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    Help ID Please

    Ok its hard to make out but it the best I could do...
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    Oversize light fixture.?

    I just ordered a new light fixture, Im going to be hanging the fixture....problem is the fixture is a little bit wider then the tank....do you see where this will cause a problem.??? 36in Outer Orbit 1x150W 10K HQI-MH Dimensions (L x W x H): 36in x 15in x 4.25in Tank: 38 Gallon 36x12x20 TIA Brian
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    Mrs Wages Picking Lime

    I boughts some the other day at a publix......Looks like it's been on the shelf for years.....Idont see no expirer dates on the bag.....do you think the stuff goes bad......would be safe to dose my tank.?
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    Dosing Question

    I want tot start dosing Kalkwasser.....many people suggest dosing at night 12 hours for the Ph swing.......Ive check my Ph day and night seems to be pretty stable........I also checked several time Im topping off 0.875 gals per night....I know you have to dose slow so my question is if I dose...
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    Help my skimmer

    I have a AquaC Remora Protein Skimmer With MaxiJet 1200 Pump......just removed it and installed a 20gal sump........installed the skimmer down in the sump and it has now picked up anything in 3 weeks....maybe a 1/8 inch brown water thats it....went I had it installed in the main tank I had to...
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    refugium Help Please

    Ive had my sump/refugium setup now for about 2 months.......2" LSB and a few Live rocks.....refugium is about 5gal......Im starting to get a lot of black stuff around the bottom and on the mangrove pods.......dont know if this is normal....Im new to the whole refugium thingy......it is also...
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    How much chaeto.?

    I have a 20gal sump/fuge.....My fuge is about 5 gals....My fuge is pretty full.....what is a good amount to keep before I start trimming back.??? BTW my fuge also has a 2" sand bed
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    Brown Sand in Refuge.?

    Starting to get Brown sand in my fuge......I have a 2" LSB with Chaeto and a few mangroves....this brown sand is starting in my main tank too. Just upgraded from a 29 gal to 38 gal with sump/fuge....tank only 2 weeks old......Used all my old sand plus 30lb new and used all my live rock from old...
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    LOA 65 Watt Mod.

    easy way to cool down your LOA 65 watt 500 watt........I used 2 small 2" 12 volt fans with guards...and a radio shack 12v 1000mA power supply almost no heat at all
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    overflow gurgling sounds.?

    How can I stop the gurgling sounds coming from my overflow box.? Its made by Sealife Systems...500gph TIA Brian
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    Topoff water.?

    I have a 13 gal rubbermaid container with my topoff R/O water on a autofloat switch to my sump....question do I neeed to put a aerator in the container.?
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    snails in sump.?

    Should I put any snails in my 15gal sump/fuge.? BTW here is a picture of the sump/fuge that I built with the help of the DIY section....thanks guys it came out great....just added my autotopoff today New Sump/Fuge http://bellsouthpwp.net/b/c/bckane/saltwater/DSC02011.JPG Also My New 38 gal tank...
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    PVC-Base Rock Question.??

    Im thinking about using 2" PVC as my support for my live rock.......Is there any reason way I shouldnt use PVC........Can't seem to find any base rock in my area TIA Brian
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    Finished Sump/Fuge

    I would like to thank all that helped me with my sump and fuge ...have it setup downstairs....checking the plumping.....making adjustment as I go......still have to put the sand and live rock in pplus skimmer...here are a few picture ...it was fun to build...
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    Return line.?

    Whats the best way to make a return line from my sump back to the tank.........I have 3/4 tubing up to the tank rim...but need to make some sort of U to drain in the tank........Dont what to use all the 90* elbows TIA Brian
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    sump water changes

    I plumbing up my sump this weekend...I want to add a way to do my water changes........can someone help me with the plumbing.... pictures would help
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    Clean pvc

    How do I get all the writing off the PVC.....this is a new sump setup didnt want all the red and black writing on the pipe TIA
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    sump baffle height.?

    Just pickup a 15 gal tank (24x12x12)...how high should the baffles be.? TIA
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    AquaC Remora HOT in sump

    You guys think its possible for me to run my AquaC Remora in my sump.? Will I eed to do any mods Please help TIA bckane
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    Glass for sump ?

    Question...Im putting together a 10gal sump for my 38 gal tank....10 gal is the olny size I can get in my cabinet. Qestions I want to put 2 baffles and a bubble trap....you think 3/32 glass would be ok the LGS (local glass shop) wants way to much....50 buck So ya think 3/32 would be ok....I...
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    Help ID Red Rock

    I have this stuff on all my live rock seem to not come off unless I scrape it hard.......here 3 photos...Please help PS snails and other critters dont remove it http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a276/bckane/DSC01985.jpg http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a276/bckane/DSC01984.jpg...
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    Help with upgrading tank

    Question have a 29 gal tank now been running about 18 months.....upgrading to a 38 gal tank..is it safe to move and use the old sand from my 29 gal to the new tank.??????? Do I need to wash the sand our can i just place it in the new tank...Please help
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    Help autotop off float.?

    Setting up a auto top off.......need some ideas on how to run the return line...pictures would help...Thanks
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    HELP...Eheim 2026 Professionel II Canister Filter

    Just picked up a Eheim 2026 Professionel II Canister Filter. Question is what do you guys run in your filter.???
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    Looks are Deceiving..Help.!

    Tanks looks great fish are doing fine...but for one thing. Water test off the charts......Been doing my normal water changes each week %5, skimmer seems to be working fine (lite brown) running carbon in my canister change about every 3 weeks.....good water movement with wave maker 2 1200's and 1...
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