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I'm looking for some advice or recommendations on a fish breeding project. Many of you may find this strange - the only freshwater fish I've successfully bred and raised were livebearers back in the late 70's. I've successfully bred and raised saltwater cardinals (Bangaii) and percula clowns...

Would anyone know what the TDS measurements should be for reverse osmosis water? My new unit is delivering water with a TDS reading of 20 ppm(?), and my tap water is reading 22 ppm.

My new Bulb Anemone (Entacmaea quadricolor) has decided to settle in the back of my aquarium behind about 100lbs of live rock. I can see his tentacles through spaces in the rock - but he's way back in the shadows. Any idea on how I can coax him back out? I'd hate to tear down my reef to...

I have a 40 gallon sump in my 120 reef. I'm thinking of stocking the sump with either xenia or tridacna, and was wondering what type of lighting to use in the sump. I'd like to rule out MH, the heat build up in the cabinet would max out my chiller and fan. Also the main tank is lit with...

What is the best way to photograph your aquarium and it's inhabitants? I have a 120 gal lit by 2x175w 10k MH and 1x 250w 20k MH. Everytime I photograph it, I get the reflection from the flash in the glass. Also, should one use a macro lens to photo up close. I have a 35mm SLR body and lens...

What is the best way to anchor powerheads to the aquarium walls? I use mostly Aquarium Systems maxijets (1200) and it seems like the suction cups give out after a couple of months. My wavemaker's on/off action seems to work them loose. I'm considering using epoxy to secure the mounting...

Has anyone had any experience with the Solar lunar simulation timers? Or can anyone recommend alternative timers to use?

Help: I'm returning to the hobby after a 4 year sabbatical (I moved from OH to SC 4 years ago and lost 2 reefs (75 & 55 gal) and 2 55 gal. fish only tanks - everything died during the move). I'm now in the process of setting up a 120 gal. Berlin type reef - All Glass aquarium with 2 internal...