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    Need to replace my skimmer

    My Eshopps PSK 75H stopped doing its job. Pump runs but no more bubbles. I took it apart cleaned it and no joy. I now want an in sump skimmer. Thinking of the PSK 100 or similar size.. I have a 50 gallons. Display tank with 20gallon dump (about 10-12 gallons of water in it. Any other...
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    For Sale: Fluval 405 (2 units)

    Selling two Fluval 405 canisters. Both worked when I unplugged them (09-07-2016). My last FW fish died and I have decided to no longer keep a FW tank. They are both complete but I only have one manual. Asking $140 for the pair plus shipping Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    My current 50gal FOWLR

    Currently I have the following in the tank: - 1 Pair of Clowns - 1 One Spot Foxface - 1 Coral Beauty Below is a picture of all but the (Coral Beauty). The Coral beauty was just added this week and is a bit shy still Our plan is to add 2 more fish and that is it.. - 1 Valentini Puffer (or...
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    For Sale: Fluval 405 (also potentially 55g tank, second 405 and stand)

    I have a Fluval 405 for sale.. it includes - the filters - all the bins - tubing and brackets for inlet and return has the bio media in 2 of the internal stacked bins. It is in great working condition and I had it on my 50 Gal FW tank. I have since converted the 50 Gal to SW with a sump tank...
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    Protein Skimmer?

    Quick run down of my set-up 50g Display tank 20 Gal Sump 30lbs of Dry live rock from BRS 20lbs of live sand, CaribSea stuff I have a heater in the sump the tanks has been running for about 1 month with SW. I am due for another Water change and I was suggested to put some pieces of fish food...
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    Powerhead help (SW)

    I finally got my 50 gal cycling water.. tank is 30x18x21.. I have a 20 Gal Sump with a Rio 2500 Return.. I am using a DIY Overflow set-up as the tank is not drilled and due to the unknown age I did not want to attempt it.. I have a tiny (undersized) power head in the now, but I need...
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    Build: 50Gal FOWLR (Planned)

    So I started this in December and was updating a DIY thread but thought it might be useful here too. Here are some pictures: JAN: FEB: March:
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    DIY Sump and Flow questions

    SO I am in process of setting up a 50 Gal Salt Tank. I was going to use a canister but was able to buy a 20 Gal (High) tank for $20 from Petco Note: I cannot use the 20 gal long, it will not fit under my 50gal (30x18x21) Anyway, so I have so ideas for the sump set up but I need help with...
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    Planning out my 50gal FOWLR

    So my son has a 10 gal FOWLR that has 2 clowns and has been running for 14 months.. He has been quite happy with it. Now my Daughter wants one, so She and I decided to do a 50 gal in the family room.. Tanks size: 30Lx18Wx21D the Plan is to use my Canister (Fluval 405) along with a BH1000 Reef...
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    Sump, return pump, drilling and sizing questions (50g FOWLR)

    Ok I am researching and reading about sumps etc.. I have tank I would like to use for my FOWLR.. 50g (30x18x21) I believe the bottom is tempered glass so I need to determine if the sides are not, then see if I can get it drilled.. Assuming I cannot drill the bottom, How many holes am I...
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    Semi-Rookie needs help with 50 Gal set-up

    I will preface that I say Semi-Rookie since my son's 10 Gal salt has been running great for 14 months So now my daughter wants salt too.. I said, I will free up my 50 Gal and convert it to a Saltwater tank. So now come the questions.. my 50 has a Fluval 405, can I use it? should I use it...
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    LED lighting for 10 Gal

    Hello, so my son has had his FOWLR since October.. everything is doing well. we keep up on the water changes checking parameters and such. He wants to add coral or an anemone to the tank. he has a pair or clowns in there that are quite active and basically come to the glass if you put you...
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    ID this fish please

    I think this one ate 4 fish, it is a catfish of some type. His belly hangs low which has the fish he ate in it I am guessing. Trying to figure out what he is.. Sent from my Nexus 7 using Aquarium Advice mobile app
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    My son's 10gal build

    So I am being my 11 yr old son set up his SW tank. I cleaned the Tank today, I have sand and will get the new filter and some premixed Water from the LFS on Friday. I had bought a aqueon quiet 50 but the intake is too low so I will exchange it for a 30 this week and get water so we can get...
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    So my son wanting a Salt Tank...

    My son is learning oceanography in school this year and his teacher has a small 5 or 10 Gal Salt tank in the classroom, which is making him want a saltwater tank. I currently have a 55 Cichlid tank, a 50 FW community and two 10 gal Community in both kids rooms. Unfortunately my Son's filter...
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    Stocking a 50gal tank

    I have a 50 gal tank. It has 3 giant danios.. What else is suggested for this tank?
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    Breeding?

    Is this cichlid getting ready to have babies? If so, what do I do to try and keep some of the babies?
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    Catfish type?

    I forgot the type of catfish this is.. sorry about the pics.. these are the best I can get, before it hides
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    Lighting for FW..

    I have a 50 Gal (30" wide) and the light I got with it is for a SW reef tank. so it is too much power to keep on for a longer period.. I have it on for a shorter time, but would like to get a different bulb or just new fixture.. What is best? the bulb I would need is 2G11, but what do I need to...
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    For Sale: Hydor Theo 300W Heater

    I got this off of Craigslist in July.. Used it from August until Min Jan (14th) Works great but is a bit on the big side for my 50G tank. Not sure what they sell for so I will say $25 Shipped. Open to offers as well
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    My Cichlids new digs

    finally up and running with the Cichlids now in their new home: I had 3 Giant danios and 2 Tinfoil barbs in there but moved them after I found remains of one of the barbs.. I had gotten the Danios and Barbs for a $1 each and put them in after the tank was cycled just to be sure all was well...
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    Can it be done? 40 Gal FOWLR on a budget?

    Looking to see what the cost will be for Tank set-up.. Here is what I have: 40Gal Long tank Penguin Bio-wheel 350 HOB 200W heater what I know I need: Sand Light canopy Live Rock Power Head What else is needed and was is the approx cost or suggested stuff for what I need? THANKS
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    Thinking of a SW set-up .. Questions

    After my son saw a starfish at Petco.. he has been bugging me for a SW tank.. I currently have: two 10 gal tanks (my son and daughter have them) one 50 Gal, FW Community one 55 Gal Cichlid ( in transfer from a 40gal If I do this I will be using my 40 Gal tank (48 long x 12 deep x 14? High) I...
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    Moving Cichlids to new home

    I have my 55 gal tank up and running, once it is done cycling, what is the best way to transfer the Cichlids from their current home to their new home? If I have them in a 5 Gal bucket to transfer what can I do for the transfer in the new tank? Smaller fish I am able to put in a bag and have...
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    55 Gal Build (Cichlid tank)

    So I received this tank in August.. but was in process of my 50 Gal. That is complete and running so I finally got some time to start the 55gal. Here it is in the garage: That stand came with it (from my uncle), I have modified the stand a slight bit to use it.. here is the cleaning of the...
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