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Anyone have experience building a ballast (MH) from scratch? I mean, as in getting the components from Radio Shack kind of scratch. Anyone have some schematics? Thanks,

So I have been using baking soda for a bicarbonate for the last week. Its not been very stable. 11.3 dKH one night, 9.3 the next morning. I looked at the ingredients for my favorite Kent brand dKH powder and it lists carbonates and borate. I can only assume this helps stabilize the solution...

http://www.deltecusa.us/ecocoolers/index.php Never too soon to start thinking about next summer!

I went away on vacation for 4 days and when I returned I fed my green BTA a nice silver side. I went to change the water a couple days later and found I now have 2 anemones. The tank is a 29G with a pair of Koraline 2 circulation pumps on it. Oh, and a heater. They are both bubbled out today and...

I bought a YWG about 4 months ago. It went into hiding immediately when introduced to the tank. I thought it was dead a couple times given I had only seen it dash out of sight when I entered the room. A couple days ago I was off work and he actually poked his head out to people watch me for...

Kinda cool if you use seachem products.. http://www.seachem.com/support/DoseCalculator_Reef/DoseCalculator.swf

I am looking to purchase another tank and much more SPS coral. As a result I have been reading about the best ways to grow them out and it seems that I will have to start feeding to accelerate growth and get the best color. I have been looking at using either MicroVert or MarineSnow, haven't...

I want to combine some of the coral and rock in my 75g with my 29g. Basically combine the items I want to keep from both tanks and sell the rest. I am thinking I will change a couple things in the process though and as a result I was hoping some folks with experience in these areas could chime...

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I've had this BTA for about 6 months. I recently cut *way* back on using the MH 150 and just let the 2 x 65w actinics(420nm) run. I woke this morning to find this...

Got Algae?

You decide..The units aren't cheap but if their claims are true it could change the course of reef keeping.. http://www.solarisled.com/

I have a problem with shrooms taking over my tanks. Anyone have experience with a method of erradicating them? I have tried pulling them, squishing them, etc but it only seems to further their growth. Has anyone tried injecting them with something that would actually kill them? I have dozens and...

This is a link I came across while doing yet more web based research into the care of my BTA. (3rd attempt) I found this persons site interesting as some of what she speaks about in terms of care and 'hardiness' of these creatures would seem to go completely against the general/scientific, if...

So I had this goofy idea of combining a cheap 20G tank with a 10G or 5G tank to form a fuge. That is, put a 20G under my main tank and simply drop in a 10 or 5g to hold sand/lr, etc and use the space to either side for skimmer, inlet and return pump. What do you all think?

Not great news Im afraid.. http://www.redorbit.com/news/display/?id=562467 http://www.usatoday.com/travel/destinations/2006-07-05-coral-problems_x.htm?csp=34&POE=click-refer http://www.cnn.com/2006/TECH/science/07/05/florida.coral.reut/index.html?section=cnn_latest

I was wondering what others use for their regular feedings. I've been using flaked foods but I believe these pollute the tank too much used regularly. So, what does everyone else feed? I use flakes regularly, then once every couple weeks I feed forzen formula 1 and freeze dried krill. Peace.

Ok, Im looking for something beyond best practices here..I have bubble algea in my 29g that seems to be multiplying. It was introduced via a LR purchase from the LFS that has it. At first it was looking like it was going to die off. Then it got kinda healthy and quite honestly, its not a bad...

Heya all, was thinking of switching from Seachem's Reef Complete to this. Was hoping someone had something they could offer on experience with this product. I plan to use it in my 75G softi and 29G SPS / softie tank. Peace. -PC

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Someone I know bought a toadstool, a large one, and placed it in their tank. It was in the middle of a shed when he got it so a couple days later it was done sheding. The expectation was that it would then stand upright and extend polyps. However, while some polyps are extending, the TS has...

Looking at the following for purchase this week... http://cgi.ebay.com/AQUARIUM-REFUGIUN-WET-DRY-FILTER-LIVE-CORAL_W0QQitemZ7764040050QQcategoryZ46310QQcmdZViewItem Anyone do eBay biz with Salt-Solutions? This would replace my current sump under my 75G to help nitrate and ph overnight. Any...

I bought a crocea clam couple days ago. I poked a hole in the sand in 'tucked' it in as I have read they like to burrow. Yesterday I noticed that a large turbo had knocked the clam around. So, I simply reseated it. Today I come home and I see thats moved again. My question is this, could the...

Now if I could just get someone to sell magnetic brackets for these archane heaters, we'd be almost 21st century! http://www.marinedepot.com/aquarium_powerheads_pumps_icecap_ecotech_marine_vortech_propeller.asp