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Oh, BTW, the dust problem has passed. I do want to do some maintenance on the canister filter, though. The LFS said we would not have to clean it for 6 months (this does not seem logical). I would say it has been 3 months, about and I think it should be cleaned this coming weekend.

Amonia spiked to a 1.5 - it has since dropped to zero. While the amonia was spiking the nitrite started to spike as well - first to a solid 0.5; the nitrite continued to spike as the amonia dropped. Nitrite actually got up to a 2.5 and now has gone down quickly over the weekend. Last night we...

Thanks for the comeback. Last night we added live rock. I thoroughly washed it for quite some time in water that I extracted from my tank. I knew it would cause some kind of amonia/nitrite spike no matter how much washing I did. I took measurements this morning. Yes, levels were up. I have...

I am not an expert, but the other guys will usually say if you could post a picture, it would be most helpful.

I have set my other son up with a reef tank recently. Actually, it was a FO tank that was functioning fine and we are converting it. I bought some live sand from a dealer on ebay. Why? Good live sand is expensive. Anyway, I am very plaesed with it, but have one question. I set up my other...

Super tank, but I bet with all included, cost a lot more than $25K. I would bet it would cost a few grand a year just to run it. Hey, if you love reefs and this guy sure does, and can something that size; why not?

Thanks a bunch guys

I have set up a 50 gallon reef for one son and a 60 gallon reef for the other. I have set up a protein skimmer in the 60 gallon and have not in the 50 gallon. I also have a UV sterilizer that I have not set up yet because I did not want to kill off the good bacteria that I am trying to...

I bought it from somebody by the name of Hommby on ebay. Originates out of Calif., I think. Seemed like a reliable seller. My only regret is that I left positive feedback too soon.

Thanks for the comebacks, guys. My light consists of (2) 65W Actinics which work fine. The problem is with the 250W MH. You are correct; ignition is not immediate. Somedays it ignites after several minutes and I think this is normal. Other days, it does not come on after an hour. That is my...

Thanks, I do have a question in the lighting section with a problem I am having starting my 250W Metal Halide lamp.

I have a 36 inch 360 watt Odyssea metal halide system. I have only had the unit about 10 days. I actually like the product, but over the last 5 days or so the Metal Halide has become increasingly difficult to start. There are 2 Actinics, and they work without a problem. The unit also has a...

Hi all, I am new to reefs and have many more questions than answers. Mostly into the hobby to help my 2 boys. It is interesting though and very rewarding.