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I am currently experiencing high energy bills related to my tank. I run 2 175 watt MH and 2 48" T12s. I am contemplating switching to a 8 or 12 bulb t5 fixture and eliminating the MH fixtures. The question is whether or not the energy savings would be worthwhile for the purchase. Also, is there...

OK here is the deal. I was given a 10 gal tank I am using as a refugium. I installed a 1" plenum with a 6" DSB. This only allowed me to have about 3" of water above the DSB. I already have the tank and and pump. This is the largest tank that I can fit in my stand for a refugium. I am also...

Has anyone bought or used one of these? I have a 110 that uses 3/8" glass ( i think). I have the Mag Float 125 from my old tank and want to upgrade to the bigger one but keep seeing the "Mag Flip". Anyone used one?

What exactly are "mushrooms" shown here? Are they coral? Are they polyps? Is there a difference? Are they different from a mushroom or toadstool coral? What about these? Are these polyps? Are polyps a type of coral? Are zoanthids polyps or corals? I AM LOST!?!?!

I have a torch coral that is not looking so good. A few of the heads don't even come out anymore. It suffered a rock collapse and being moved around a bit and a lighting change all in a few weeks. ANy products reccommended or methods of treatment suggested? All levels as low as they should be...

Hello all. I have a Current Fission Protein Skimmer on my system as I got it for free and was in need of a skimmer. I was getting stray voltage from the pump for it and took it out. Rather than go buy a new pump for a skimmer I will upgrade soon anyway, can I use a Mag 7 (which I already have...

I have had enough protein skimmers since getting in to the hobby to know that cheap=crap. I need to replace my protein skimmer due to electrical problems with the pump and want to get an octopus because they come so highly recommended. The only problem is there are so many skimmers from that...

I am about ready to grab a jug of algeacide from the pool shed and throw it in my tank. Nothing has worked for me to rid me of this nusiance algae. I have an algae blenny, emerald crabs, cleaner shrimp, 20 hermits, 50 snails, and two wrasses that i didn't expect to eat the hair algae but do...

I don't have a drilled tank and am using an overflow. It was a custom jobbie that came with it. the thing gurgles constantly and it is driving me nuts. I was thinking of upgrading to a CPR CS100 but for $100 I am thinking of other options (I really need more cleaner crew I would rather spend the...

I have 2 fluorescent 48" t12 40 watt bulbs in some endcaps and powered by a 490XLHTCP MAGNETEK ballast. I have had the light up and running for a few months and have gone through 3 bulbs already. Is this normal? Is there different wattage I need to be aware of? I know little about electricity...

I am now to the hobby, got a good deal on a tank and threw a bunch of stuff in it...what did I do wrong? Well I read a bunch of those and am learning from others mistakes. So to that end, thanks. Some of you may know of me if you read the newb forums. Everyone has been helpful and this is a...

Hello all. I am building a reef in my 110 (with a 30 gal sump of LR). I currently have a Tetra test kit which covers the basics, nitrate, nitrite, pH, ammonia, and Kh. What kit/individual tests do you use and why? I am not sure if I am covering all of the bases with that. What do I need to...

I bought 3 chromis at the LFS one week ago. They are the only fish I have. They all seemed to be doing fine, eating well, getting around fine. Two of them are very active checking out all of my rock and coral. The third spends a lot of time hidden. He comes out to feed and speeds around just the...

OK, The lights are up, the water is in, the heaters and powerheads are up and running. Aragonite sand covers the floor of my 110 gal. with roughly 100 lbs of live rock from a 6 year old established tank. Not the "pick of the litter" live rock. No pods or whatever growing on the rock. Some purple...

Hello all...again. Thanks for all of your help with choosing the lights in my tank. The combination of actinics and metal halides look beautiful. I'll be posting pictures soon. Now, regarding my sump, I have a 30 gal aquarium that I am using for my sump below my 110 gal display. I am installing...

Hello All, This is my first foray into saltwater aquaria. I have decided to jump in with both feet and purchased a 110 gal. tall (48" long, 30" tall, and 18" deep) display tank. I purchased this setup used and it came with 2 175w metal halide fixtures with bulbs, ballasts and the whole nine...