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would you purchase for an ~ 125 gallon reef set-up? I know this may be an individual choice as to glass vs acrylic, but I want to get some ideas from the experts before I start the plunge. It is going to be an ongoing process, starting with the tank, then lights, then filter, sump, etc. Thanks.

Update on sick keyhole cichlid I lowered the water temp to 80 in the quarantine tank. I also began dosing with Maracyn II and Prazi-Pro. He is definately bloated , but no pineconing as in dropsy. There is also no sign of poop in the QT. He does seem to be more active today, although he is...

I am keeping the QT tank the same temp as the larger tank; @ 84-86. As of now, he is sitting quietly at the bottom of my QT tank, not moving other than fin movement to keep him upright. I really wonder if he is just old and ready to go to the aquarium in the sky.

I have him in quarantine already. No poop that I have noticed. Perhaps some bloating, but minimal if at all. I have started on Epsom Salt 1 tbsp/ 5 gal. He is just sitting at the bottom of the tank, upright, and minimal movement. Just going to let him rest for now.

1. The patient is a keyhole cichlid, approximately 3 years old, 1/2 of a breeding pair. 2. Symptoms: Lethargy, hiding in back of the tank near the top, not swimming around much like its mate. Facing backward in tank. Usually a VERY aggressive fish as far as food, territory, etc. No outward...

In other words, if you do your 50% water change on Sunday, do you add the fertilizers on the same day or wait until Monday? I know this is minor, but I just want to set up a schedule so I can follow it easily. What schedule do you follow?

Thanks, I think I'll try the regular dose combined with spot treatment of the affected area. I'll post some pics of the tank and the results I get.

Basics: 75 gallon heavily planted, CO2 injected, 3.5 wpg for 9 hours, dosing with Watson ferts, parameters good and tank generally running exceptionally well thanks to all the advice on these forums. The only problem I am having is consistent marble sized growths of hair algae in a field of...

I recently set up my 75 gallon again, and used eco-complete for planted aquariums as my substrate. As I have a R/O unit, I used reconstituted R/O water to fill the tank. From the beginning I had elevated alkalinity and after some searching found that some people have reported a 3 or 4 month...

The company appears to be engineering firm providing electronic devices and test kits to major companies. Anyway, they have an iron test strip that measures iron levels at 0, 0.02, 0.05, 0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.5, 0.75, 1.0, 2.0, 5.0 PPM. You can get 25 strips for $14. Kind of steep, but if accurate...

In other words, you have a sample of water and measure the kH and pH. Let's say you get a value for the pH of 7.0 and a kH of 3.0. You then inject CO2 to bring the pH down to 6.5. Will the measured kH change along with pH? If so, in figuring out the CO2 levels in you tank, should you use a...

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I have lost my manual and can't remember if each drop should be multiplied by 10 or 20 to get the ppm.

Have you tried Purigen in your existin filter? It supposedly removes excess nitrates. I use it, but mainly because it keeps my water extremely clear.

Can someone point me towards some sites that explain wiring and diagrams for compact fluorescent lights? I have a certain bulb that I want to retrofit to my hood and am not sure how to do it. I know I need a ballast, end caps and wires, but that is as far as I have gotten.

Many of these calculators list tank size in gallons. I assume that the calculations are based upon the actual amount of water in the tank and not the listed tank size. For example, I am currently in the process of filling my 72 gallon bowfront with R/O water, 3 gallons at a time. It looks...

Or would you suggest some other form of peat. I know it is expensive, but I have some around from a previous tank.

I am in the process of setting up my 72 gallon bowfront again. It will have a pH probe, 2 titanium heaters and their cords, power co2 reactor and airline, a cord for a undergravel heater, intake, and eheim spray bar. I have tried to figure out the best way to hide all this in order to improve...

I am trying to build up a school of about 20 cardinal tetras for an upcoming discus tank. I have had cardinals before, and no matter where I purchase them from I seem to have about a 25% die off before I even get them out of quarantine. I am following all the rules for acclimation, even to the...

I have tried to obtain some, but it looks like it is available only in Europe. How does it compare to Tropica master grow? Anyone know the concentrations of nutrients?

:evil: Sorry for the length, but I have to emote. I have a 75 gallon heavily planted aquarium with pressurized Co2, compact flourescent lighting, etc, etc. Running for around 2 years with no fish loss. I repeat, no fish loss. I had the following in the tank 1 hour ago 1 breeding pair of...

Started feeding California blackworms to induce spawning in my keyhole cichlids and german rams. Fed another round just now. My two beautiful adult Siamese algae eaters both began violently swimming around the aquarium and within 30 seconds were dead. I performed a necopsy on them and both...

Can't believe it. I place slate and caves all over for easy removal of the eggs, but they chose a vertical surface of a large rock in an inaccessible area in the corner of my aquarium. So, I guess I will just leave them alone and hope for the best. Just for some info: ph: 6.5 gH : @6 kH...

Here is the reply I received from seachem tech support: "Purigen will remove the tannins from the water column and help keep your tank clear. The peat will still effectively soften the water and lower the pH while using Purigen. " Sounds like the best of both worlds. I'm going to give it a...