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Converted my old TLF phosban 150 media reactor to run Bio-Pellets last week. I have a I-Tech skimmer 120gallon mixed reef. Nitrates go from 15ppm to 30ppm before next water change so trying to lower them. I loaded reactor with about 5oz or 3/4th a cup or about 150ml(recommended amount is...

Can I use a computer UPS battery backup for Vortech powerhead such as Cyberpower for computers? I think the powerheads are DC?

My Gargantuan Tidepool Blenny has a giant bloated stomach and Im not sure why. All my other fish are fine just wondering if there is anything I could do for him? Some basic research said it might be a gas pressure disease when you change too much water or feeding pellets and it expands in...

I have a 100gal mixed reef tank with about 5 sea urchins and 5 starfish. Do they contribute greatly to high Nitrates?

This is in my tank, I think its a strawberry crab, any one know? Its about 2.5 inches and I think eating my turbo snails & their shells. Should I remove it or not?

A living reef consists of Live Coral that are building Calcium structures. They break off and roll into the shore called Live Rock, correct so far? If all this Rubble is collected does it change the ecosystem? Yes but to what degree? So this is debatable. If there are Live organisms besides...

Hawaii State Law states: The taking of sand, coral rubble or other marine deposits is permitted in certain circumstances. The material may not exceed one gallon per person per day, and may be taken only for personal, noncommercial purposes. HRS 171-58.5, HRS 205A-44 See this link: Hawai`i...

Hermit Turbo Snail Shell Eatened? Take a look at my hermit shell, something ate it!! I currently have 2 Strawberry & 2 Sally Lightfoot crabs along with 3 large black starfish. What could have done this? Any ideas? :ermm:

Recommended flow rate is 480-2400. Presently Im using a Mag 5(500gph) dedicated pump. I have a Blueline T4 return pump(1200gph) and was thinking using this instead of the Mag 5 since it has faster flow closer to recommended.

I have been doing saltwater aquarium for 4 months now and I have a 100gal running 72 cree Leds, 1200gph return pump, full length overflow skimming box, 2s Ecotech Mp10's, Octopus needlewheel skimmer & 18w UV light and want to know if I need to get a Chiller to raise soft corals. My temp during...

Im new to hobby and when started my temp was 78 in the winter, now its summer and I added new 135w lights my temp rose to 82. \ What is the ideal temp to house fish and Inverts(Zoa's & urchins) Im looking at maybe getting a Chiller, is it needed?

Im looking for good LED lights to support soft coral growth and looking for suggestions. Ive heard of EShine, Radion and Maxspect but since Im new to hobby just some input is appreciated. Presently I have a 36" 50gal but will be upgrading to a 100-125gal in the future. Aloha

Anyone used this brand before? Im looking at the 1/10th for a 50gal but will upgrade to a 100gal in the future. Any advise appreciated.

Im thinking about adding some Algae into my refugium. What kind can I get in Hawaii? Can I use seaweed straight from the ocean?

I have a 50 gallon tank and am a newbie to saltwater only 3 months, I've heard nothing short of a 6feet bulb would get rid of unwanted parasites although algae it kills. What are your guys thoughts on should I get one or not? Note that I have urchins, snails & starfish so would it kill their food?

Anyone know if I could use my Magnum filter and hook it up to a UV sterilizer instead of getting a pump? I think they are the same sized hoses yeah?

Any suggestions on how to remove scratches on acrylic? Im mostly concerned with scratches on the inside of tank. Do I need to drain tank or are there kits available to use without draining water. Tanx

Can these two get along or will one eat the other?

I got this Hitchhiker on my recent excursion to pick live rock. Do you guys think he is ok for my tank and if so is frozen foods enough?

I am a beginner to saltwater and my tank just finished cycling. I have a SeaClear 50 gallon all in one starter with a built-in section in back housing the protein skimmer(which doesnt work very well as micro bubbles fill the tank so I disconnected it) and bio-ball chamber running of just one...

I am a beginner to saltwater and picked this live rock with this hitchhicker. I think its a zoanthid but not sure, if it is I only have a 50/50 full spectrum 6,000k t12 single tube basic lighting system, is this enough to keep it alive?

I am a beginner to Saltwater tanks and have only recently cycled my tank(6 weeks). I have a all-in-one SeaClear tank which has a chamber in the back that houses trickle Bio-Balls. I have a FOWLR in main tank and was wondering if I should replace all the Bio-Balls with LR from the Ocean since I...

I live in Hawaii and went to the shore to pick live rock, a friend said to soak it in freshwater for 1 hour to kill and let the critters off the rock. My question is does the all bacteria also die if soaked in freshwater for 1 hour?