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Hello everyone ... I noticed today what is either a possible scratch or crack in my red sea 130d. I was doing a water change/algae cleaning and noticed a spot where a short, (maybe half inch) line of algae was growing. Upon further inspection I noticed there was a recess signaling a scratch in...

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Well the built in filter is all in how you use it. Foam, ceramic rings, carbon bags. All this is very basic filtration. Although these units are designed to be integrated and used with the filtration provided or as your witnessed water level fluctuations will occur. I would recommend doing the...

Yeah I think that would be alright. Although try turning the green and yellow slides on the side. It may be adjustable.

yeah I am pretty sure that is one of the Hagen Aqua Clears. They are water proof, all power heads are really.

Well you have a soup of problems here: 1. A humu humu triggerfish is not only oversized for your tank from a physical size standpoint but also a waste generation standpoint. It will also eat your inverts and most of your current fish. 2. Even though you added live rock and transferred things...

That is a pretty powerful powerhead I think. Is that an aqua clear from Hagen. That may do the trick for you.

I second Austinsdad's suggestion. While they do need occasional calibrating refractometers are an invaluable tool.

I wouldn't suggest an aqua lifter for this application, you may need something stronger. The best thing I have seen them used for is siphoning air out of CPR HOB Overflows.

I think your fish will be fine over the 3 day period. I used to take multiple trips per year for extended amounts of days and never fed my fish while away and it worked out just fine. Automatic feeders are hit or miss. The cheap ones will cause you more harm then good. Make sure to get a unit...