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I am starting a tank using a ecosystem sump and the instructions for the ecosystem say to introduce cured live rock, minimum of 6 weeks after the first week of setup. The problem is that my lfs won't keep it for that long because they don't have the room. Is there any adverse effects to putting...

I'm wondering if there is any cons against using clear vinyl flex tubing from home depot for use between my sump and overflow box. I thought I read something about it awhile back, but can't remember whether it was good or bad. Thanks

I have a mag 9.5 which has a 3/4'' output and I am wondering if I should feed it into 1" PVC pipes for the return instead of the 3/4. Any thoughts? I'll have a ball valve to control flow.

Has anyone used this product.... Does it work well? What other products do people use for automated top-offs?

what is the minimum recommended flow rate for a sump? If the skimmer is located in the sump and there is not enough flow thru the sump, I imagine that there would be a build up of DOC's...right? I've read that you want 10x the tank size for turn over, but isn't that just PH flow rate for the...

Is it necessary to have "surge protected" power bars or can just a overload protected power bar be used? I can't see any equipment being affected with any potential electrical surges but I may be way off here. It just saves me from buying something else...

I can't seem to find the answer for my question in previous posts. Should powerheads be run all day long or should a timer be used to set up a schedule? If so, how long per day? and should the "on" time be devided throughout the day? thanks everyone!!

I just assembled a frame idea I had to secure the live rock to, however, I am skeptical about its effectiveness. I am going to attach a pic for comments/ suggestions... (hopefully the pic will be big enough, it's a small file) I was trying to be creative with my aquascaping idea but I think I...

Do most people paint the outside backwall for a solid background or use the "aquarium background" decor? I was thinking it may look nicer to paint it black then to use the shiny black plastic sheet. Any thoughts or recommendations? If paint is the way to go... what type, brush application...

I just bought a some 1/2 '' pvc pipe and several varying fittings from home depot to make a frame for my live rock so I can get the look i'm going for. The problem is that the pvc pipe is rather dirty... I am going to rinse and scrub it with tap water and avoid using soaps but is there...

Could I use a 15 G tank as a sump AND refugium, or is it too small to add enough seperate chambers. The dimensions would be 24" x 8-1/2 x 16. I would like the benefits of both but am limited with space for right now. I would be placing a HOB skimmer in the sump in its own chamber and having a...

Assuming the use of two PH's, is there a a general configuration that works well in small tanks? Maybe just one on each side wall pointing towards the middle? Also, are PH's or siphons recommended for water changes?

Is just any ordinary light timer and surge protected power bar all that is necessary?

When you add a sump to your system, it of course increases water volume... Is this new volume used in the "stocking guideline"? Can you add more fish because of the increased water volume?

I am trying to do everything right the first time so I don't throw away a bunch of money and my questions are piling up....Good thing for this site. My next question is... What size QT tank do I need, what hardware will I need for it, and do I cycle it along with my display tank when I start...

I have been reading about the R/O units and it was never budgeted for when I started putting my supplies list together. I am almost there with everything I need to get started, but now my concern is that I will get alot of unwanted algae without starting with R/O water. I am however buying a...

Hello, I have a 192W PC lightstrip with 1 actinic and 1 dayight bulb. I am just in the middle of purchasing the rest of my setup but I am doing advance research into what types of corals I can keep with this lighting. I have a 46G tank so it works out to a little over 4 Watts per gallon. I...

Hello, I have been doing further research and narrowing my fish choices down. Can anyone tell me if my "wishlist" will work or not? (I have a 36" long 46G tank with the plan for a reef setup) I really like the yellow tang but my tank is too small, isn't it? Anyway, my "wishlist" is as...

Hello, First off, this site is great. I am new to aquarium keeping but I have just bought a 46G tank with the intention to start a reef & fish display. The guy at the LFS tells me that the Prism Pro Deluxe (must be fairly new, I can't find many reviews or comments on it) is the way to go. Is...