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I have decided to build my own sump so this is my design. It took a lifetime to get it on this computer. Section one: Skimmer Section Two: Bio Balls Section three: Bubble Trap Section four: Refugium Section five: Return pump The gaps between section one and two are 1/2" this is two force flow...

I have been asking my LFS about sump building and they told me the best way is that the first section should contain the skimmer. The next section should be where the filter media would be filter wool, bio balls etc. What I can't understand about this design below is that when water is...

Ok thanks for that and it really looks easy to build so I am going to copy his design. I have a question though I don`t really understand the refurium bit. From my understanding the water is being pumped into this section and overflows into the return section. What is the purpose of this? There...

Can anyone advise me on how to build a sump I can`t seem to buy one anywhere.

Ok now I have spoke to so many people all with there own ideas its getting to me!! I feel that I want to have a sump. I like the idea of it and the way that it increases the volume of water mind you the main tank i`m looking at will be no less that 300Litres. I have read that when putting live...

I have been reading a book and I have ordered the one that Mrsfuller2572 said was good. From what I have learned so far I think I would like to set up a FOWLR (fish only with live rock) i`m learning!! I have also thought of using a sump this seems like a good idea as I may put the tank in the...

Ok guys I need your advise I want to have a salt water tank as well as my 350litre fresh water one. The thing is I dont know what to put in it apart from some nice fish. :D I have read up on LR this seems like a good idea. Can I put coral in among the rock? What equipment would you recommend...

Thanks for that. I have been reading alot about how to set up a salt water tank. What i cannot understand is do I make my own salt water or just buy it from the LFS?

Hi all I`ve have been running a fresh water tank for the last year but I am considering trying a salt water setup. Thing is I know very little about this and I want to do it right. Will you advise please? Paul

It is more thread-like strands. :?

My tanks seems to be getting a "fur" like appearance over everything ie: The plants and glass. I cleaned the glass a day ago but it seems to be appearing again. Can anyone help? I`m really confused over this. Also I have noticed green spots on the glass which do not remove easily.

Guys just to keep you up to date. I only lost another two fish, I have carried out water changes everyday around 15-20 percent. All my readings were fine Ammonia etc. Today everything seems fine fish all seem good :D One of my platies had 12 babys :lol: I have them now in my smaller tank...

I have a 60L tank as well as my 350L tank but how should I run it? If its a hospital tank do I have to clean it out after every visit by a sick fish?

I posted at the same time :oops:

Go to the articles section top of page look for: Nitrogen Cycle Written by: Tonya Beckerdite Hey I am a learner and i`m giving advice :D :D