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Can you use different wattage HQI bulbs in your fixture without changing out the ballast? In other words, could someone go UP in wattage (i.e. from 150 - 200) without changing the ballasts?

Sorry Guys, Im sure there are 1000 threads on this, but Im feeling lazy tonight and wanted to see what you guys are using. I dont have a ton of cash this pay cycle and want to get SOMETHING to advance my arsenal of Salty stuff and i cant afford any new livestock. What should I be looking at in...

Now I know everyone has their favorite based on word of mouth or a deal they got, but If I am looking for a flexible (installation location), Durable, nice quality RO/DI system in the $200(ish) neighborhood. What are some good brands? All in all, I will have almost 300 gallons of tank that I...

Ummmm... Yea, so like the Polys have been doing AWESOME (picture entered in PTOM for August).. Over the past week I have noticed them starting to discolor and close with white filled "Heads" on one of them, and as i inspected closer yesterday, I saw umm... Spider webs on them?!?!? The top...

Ok Ok Ok, I should KNOW what this is, but I am unsure. I just know I want one! Anybody know exactly? Thanks!

How often should I be feeding my long tenticled plate coral? How much? I have heard mixed opinions. His plate is 2.5 inch

As promised, Here is where I have been holding steady. I have a couple questions, but all in all i think i am doing ok (based on what i have read and seen here): Ammonia - 0ppm Nitrites - 0ppm Nitrates - 10-15ppm (test looks more like 10, but slightly darker) Calcium - 360ppm KH - 10dKH /...

Guys (and gals) just finished plumbing everything for the new overflow box. I used rigid 1" PVC, a couple unions, Elbows, etc. Obviously i had to glue most of it together... The glue is completely dry, but I still smell the glue fumes in the pipe... when am I ok to actually allow tank water...

I need help (big suprise eh?) I currently have: 1 - CoraLife 72" (CF Whites & Actinic / 384 Watt) 2 - CoralLife 24" (1 T5 White, 1 Actinic (each) I would THINK that is PLENTY of light for my 100. Lights sit on the Glas cover of the tank. The Large CoraLife has given me FITS since I bought...

Hey guys and gals... I recently ordered an Eshopps Overflow (PF 1200 - Reef Aquarium Filtration: Eshopps Overflow Boxes) and I have a question.... The Bulkheads that come with it are an Odd size, making my trip to Home Depot for Plumbing supplies pointless. It seems that the Bulkheads...

Good Evening everyone. Ill cut to the chase... 100 gallon Tank / 30 Gallon Sump w/fuge. Sump is new (3 days) and tank is 4 weeks old (setup with water) today. Just bought my first reef test kit and the additional Amonia and Nitrite test kits... Here are my results. Can somebody give me the...

Guys, Its me again, I am building my sump tonight and am looking at the last piece which i havent been able to find local, so i am going to have to order it. My questions is... Im looking at footprints for the skimmer and how to build this particular section of my Sump tank. The...

June 9th, 2009 (6 Days Old) Ok ladies and gents. As I was instructed to do in the Member Welcome center, I am about to start with pics of my brand new setup. I am completely new to the marine side of the house, but a seasoned pro with freshwater setups, so if I sound Marine-stupid, it is...

Good Evening Ladies and Gents, My name is Dane and Im an Aqua-holic. I am new to the Saltwater Hobby, but NOT new to aquariums or forums so you will be seeing quite a bit of me. I am an Administrator on the Largest Dodge Forum on the planet (DodgeTalk.com) and I have 4 years of Freshwater...