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I have to choose between one or the other, Whats the verdict get lights or sump. I do not have corals or anything else yet but I would not mind getting some in the future. Thanks MoLaw

OK I have read on here that the below lights are OK lights but I am a little foggy about what I would be getting. OK the lights are the Nova Extreme T-5 Fixtures w/Lunar Lights sold at DrFosterandSmith. Now I did the math and if I get the 48" 216 watt that is about 4 watts per gallon (55 gallon...

OK so I took the plunge and yes I had to buy a clown ( or false clown I am not sure which). I say I had to because I have 3 yes 3 little girls and Nemo had to be the first. I tried to name it Fred but again Nemo is what it had to be. I acclimated him for about 2 hours and he seems to be doing...

On my new 5 gallon I have a MarineLand C-220 canister filter along with a SuperSkimmer. I was using the canister due to the new live rock that was curing in the tank (new fishless tank of course) and creating quite a mess.I have finally tested negative for Amonia and nitrates and the water and...

Hey guys I was wondering if anyone could help me ID this new stuff growing on my live rocks. I have attached a picture. I think 1 is coraline alge but I am a newby so I dont know. Thanks for the help. Frank

I know this question has been ask a thousand times but here is a thousand and one. Which skimmer would you go with Coralife Super Skimmer Needle Wheel Protein Skimmer Aquarium Protein Skimmers: Coralife Super Skimmer Needle Wheel Protein Skimmer Turboflotor Skimmers Saltwater Marine...

I have another question, I have decided to go with an overflow box for my sump instead of modding my tank. The only ones I can really find are the CPR ones such as the CPR CS50. After reading the reviews a lot of people say the air tube gets clogged and causes issues. I was wondering what you...

Was wondering what you guys though about my cycling? I have my test results below. I was also wondering if I am testing all the right stuff or is there anything else I should be testing. I started the tank on the 6th and added 45 lbs of live rock on the 11th. It is a 55 gallon aquarium 40 lbs of...

Due to funding I will not be able to do a full blown sump at this time but I do have an idea of a small one that I want to run by you guys. I was just going to get about a 10 or 15 gallon plastic container and put it under the tank to house my skimmer, heater and a HOB filter I have(I have a...

Well hello all, I am new here obviously, I am in the middle of cycling my first saltwater aquarium. I have had several freshwater in the past. Well I received my live sand substrate the other day and I washed it off and put it in the tank (40lbs of sand 55 gallon tank). After I finished putting...