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Hello everyone, I have a question about algae. As some of us know, and know very well, bubble and hair algae are a pain to get rid of. The way I did it before is manually removing the algae, and also completely taking out one rock at a time to let it dry in the sun for a few days, then...

Hello everyone! It's been awhile. I just got my hands on a 120g tank and stand. I'm making a 40g breeder into a sump. What is the recommended minimum and maximum for protein skimmer and return pump? This will eventually replace my 55g reef tank. Thanks!

I recently purchased a 120 gallon reef ready tank. It came with a stand and 29 gallon sump. Is this a good size sump? Almost seems too small. Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium Advice

1) how much and how often is ideal? 2) can you get away without feeding them? Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium Advice

Hello, I have heard about how canister filters and sponge filters become nitrate factories. What about bio max and bio balls in a sump? Will these become nitrate factories? On that same topic, what would be better? Bio max or bio balls? Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium Advice

This is a montipora, about 6 inches across, or 3 inches in diameter. What would be a fair price to sell this at? I'm not trying to solicit, it's more curiosity than anything. Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium Advice

The lids leak like crazy, so I've been using my thumb. Is the liquid dangerous with skin contact? I always wash my hands thoroughly after. Just want to know if I'll die of cancer or anything. ^^ Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium Advice

Hello everyone! It's been awhile. I have two Kessil 160aw led light fixtures. What would be the most ideal light times for my tank and sump to retain healthy corals, yet avoid algae as much as possible as well? 55 gal tank 20 gal sump 2 ocellaris clowns, bangai cardinal, coral beauty, green...

I was wanting to get a Mississippi map turtle. I currently have cichlids in the tank and I'm over filtering. What kind of lights and what size do I need? Will the fish filters work? I have a hob rated for 70g and a fluval 306 canister Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium Advice

Basically, that... What would be a good sump size for a 120G or a 125G Reef tank? I would like it to be large enough to fit a good skimmer, heaters, return pump, a couple GFO reactors, and have a semi-decent refugium. Any help would be awesome! Thanks

Hello everyone. I have heard many times that canister filters are a no no for reef tanks, due to being nitrate factories. Is it possible that a canister filter can serve as some kind of reactor instead? I'm imagining stuffing it full of carbon or gfo. Any ideas? Sent from my iPhone using...

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Hello! What is this coral? Does it need fed? Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium Advice

Is it recommended to feed this coral anything other than good lighting? Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium Advice

Good lighting and good water params are always a must, will this coral eat brine shrimp? Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium Advice

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I have read many forums where drinking rodi water is harmful. This was due to rodi water having zero tds and being acidic. Is it ok to drink if mixing with tang or kool aid? I had 0 tds water and mixed some kool aid with sugar. This now made it 360 tds. Ultimate question here is, "is this...

My baby clownfish have hatched! I have a 5 gallon, a heater, and a small sponge filter. I've been grinding omega one pellets, what else can I feed? I know there's tiny shrimp one can buy, but I don't think any are sold around my area. Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium Advice

If I grabbed a chunk of Chaeto, what is the best way of growing it, if not in an aquarium? Does it need flow, sun light, co2, or ferts? Does the water need to be warm? Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium Advice

Hello everyone I was wanting to conduct multiple experiments, but I wanted to ask if anyone here has had any experience with the following (I know this probably depends on the plant): 1. Will a plant survive and grow if I put it in a small glass jar of water? I would probably throw in a root...

Is there any reason to fear snails in my sump/refugium? They might migrate over to my RP, or go over to my skimmer. My OF tube is covered by a filter sock.

I have not been into plants long, but i didn't know Anubius bloomed a flower. Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium Advice

Hi everyone. Is there a consequence to plugging the vinyl tube within the box to reduce water noise? Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium Advice

Does this look like it was the result of being killed by another fish? Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium Advice

I only have 1 SPS coral in my tank, so I have never really worried about specific calcium or dKH params in my tank. I use Red Sea pro salt, so that has helped with keeping everything good (coral is colorful and growing). I do plan on getting more coral in the future, lps and sps. But I know...