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I have got to buy a uv filter for my pond. I've put it off for way to long. My question is, where do I hook it up? All the units that I have seen state to run the uv filter after the bio filter. So my question is, can one pump in the pond flow water to the bio filter, then thru the uv filter...

Here is my 1st pond, frogs, snails and goldfish only.

So I am almost ready to start the new 55 gal tank. I have T5 lighting from my old saltwater tank, would this be good for some plants, or is it too much?:p

What do you guys think about a discus tank? I am trying to find a happy medium, I am used to vibrant colors from saltwater fish, but want to go freshwater this time around. I need ideas!!:troop:

I have been a salt water guy for many years, I am going to set up a 55 gallon fresh water tank. What do you all have for suggestions on livestock?:uzi:

I am moving and I have to dismantle my 55 FOWLR setup. I hate to do it, but I have to. Anyone in the CT area looking for fish or rock?

I am moving next month. I live in Ct. I have a snowflake eel, a PJ cardinal, a 6 line wrasse, a scooter blenny, a foxlace one spot, a female percula. I also have lots of live rock and sand. I will sell all this stuff relatively cheap, just cant give it away.Tank has been running for over 3...

So I was working in somebody's house yesterday and we started talking about saltwater tanks. He asked me if I wanted a 300 gallon tank with an oak stand??? Holy crap!! 8 feet long, 3 feet high, 2 feet deep. What is everyone's thoughts?

Here a photo of my eel one day after him leaving the tank for about a day.

OK, so 2 days ago I did the usual partial water change and cleaning of the tank. That next night I went to feed the fish and I noticed that my snowflake eel wasnt coming around. It seemed strange but I didnt really think twice about it. Tonight, I feed the fish and still no sign of the eel. Now...

Ok, my cheap compact lighting just fried. I smelled it across the house. It is all charred up and I am glad I was home. So, I am looking online for a new setup. I see a couple available that say they are compact 260 watt. 2 65 actinic, and 2 65 flourescent. Is this something I could use to...

:bandit:How long do you guys think water is good for after made with RO/DI with a heater and a power head?

A long time ago, I came here for help on a nitrate problem. you helped me solve it by doing a bunch of things. One of them was to remove the bio wheels from my emporer filter. I did remove one, but was nervous to do both at the same time. So, I have one in there since I did this. Which by the...

I had cleaned my tank and noticed 3 new baby starfish. Where are they coming from? I have not added anything to my tank in over 4 months.

I added a few new photo's into my images. Take a look.:cool:

it has been a while since I posted anything. just wanted to tell everyone that my tank is doing fantastic. this is a direct result from this forum. i have learned so much from this place. last time i changed the filter cartridge, i notice a small starfish with long skinny legs on the cartidge...

I have a butterlfy with ick. What is the best way to treat it?

Well, I went out and bought a royal gramma, the moment he went into the tank, he killed my beautiful clown fish. He took a rest, and today he is showing aggression toward my 6 line wrasse. I thought this was a peaceful fish??:(:(:(:(:(:(

I would like to add one more fish to my tank. I have a ocellaris clown 6 line wrasse lemon butterfly watchman goby I would like something that really is colorful or bright. tell me what you think.

Cam a clam come out of nowhere? Over the last few months, I noticed an object on my rock, sometimes it would be open, most of the times it is not. It has the shape of a clam, but is completely covered with the same growth as my live rock.

I want to add a shrimp to my tank. I have a lemon butterfly ocellaris clown 6 line wrasse watchman goby choc chip star serpantine star as you can see, I like a very peaceful tank. any suggestions??

Can anyone tell me what type of butterfly fish this is? I bought it at the lfs and it was just labeled as a reef butterfly.

Can you guys tell what this is?

This crab showed up out of nowhere. He must be a hitchhicker. I saw him today for the first time, he was molting. Here is his top shell. It is brown around the edges, and gets a lighter tan toward the back and center. Does anyone know what type this is? Could this guy be the reason for some...

I have noticed that I have q tip sponges in my protein skimmer at the base of the cylinder. Is that normal?