Recent content by jupiler

Thanks for the quick reply! You mentioned powerhead(s). I have a 40 gallon tank, should I have more than 1? I currently have an Emperor 280.

Can anyone tell me if it is ok to put my powerhead filter into the SUMP rather than my display tank? I just installed the sump a few weeks ago and my aquarium looks WAY nicer now that it isn't so cluttered, if I can manage to get the powerhead out of here then I would only have the overflow box...

Well...that kinds bites :( I've been watching the thing grow / spread like crazy for the past few months thinking it was some kind of cool feather duster :frustrat: I'm sure glad I asked!

Can someone help me identify this thing in the picture? I started out with just one back in January, and now I can spot at least 25 of them in my tank, I want ot make sure it isn't bad. I wasn't too concerned about it until I saw two of them with mysis shrimp in there "mouth"? Is it going to...

Thank you all for the replies and the pictures, this is exactly what I was looking for. I have a fun project for this weekend now, woohoo! I forgot to ask about the pump as well. Any ideas what size pump I should be using for this? 20 Gallon Sump / 40 Gallon Display tank. This may be a dumb...

I just purchased a 20 gallon tank (24x16x12) which I will be using as a sump for my 40 gallon aquarium. Can someone PLEASE pass along a picture or drawing for how I should design my sump tank? I've checked out roughly 50 websites now with all different designs. I'm getting so confused :( I don't...

Thanks for the good news! Will this allow me to remove the Powerhead Filter off the back? or is thie filter needed for current? I have a clownfish that has chosen his territory behind the filter and it drives me crazy, I NEVER see it unless I drop food in the tank. I'm hoping by taking this...

Hi All!! I'm a few months into my first saltwater aquarium and everything is going perfect!! I am really enjoying this. I have a 40 gallon tank, I'm wondering if it is too late to add a sump to my tank? I wasn't aware of all of the stuff that would be hanging on my tank, It is starting to look...

This past weekend I purchased a Rose BTA at the recommendation of my LFS to co-exist with my new Clown. I explained to him that I have a Coralife Compact Flourecent with 2 X 65 and he said "Oh yah, that will be plenty"...obvisouly he doesn't read this website because I'm reading that I should...

Wow!! You are all quick to reply :o) The tank has been running since Christmas Day. I put the last piece of live rock in the tank about a month ago. I will take the advice on the garlic extract and see if that does the trick. Thanks so much!

I just purchased a Clown Fish (my first saltwater fish :Cheers:) however, it doesn't appear to be eating. When I purchased him I was told to purchase frozen brine shrimp. Is this the correct food? It's been 3 days now and I'm affraid that something may happen to it. When I put the food in the...

Hey everyone!! I'm about to do my first water change after cycling my tank. I have two quick questions... 1 - When I am taking water OUT of the tank, do I want to take it off the top of the tank so I don't disturb the live sand? or should I be "cleaning" the sand? 2 - Is it ok to dump this...

I'm sorry I have SO many questions...I really hope I don't become a pain. I checked out several books at the library when I first decided to get this tank and it was overwhelming trying to read that much, the books were also very old and I wasn't sure if much has changed in the past 5-10 years...

Thanks so much for the quick reply...I was actually very close to purchasing the Prizm Skimmer, I'm really glad I found this site first :D

Hey everyone :D I am new to this forum and new to Saltwater Aquariums in general. I just recently built my aquarium into the wall with my Dad and decided it would be a good time to make the leap to Saltwater. There has been water in the tank since Christmas Day. Since then I've added 25...