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I have this Brown/rust colored algae growing on my tank and some of my live rock. Is it daitoms? How do i get rid of it? I went on a trip for 4 days and left the light on and when I came back, I had these rust colored algae on the front of my tank and on a few live rocks. Any advise would be...

I was thinking of buying a RO/DI unit for my 40g tank. It seems like people are saying RO is for drinking and RO/DI is for reef systems. I figured, since I will be buying the RO/DI unit for my aquarium, why not use the purified water for drinking also. What I am wondering was if RO/DI water...

whats the easiest way to get rid of bristle worm? The most I've seen at one time was about 20 so I assume that there are way more then that. I've read that its beneficial, but when does it get to be too many? I have about 6-7lbs of LR in my 6g eclipse. I don't mind a few but I see wayy too...

I need new PC bulbs for my JBJ 2x96w and have been unable to find any at my LFS. I have found a few well known online sites that carry the bulbs but so far, petmiester.com seem to be the lowest. I'm just wondering if anyone has any experience with them. Any input would be greatly appreciated...

I will be using substrate that is not very condusive to make it LS and I was wondering if just having LR and hopefully my substrate will become some sort of LS be ok as a bio filter? I just got a 40g tank and have about 2" of a mixture of sand/pebbles/crushed coral as my substrate. I plan on...

I finally got a 40G setup. I bought a Used setup from a guy but the acrylic tank i got from him was in terrible condition so I went and bought a new 40G glass tank. Here is what I got from him... He had a Tang of some sort and a Maroon clown ( pretty big) with about 50-60 lbs of live rock...

I saw an ad in a magazine for a Tap Water Filter for about $30. It says it does 10g/hour but does not mention the lifecycle of the filter. Anyone have any experience with this filter? Also, would something like a Brita water filter you put on the faucet be suitable for purifying tap water...

I'm a total noobie to this hobbie but I've always loved fish and had wanted to get started in it. Been reading AA for about a month now and there is sooo much great info and advise. I'm thinking of getting a 40g Uniquarium or the Sea Clear system II. Both have a built in wet/dry filter. I...