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Yeah, that is what I decided too. Thanks for the reply.

Can anyone recommend a replacement pump for a turbofloater 1000 multi. The ocean runner 2500 ph died tonight after about 4 yrs of solid use. Not sure if that is good or bad the 4yrs that is, :lol: . The skimmer has been performing well for me, just wondering if a larger pump would boost its...

Thanks for the info it definitely gives me something to think about. I wasn't aware that it would ultimately starve, that is no fun. Additionally My wife will kill me if I do something that messes with her blenny. :lol: Sounds like the money will be better spent on something else. Thanks A...

Thanks for the info I appreciate it. I am not interested in going full blown reef with this tank. I liked the mushroom idea to give the tank just a little bit of a livelier look for the aqua scaping. I just want to make sure that my environment would'nt be too counter productive for them. I...

I am interested in trying a mushroom colony or 2 in my tank. It is a 180 gallon tank that has a fairly decent bio load. The tank contains 1 Blue ringed Angel, 1 Yellow Tang, 2 banner fish, 2 percula clowns, 1 royal grama, 2 serpent stars, 1 sand sifting star, 3 or 4 turbos and a half dozen...

I Have had a pair of henis for a couple of years now and they have displayed the same behavior. Most of the time they are always at the front of the tank when they do it. I have good water parameters the fish are healthy and eating well. I dont think it is anything to be concerned about.

Just wanted to post to let you know that my tang is making a great recovery and has never looked better actually. You can still see where she was eroding around her eyes and lateral line but she really has never looked as healthy as she does now, really starting to put on weight and fill out. I...

It took her a little while but she really started eating the Spinach. I have also been giving her a half sheet of nori everyday. She looks better I can visibly tell that she has been eating. This might be a silly question but where can I get Vitamin C is that somthing the lfs would have or do...

Thanks Guys, The advice has been more than helpful. I do believe the issue is diet. I wish I would have realized it sooner. The other fish in the tank are in great shape. I did put some spinach in the tank last night but she wasnt too into it. the banner fish on the other hand loved it. For...

I have a yellow tang that is starting to show signs of erosion around the eyes and its lateral line. Is this reversable? what should I do? My water quality is 0 ammonia, 0 nitrites, natrates are around 5 to 10 ppm. I use RO water and change about 25 gallons every 2 wks. sHe is always looking...

Yeah thanks - im not sure about doing it either. I think for now im going to add a section in my sump for a small fuge and add some competing algae and see what happens.

Not sure how to post the article but here is the link. I have updated my profile also - I have an at capacity 180 gal tank with about 130 of live rock now. Working on getting more. http://reefshow.com/html/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=38

I ran across an article explaining how to create a diy nitrate reductor. I was wondering if anyone on the forum has tried to do this or is using a commercial one? I am considering trying this out and was just curious if it was worth the time. I do 25-30 gallon bi weekly water changes now but...

What kind of phosphate reactor do you have? I have seen the phosban 150 on fostersand smiths site for 150 gallon tank. I have a 180 with a 40 gallon sump.? Thinking if I were to do this and use that one I may need 2 of em. At any rate I have left my lights off for the past few days and wiped...

Yeah its algae - Red Algae - small amount of Hair algae. My Phosphates are 0 in the tank and in the ro water. My nitrates are 20 and usually hold there. that is probably the issue. I do bi weekly water changes of 25 gallons. I think after reading many other posts I need to work on a cleanup...

I have a Pinnacle 3 stage 35GPD RO unit. What can I do to make it better? I guess I dont believe it is giving me optimal water quality. Should I add a DI canister to my setup? I live in Michigan and my water source is well water, the pressure is right at about 40 psi through the RO unit. Do...

I found 180 gallon long @ lfs. I have seen the error that I would be making by continuing to use the cpr overflow that I really wasnt all that fond of to begin with so I did have the tank drilled :D. Thanks for the advice that is for sure. I do have another question my current substrate...

I have 2 heni's with a yellow tang and a Blue Ringed Angel. The angel is the only one that goes after them on occasion. They are very fast and hang out together. Im not sure how one will do on its own. The Henis were introduced shortly after the angel and the yellow tang was last. The size...

You guys have helped me get through the first 18 months of my saltwater experience and I am grateful. I have made some mistakes but overall I think I have been pretty successful. I currently have 125 gal fowlr setup. i'm looking to upgrade this tank somewhere between a 180 and a 240 to...

Does the salifert Brand Nitrate kit test positive for nitrates for freshwater? I have a 32 gallon rubber maid trash can that I fill with RO water and use to mix my saltwater? This water always tests 0ppm for nitrates? But my 32 gallon rubber maid trash can that I use for RO fresh water...

Well I ordered 30lbs of Live Rock Rubble to start with from toofishy.com it was 1.50 a lb. It its good Ill get some more. I called my lfs one wanted 3.00 bucks a lb but was out and 1 wanted 2 bucks a lb but they were out also. So with any luck Ill have fresh live rock rubble early next week...

1 Blue Ringed Angel approx 5 inches had over a year 2 Banner fish Approx 3 and 4 inches had over a year 2 percula clowns 2 inches have had over a year 1 royal gramma 2 inches have had over a year 1 Midas Blenny 2-3 inches about 6 months 1 neon Goby 1 inch about 6 months 1 fire fish 1...

Ok one more question. Do I want to lay the rock on the bottom of the wet dry and let it pile up or do I want to leave the eggcrate in the wet dry that holds the bio balls off of the bottom? Thanks again

This might sound silly but how large should the rubble pieces be as to not restrict flow? I think this has just become my weekend project thanks for the advice. John

We love the fish that we have and because I am planning on the larger tank Im going to stick it out with my current setup. The fish are still less than half size at this point in time. I do finally have my family understanding that many fish means harsh water quality. I did have a single soft...