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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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

I have been running my tank now for about a 18 months. It is a 125 fowlr and invertebrates. The tank is stocked such that as the fish mature it will be over stocked. My plan is to grow into a 180 or 200 gallon tank in a year or 2. Anyway I have a few general questions? 1) I have a sealife...

I want to add some inverts to my tank - Snails and a couple of Cleaner shrimp to be specific. Is it necessary to QT these critters? Are they potential carriers of ICH? Thanks for you opinions John

My regal tang is covered with what appears to be white hairs. It is on the sides and the tail. It looks like she has long fur. Does anyone know what it is? I had a dog once that had a run in with a porcupine and this looks similar to that.

I am making a homemade sump out of a 30 gallon rubbermade tub. What I dont know is how to create a balance between my Sump intake Siphon and my return pump. I have made a 3/4" siphon out of pvc pipe and vinyl tubing and my return pump will be a quiteone 4000 which pumps 1000 GPh @ 0 HH. I...

A film has developed at the surface and I am wondering what I can do to get rid of it. I have used paper towel to remove it and that helped but it just keeps building up. I am wondering if a protein skimmer will help with this? I have been dragging my feet getting one. I have decided to setup...

As a newbie to the saltwater hobby I have learned in a hurry the value of a Quarantine tank. I have had 3 Fish in quarantine for 4 wks and 2 days. I did not learn about Hyposalinity in time so I went with a copper treatment (Copper Safe). My question is how much longer do they need to be in...

Over the past couple of weeks there have been white trails appearing on the glass walls of my aquarium. they wind back and forth and go on for several inches. they are about 1/16th wide look foamy and break up and dissappear after several days. I also purchased some additional live rock...

Is there a particular age for an aquarium when a protien skimmer becomes necessary? I have read opinions on this both ways so wanted some of your input. 2nd question are there stand alone protein skimmers, meaning I could place it under the aquarium without a sump or is my only option a HOB...

I have plenty of Brown Algae, but the snails and scarlet hermits have been doing a great job on that. However, I am starting to see patches of film that is deep purple in color appearing on the sandy bottom. When I attempted to siphon it out with my water change it came up almost like a...

I have a New (running almost 8 wks ), 130 gallon FOWLR tank with 50lbs of live rock (plan on slowly doubling that). Right now it contains a small cleaning crew of 4 Turbo Snails, 4 Trochus Snails and 6 Scarlet Hermits. The Fish I am thinking about are 2 Percula Clowns 1 Royal Gramma Basslet...

I am new to the Salt water Hobby, although I have had fresh water for many years. This is a great site, tons of valuable information here. I was wondering if anyone has used the product Cycle, during the cycling of a new salt water tank. My concern is that I have either Stalled or prevented...