brainstorming an idea here to avoid using that process: I mainly bought this system so I could...

I saw a sale on this MH light system and decided to purchase it. I have a 90G with a 4x65w Coralife system. Do you think the 14,000K bulb will go nicely with this? Right now it is a FO tank, but I am slowly working my way to a Reef. Here is the place where I bought it. Please let me know what...

Hello all - For the past 7 months I have been using 2 Fluval 404 Canisters to help keep my tank clean. It seems they have done a great job in the beginning, but they are now falling down on the job and unable to keep up, so I have decided to replace them with an Aqualine wet/dry system. I...