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I was wondering about bulkheads. Right now. I have 3/4" flex tubing running from my sump to my tank(using a 3/4"barbed bulkhead). I want to change to PVC. Am I right in saying that I need to change that bulkhead to a 3/4" slip bulkhead? I want to make sure I get the right one. Does the PVC slip...

I just looked at my tank this morning to find my Coral Beauty Angel to be missing some fins. His tail and small side fins are all chewed on. I have had him for about 3-4 mos. and no problems. I have added a Raccoon Butterfly recently, but they swim around each other all the time. The angel seems...

I have a question about my new raccoon butterfly. I have had him about a week and notice he doesn't sleep at night. All my other fish go down when the lights go off. He just swims around just like he would during the day. Is this normal?

I was wondering how often I should change my bulbs. I have 4x96 power compacts. They light my 150 gallon FOWLR. Also by changing the bulbs, will that help algae from growing.

I saw that AGA makes a MegaFlow sump filter system. The cost for the Model 4 is $259 at Dr. Foster&Smith. I have a 150 gal. with a 30 gallon sump. I am currently using a 30 gal. aquarium that houses my heaters, pumps, and skimmer. Everything works o.k. but I have a micro bubble problem in the...

I have a 39 gallon aquarium that I am using for a sump and I am wondering if I could drill a hole in the side near the top for a float valve. I need to drill about a 1/2" hole to mount the float valve. If this is simple, let me know. If there is a chance I will break it, I might opt for a...

I just bought a Blue Hippo Tang. I have been feeding the tang seaweed. My question is how often should I feed him? Also, I know I need to give him a variety, so what else should I be feeding him besides the seaweed? Thanks, Todd

I was wondering how to lower GH. My tank has been running for about 2 months now. My water parameters are good. I tested KH and that was normal(9 dkh). When I test for GH, my test is off the charts(60). I filled the tank with RO/DI and I do all water changes with the same. I was wondering if I...

I had a death today. I came home from work to find my clown laying on the floor. He had jumped to his death. My first fish lost.javascript:emoticon(':cry:') Crying or Very sad I had him exactly one week. Now to my question. What do I use to cover the tank so this doesn't happen again. I...

I was wondering who uses A water top off system? I just recently purchased the Kent Marine float valve kit to use in my sump that I fill from my RO/DI. When I opened it up, it says not for maintaining aquariums or sumps. It is for maintaining an isolated container. Is that not what an aquarium...

I bought 6 Turbo Snails today and acclimated them to my recently cycled 150 gallon along with 2 True Perculas. My question is the turbos were stuck together when I took them out of the bag and they are still all stuck together. Is this normal? Should I try to separate them? Or should I give them...

I am in the middle of cycling my tank(150 gallon, VERY EXCITED). I just went and bought a new 10 gallon kit for my quarantine. When should I set it up? Should I wait until my cycle is over and then just transfer the cycled water over to the 10 gal.? I plan on buying a couple of clowns and some...

I am starting a 150 Gallon FOWLR. I just added 100 lbs. of sand ( 40 of which were live). I rinsed the dry sand. It has been 2 days and the water is still pretty cloudy. I have all pumps off except one powerhead. I get my live rock tomorrow(100 lbs). Should I expect any problems when putting the...

I was all set to buy my live rock from Liverocks.com, but they are closed. Where else can I get my live rock from? Is it OK to get it from my LFS or is there another online company as good and cheap as Liverocks.com. I am looking to purchase alot for my 150 gallon FOWLR.

I just started a 20 gallon tank. I have 3 Tiger Barbs and I was wondering what else I can put in with these fish considering they are more aggressive? Thanks

I am almost ready to fill my 150 Gal. I just half to drywall around the tank first(I would hate to fill it and then half to move it a 1/4"). I plan on buying 60# of base rock from hirocks.com and 80# of live rock from liverocks.com. Here is what I'm thinking. 1. Put the sand in and fill with...

I have posted about this subject before, but I just want to make sure I have all the info I need before I purchase. I am setting up a 150 Gallon (72x18x28). I am starting a FOWLR and not going coral anytime soon. The lights I have it narrowed down to are the Coralife Lunar 4x96 PC or a Hamilton...

I have asked this before, but I just want to make sure before I purchase. I am setting up a 150 gal. FOWLR. I want to purchase a 72" Coralife 4x96 power compact hood(2 10k, 2 actinic). I want to know if this lighting will be enough? And will I be able to keep any coral with this lighting? I...

I just bought an RO/DI filter, but have not received it yet. I was wondering do I hook it up to my water before or after my water softener. I don't want to use softened water for the aquarium, do I?

I just did my freshwater fill to check for leaks in my 150 Gal. I am using a 40 gal. Rubbermaid tote for a sump for budget reasons. So far everything has gone well. No leaks!!!!! I was wondering if I can put my heaters in the sump or is that a bad idea due to the plastic? Right now I have them...

Just wondering if anyone uses the Aqua Safe Brand RO from Ebay. Is it any good? If not, can anyone tell me which one you have and your review of it. There are so many to pick from. I am just being cautious and want to pick a good one.

I am setting up a 150 Gal. AGA FOWLR for now. I plan on buying compact flourescents. My aquarium has 2 plastic braces on on top the tank approx. 20" apart. What size lighting should I go with? One 72", two 36", or three 20" long lights. Won't the braces cause shadows in the tank? Is it just a...

I am setting up a 150 Gallon AGA with 2 overflows(1200 GPH). I currently have a 40 gal. sump with a skimmer. My overflows have a 1" bulkhead for the sump and 3/4" for the return. I will be using a Mag Drive 18 for the return because I have almost 6' head height. Is the 1" bulkhead too much and...

Here is my plan. I am starting a 150 gal. FOWLR first and once I have that mastered that, I would like to add some coral. When I have everything, I was thinking of getting 120 lbs of base rock from Hirocks and 40 lbs. of live rock from liverocks. Will this be enough live to start cycling my...

What do I use to run the water from my sump to my overflows? Do I use clear tubing(1/2 or 3/4") or PVC. Does it matter? Is one better than other? I am setting up a big tank and now aquiring all of the things I need now to start cycling.