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Yes it can hold as much detritus as bio balls. But live rock has proven to be a better alternative (much more surface area) for bacteria to grow and...
Remove the bio balls. They are a nitrate factory. Kind of like a canister filter they love to grow nitrates. Replace them with live rock rubble. A...
BTW I dont think anybody has answered my question yet. Is this putty I bought water tight? Can I create a waterproof seal between the arcrylic and...
Well the overflow is "tearing" away from the glass a little at a time. My overflows are basically a square in each corner of the tank. I run...
Not sure about what type of fish that is but I can tell you there are concerns about piranhas in the US. The Lake of Ozarks in the foothills of the...
This is something similar to what I have considered at great length. While I might loose the overflow effect with water rushing in through the...
Okay thanks for replying everyone. The silicone is seperating from the arcrylic and sticking to the glass. When I originally built the tank I sealed...
You can keep either the Mandarin or the 6 line. But both might be difficult as they might compete for food. The Mandarin will have to be trained to...
Anybody
bump again
bump for some advice
The first time I got into this hobby we didnt have all this stuff we have now. A HOB filter, an undergravel filter, and tada you had a saltwater...
Quick rundown. I have two corner overflows I built and installed in my 125. One of the two is failing. The seal along one side is completely...
Are you drunk? ;-)
How many fish are you moving? If your cycle is complete you might be okay as long as you dont over load the established bacteria.
Gotta have your params. You have no Amonia?? Have you treated the tank for any kind of parasites? Some medications give false amonia readings....
However, now that I have him he is my favorite fish. Very interesting to watch. I see now why they are called the Butterfly of the Sea. He never...
Thank you. I noticed tonight my Mandarin is gaining some wieght (bought him because I felt bad for him). When he was at the LFS he was really...
Current stock Majestic Angel Blue Hippo Tang Yellow Tang Purple Tang 2 Blue-Green Chromis 2 Clowns Shouldnt be a problem right??
Okay I know there are a few Mandarin buffs on here. I bought one from a LFS about 2 months ago. Placed him in my QT and attempted to get him to eat...
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