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would there be a problem using an old DE filter to do the same? I have an old Vortech D-1 that I used to "polish" and clean my freshwater tanks....
I would drain one overflow into the Skimmer side and one to the fuge, the different lengths of drain line will not be a problem. Use a splitter on...
great color, good find, congrats
Understand about the Nitrate, I think water change i did last night and will do again Sun will help. what about the mix/type of fish? Do you see...
I am looking to begin stocking my 90g, w/sump, 100lbs rock (30 live/70 base). It has been up and running for about two months. I put two green...
Agree with above, buy your own RO/DI with a TDS. Well worth the investment.
Some folks use egg crate under the rocks if you are not comfortable with them sitting directly on the glass. egg crate=plastic light diffuser can be...
The fact that your tank is not "pre-drilled" does not eliminate your possibility of a sump. There are many folks that have sumps on tanks that are...
Enjoy your thread. I am in the process, abeit much slower, of setting up a 90g. I just added 4 chromis. why is an odd number better? Looking...
When you slide the background around (using the mineral oil) do you get more air bubbles? I failed tank set-up 101 and did not put my background on...
Agree with above post.
Just curious as I still am looking at skimmers. Why the reef octopus?
King, I too am getting started. My 90 is beginning to cycle. patience is a must. It took several weeks before mine really started to show ammonia...
Now that my 90gal is starting to cycle ;D. I have two more questions. As I understand it light is not necessary during the cycle but, some light is...
I know, I know…….. Patience. But I feel like that hungry vulture who said “patience my ass…I’m going to kill something”.
ordered two for my 90gal from Big Als yesterday, $46.29 plus a 10% discount. Hoooah!
I tested this morning, I don't know if the two new shrimp helped or just the time. Ammonia was up and the water is beginning to cloud and...
API test kit and it is not expired. I put two more shrimp in and will test it again tomorrow.
try a ground tester that you can get at home depot or lowes on the plug. It will tell you if the plug is properly grounded. ground tester -...
I set up my tank several weeks ago. I made my salt water and tested it with a refractometer. Then added 50 lbs of base rock and 15 lbs of "live"...
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