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Should I turn off all my pumps when feeding my invertebrates and filter feeders? I am using living phytoplankton, I am not sure whether to turn off all my pumps or just my protein skimmer.. Thanks..

I would like opinions on my reactor media. I have limited space in my 305 Fluval filter, so would like to combine chemi-pure and Dr. G's phosphate & silica remover in to my reactor. Someone at my lfs told me to try it, but I don't trust the dude. Is it a good idea to combine the two different...

I have a 45 gal fowlr and my Fluval canister filter pump broke yesterday and I'm going to buy a new one ASAP. Is my tank safe for a few days without one? I have a phos-reactor and two power heads moving water around pretty good. If I change water every day, am I safe? Thanks...

I'm tired of buying water, and the ocean water I collect off shore from my boat doesn't seem like a good idea any more. So, now I am looking for a good quality RO system. I found a bunch online, but I'm not sure of the best one for me. As for salt, which is the best for my 45 gal FOWLR? Any...

Does anyone know what I can use as a good cuc, because I have a Reef Lobster that ate ALL of my hermits and seahair. Ugh, costly mistake again!! I have a terrible nuisance algae problem that regular pwc with RO top offs and the removal of phosphates with reduced lighting doesn't seem to be...

I think my lobster ate most of my cuc. 10 Hermits and a medium size sea-hair. The lobster is small, normally shy and timid. But it is the only thing I can think of. Maybe it was my bicolored angel or my clowns? I don't think so....

I've had hermits, snails, emeralds in the past. Now I have nothing. I understand the importance of them, just looking for some advise. How many and what species? Do they eat coraline algae? I have a 48g and just recently battled a hair algae problem. Looking for all the help I can get... Thanks.

I'm looking for a phosphate reactor for a 48g tank. I don't want to spend a lot, but I don't want a piece of crap either. Suggestions appreciated.

What's the best way to remove phosphates from my rock and sand? Apart from a reactor and phos/silicate filter media bags. Can it be removed physically any way?

I'm looking for a mushroom identification link. Does anyone have one for me? Thanks in advance...

Calcium and Calcium Carbonate? What is the difference? Are Strontium and Magnesium completely different things? Thanks...

Over the past few months, these things have spread. They excrete this web like substance. Kinda cool, but I don't want them all over my tank. What are they and can I control the spreading of them?

What is the shelf life of RO salt water that is bought from the aquarium shop?

What is a refugium?

Recently I've had, and hope to have beat a severe hair algae problem. Figured out the cause (pretty much). So now I've removed all my rocks and scrubbed them with a toothbrush and vinegar and vacuumed the sand the best that I could (to remove any algae debris). Scraped the all algae off the...

I have a 45 gallon reef/fish tank with a terrible algae problem. I have no idea whats causing the problem. I've tried everything from religiously changing the water to carbon filters and phosphate removers. I've had my tank for many years and I'm doing nothing is different. I'm lost. Any thoughts?