Recent content by stlredbirds84

Agree with most of what your saying... "Good" to me as a newbie means good. He tested for ammonia nitrates and nitrites and all levels were fine. I've actually had two different LFS test the water before I added the clowns and both agreed. I've had the damsels for about a week with no issues...

Tanks been setup for about 2 weeks now. 55 gal with 20 gal sump. Had two blue damsels in it for a while. Went to my LFS to get a water test done, said everything looked great and they suggested clown fish due to their hardiness. Bought two took them home acclimated them and put in. I have a...

This may be a dumb question but I am still very new SW. My protein skimmer isn't filling the overflow cup at the top. I don't know any of the details on the skimmer it came with the sump. My tanks only been up and running for a week? Is this normal? Sent from my iPad using Aquarium Advice

That's actually what I was looking for prob going to have to order it. Regular hardware stores don't carry hopefully one of my LFS will have it. Hopefully I can find one soon to get the stainless steel off but don't have a choice right now unless I want to take the risk of either flooding the...

My tube on my return pump won't stay on. Can I use a stainless steel hose clamp on it? Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium Advice

Yea I have a protein skimmer. So just let it run and fix tomm? Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium Advice

Only till about 9 pm tomorrow Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium Advice

While watching Cowboys game tonight all of sudden I heard rushing water. My tank has been set up for about a week, I added two small damsels to display during a xmas party. I know it was too early but went for it. The rushing water was the tube coming off my return pump in my sump. I know there...

Thanks everyone was able to get it fixed to run almost silent. I can live with it Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium Advice

I've recently started setting up a 55 gal reef tank. Just getting started, I've done freshwater for a few years now but am making the jump to a reef tank. Due to not being able to drill my tank I have had to go to an over hang overflow system. I was wondering it anyone has any suggestions on how...