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Selling a few items I no longer need: 1) 48" 4x65w Power Compact lighting unit. It has a fan and 2 on/off switches. No bulbs. $65. 2) Americle Overflow. Smoke prefilter, clear box. The drain pipe is 1 1/4" and it includes two U-tubes. $35 plus $12 s/h. 3) CPR Bak Pak 2 - I have TWO...

Established tank (4+years old) but new to me. I moved it about 4 weeks ago now. Using RO/DI water for top offs & water changes. This stuff started appearing in just 1 week of getting the tank set up again. The white patch in the back is where a powerhead was blowing. Here's another angle -...

I'm trying to find my answer on the net but am getting conflicting advice. Anybody here have problems putting a peppermint shrimp (or two) in with bubble tips? My lfs said no way can they be together. I'm trying to combat the big aiptasia problem I have (along with kalkwasser injections)...

Some of you may have read my first post here a couple weeks ago asking if I should start with a new tank from scratch or go with an established tank. Well I chose the established tank (how could I resist such a good deal?). Now I'm feeling so overwhelmed and uneducated I think I might have to...

I have my 72 gallon tank in my living room (carpeted floor). The nearest sink is about 25 feet away (kitchen sink). I do have a python, so taking water out of the tank is pretty painless. I'm just trying to figure out how I should put the water back IN the tank. I also am not the best when...

Hi, I have a "spare" 4x65w Power Compact that was on a saltwater tank. It has two power cords & a fan. Would this work for a 75 gallon freshwater planted tank? It currently doesn't have any bulbs so what kind of bulbs would I buy for it? If it wouldn't work, kindly let me know what does...

Yeah - another ick question! Sorry! Background: Bought established 72gal tank 2 weeks ago containing 2 large bubble tips and a large Maroon clown, crabs,snails etc. I traded the clown for a yellow tang a week ago and also added a small O clown and a firefish. Water is testing great - 0...

It seems these 3 protein skimmers all cost about the same - approx $200. Which would you pick for a 72 gallon? I was going to get the euro-reef but the sale fell through (private party!) Which one has the highest skimming capabilities? Easiest to set up & adjust? Easiest to maintain? I...

I am "hoping & praying" that I didn't just throw away $150 on ebay with a live rock purchase. I'll be sure to let you know how it works out. The guy (Frankie) has 100% pos feedback and answers all of my emails. $1.95/pound was a great price. Anyway - I plan on curing it separately because...

I'm looking at ditching my aquaclears and getting a sump. I've gathered from you great advice-givers here that I'll need an overflow because I don't have a predrilled tank. "DIY" is a swear word for me. I'll need to buy something. It seems you can pick up a new overflow on ebay for around...

I'm really new to SW and found Dr. Fosters Smith is having a frag swap. I had thought I'd get a few corals and perhaps would be ready for one by the time this comes around. Are they worth going to? Thanks!

I acquired a used 72 gallon tank that has a very large starfish in it. It's green and has little bristles under it..kind of like a brittle star. Anyway, its body is about as big around as a pop can and the legs are each about 4-5" long. I am concerned that this guy is creating a heavy load on...

Hi! I converted my credit card rewards over to ebay points so I could buy something for my new tank (er, new to me, it's an established tank). I'd like more live rock but am not sure if anyone has ever had a good experience with any ebay vendors or not. Since I'm currently running a 72gal...

Thanks in advance for the help! I have two CPR Bak-Pak 2 on my 72 gallon. It's a used tank and I set it up Tuesday evening...using about 80% of prior owner's water and remaining RO saltwater. I don't know what to look for to know I've set the air-flow correctly on the bak-pak. I tried...

I'm going through the loads of stuff that came with my used tank. In it is a whisper diatomagic filter. What the heck is this thing? Would it help settle things down from the move? My tank is pretty cloudy but it's only been 12 hours. Thanks!

Hi! I bought a 72 gallon bowfront set up & running saltwater and brought it home last night. I was able to transport all but about 15 gallons of the prior owner's water. Here's what's up & running on the tank: 3" of live sand 50# of live rock (approximately) 2 Bak-Pak2 with the white plastic...

Hi! My first post here...I'm glad I found this forum. It's been a good 10 years since I had my last aquarium - a small fish only saltwater tank and a 55 gal freshwater. We decided to get back into the hobby and would like your opinions on whether it is better for a newbie to start by...