Recent content by jmadden93

A friend gave me 2 "Red Sea Merlin Plus 120 Fluidized Bed Filters". I'm new to this type of filter (have only really used a sump, bio balls, protein skimmer as my filtration for my FOWLR tank) and from what I gather it helps keep phosphate & nitrate levels down but I don't know how effective...

Hi chichimom79, I posted my water results above. The top is open air. Does that matter?

Hi Little_fish, Your probably right about my QT of 20gal being too small for those fish.

Hi All, So I tested my water today and temp is 78 degrees, Amonia & Nitrite are 0 ppm. Nitrate is about 15ppm. SG is 1.016 (I hear a lower SG helps keep sickness away). What affect does a low SG have on fish long term? Don't have a pH kit but I've heard with that much crushed coral and water...

Sounds too much "It's not you... it's me". A line nobody likes to hear! haha

Hi All, I'm trying to figure out why I have such poor success keeping new fish alive. My knowledge level is decent, but there's plenty I don't know and I'm always trying to learn more. Please tell me what I'm doing wrong! I have a 125gal FOWLR tank that's been running for about 5...

What type of lighting setup do you suggest? Anything relatively affordable for a beginner or something I can find for cheap on Craigslist?

I have had my 125gal FO saltwater tank up for 2 yrs now and would like to start getting into the basic corals. Nothing exotic or hard to care for. I have 2 12k bright white bulbs, and 2 blue atinics (all compact florestcent). What are some good beginer corals/anemonies that you'd suggest with...

Hi all, I've never had a refug and am thinking about adding one to my 125 gallon tank (fish & live rock but no coral). Is it possible to create a refug inside my existing sump? I currently have a protein skimmer sitting in the middle section and my return pump in the section to the right of...