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Correct me if I am wrong but I am under the impression that Live rock is needed for biological filtration. Are there any other reasons there would be a need for live rock? Why do you need at least 1 to 2 lbs per gallon? Are there filtration systems using bio balls which can take the place of...

I have had a rough start with the hobby of saltwater fishkeeping. I am the first to admit I went into this hobby blindly and listened to some of the wrong people without doing research for myself. I want to say thanks for the help I have been given on this site because a lot of information...

I have a sump which has a built in protien skimmer and I am not so sure it is any good. I have no idea what the brand of this sump is. I had used a coralife superskimmer for a couple months in the past and it seemed to work a lot better. The skimmer built in the sump is small. Enough to fit in...

I have a 46 bowfront with a sump filter which has a 1000gph return pump and was wondering if this is over kill and or if too much water movement in the tank will cause any future problems with my fish. So far so good as far as I can see. Thanks.

I have a daily growth of algae which covers everything and is green in color. I suppose the logical source would be the freeze dried sheets I feed my tangs. I am using a 46 gallon with about 20lbs of live rock, half inch sand bed. Phosphates are zero nitrates are low but not where I would...

I have a 46 gallon bowfront aquarium which I started off using a fluval 205 canister filter. My water was very poor quality, turned brown after about three or four days, then I was advised not to use tap water so I purchased a reverse osmosis filter and did a complete water change. Throughout...