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Since my top off is RODI, its pH is naturally 7, which is causing slow but sure lowering of my overall pH, and if something gets a little clogged in my sump and I don't catch it, it causes a big swing, sometimes as much as .7 or .8, and then I have to throw some baking soda in to try and catch...

Ok, so in terms of getting my tank reef ready, I have the following in place: I have my pH stabilized around 7.7-7.9 depending on light cycle, working on getting that a tad higher. This has been a huge battle since my sea cucumber leached its toxin, bringing the pH down to 5.4.... Salinity at...

Ok, what is that thing in the corner? It's been driving my wife and me nuts! It looks like something in a bowl about to eat itself, lol...

So, I'm looking into dosers, and have heard nothing but awesome things about both the Bubble Magus, but also the BRS dosers. I have a controller already (reefkeeper elite), so would the BRS be fine since I can set them independently? Or would the Bubble Magus still be the better way to go? Or...

Hey all. Looking for that gift certificate!! Just to update on my tank. For one, I can now keep inverts alive [insert applause here]. I know, basic.... Anyway, I've added a few livestock, some new equipment, and more equipment on its way. Equipment breakdown: 55 gallon AGA painted the...

With my new lights coming, I'm considering building a canopy since heat isn't going to be a big issue anymore, and build my lights into it. Not to make a direct steal on any other ideas, but does anyone have a good place to start looking? It's for a 55 gallon standard, so 48 1/2" x 13" is the...

After getting the bug for lps and nems, and maybe some sps, I can't decide, and after seeing what my tax return will be (:wof:), I've ordered a pair of Ecoxotic Panorama 24" fixtures.[/IMG] Looking forward to learning more about nems and getting back into lps.

As many of you know, I'm in the uphill struggle against algae, lol, so I decided I'd try an algae scrubber. My tank is 55 gallons, so it didn't need to be huge, thank God.... Screen in 5 1/2" by 12" exposed to waterfall. Light on one side is old coralife from my 20 gallon, other side is JBJ...

I've used Kent Marine for about 6 months. I had found an awesome deal on it through Amazon in bulk, but running low. Not against spending as much as I did, but I use a ton of carbon, two socks worth in my sump that I change out generally every month, sometimes sooner if I see any changes in...

Hey all. Just got a 1 1/2" spotted lion from Global Aquatics Warehouse out in Wood Dale. He's perched up ended on a rock, so I can't get a good angle. They showed him eating frozen but mentioned that is most likely due to the larger lions in the tank eating around him. Any ideas? Just to be...

Hey all. I've seen SeaChem make a ball type phosphate remover and also there's phosban. I plan on using the remover in a canister filter I'm currently not using. Is one better than the other? It seems the balls are easier to use since if they accidentally tumble it won't hurt anything. Any...

In theory, couldn't I use my canister filter (currently unused) to run some more chemical filtration, such as phosban and whatnot? Or even biopellets? Is there a reason phosphate reactors and other things are separated or no? :confused:

3 times now my marineland circulation pumps have fallen down overnight, and I wake up to a cloudy mess in the morning. Those blasted suction cups aren't working!!! Any other ideas as to how I can keep them secure?

So I need an ATO, cause I can't be gone for more then 8 hours without significant salinity changes. It seems the best bang for your buck is the jbj model with whatever small pump. Any other suggestions? I'm not looking to break the bank, but I also don't want to get screwed, and am just not...

Hey all I was doing some clean up on my tank yesterday and noticed some salt crystals forming on my overflow line to the sump. I have a very, very slow leak, slow enough that the floor never sees water, but wanted to know if I could seal this up without actually taking it apart. Out of the...

Ok, so as many of you know I had my 55 gallon up and running a few weeks back, with most of the water from my established 20 gallon system. I recently purchased a purple firefish and a gragon sleeper, and both died, along with two shrimp and a few snails. I tested my water, and nitrites and...

Hey guys! Some of you mentioned they wanted more info/pics, so I started this up. This is actually an upgrade from a 20 gallon that is running on the other end of the room, lol. So, here we go: 55 gallon standard with stand. Oak finish (it was free, so I didn't care! lol) 48" light system...

Hey all. Setting up a 55 gallon FOWLR, but thinking about maybe doing some soft corals if this light can handle it. I know it's overkill for just fish, but I love the way actinic makes the water and colors just pop. 48" (2) x 65W Fluorescent 12,000k (2) x 65W Blue Actinic PL Lamps (4)...

Hey all, thanks for making a local resource like this! This is great to have a group all located in the same area. I live in Highland, IN, which is just over the border. I've been doing this for 8 years now, starting in high school. Hobby-wise I've had corals, but when I moved out I sold...