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Hello CR peeps. I am going to seed my tank with some cope-pods. My tank has been running since September 2017. My goal is to seed it for 3 or 4 months with the 5280 pods from Algae barn. I think the ultimate goal is to have a population of pods and on the 1 year anniversary maybe just maybe get...

Hello Chicago Reefers. So Ionce again need your help. The Deezill reef is up and running and everything is running beautifully. I need help stocking the wonderful 150 gallon tank. Though my tank is 150 gallons it is not the 6 foot long type. The dimensions are 48" x 24" x 30. So I am guessing...

hello CR peeps. Care to help me identify a couple pieces of SPS that came from Live Aquaria sps frag pack? Thanks for any help.

Hello fellow reefers. I have these amazing AI Hydra 52 HD lights and I have no settings for them. While my tank was cycling i would not really turn them on and when I did i ran everything at 1% except red and green which I never turned on. Can someone give me some good Ideas on what settings I...

Guys I am starting my tanks cycle today. I have 40lbs of BRS Pukani dry rock. I have read some says it need to be cured some say toss it in the tank while tank cycle. I am confused am I to toss it in or cure it? If I am to cure it what do I cure it with? it been sitting in a plastic bag for a...

Hello Chicago Reefers, I purchased a Marineland 150 Xtra High tank. This tank came with Plumbing for the overflow portion of the tank and the only thing I have to purchase is the plumbing for tank to sump so in other words I have my drain pipe which will be converted to Durso and I have my...

Good Morning Reefers. I hope you had a wonderful long weekend. I think I will share my new build with you on today as I think this will be my dream tank I am building. I call it the Deezill Reff. !.) 150 Gallon Marineland Corner Flow Tank Extra High 2.) RUBY SUMP 36 - TRIGGER SYSTEMS 3.) HYDRA...

Hello Reefers, I need help on a skimmer. my sump is listed below for my 150g tank. My budget is 400.00 dollars. i was bent on Reef Octopus until I seen BRS was out of stock on the space saver I wanted. Please give me some recommendations something that will do excellent skimming and fit in my...

hello Chicago reefers. I am getting ready to get a return pump and need your opinion. Would the pump below be a nice pump for a 150 gallon tank? https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/varios-4-controllable-dc-pump-1050-gph-reef-octopus.html Let me know. I am looking for a decent pump that would also...

Hello Chicago Reefers. I wanted a couple opinions as I am not a very smart person. lol. I want to know will the skimmer fit in the sump before I purchase it. Let me know I looked the dimensions and it seems like the skimmer is somewhat huge. Thanks. Skimmer...

Hello Chicago Reefers, I have a question on today. I am getting ready to start a new tank and I am doing some planning. My question is Live rock. In the past I have gotten Live Rock (dry) from my LFS for 6.99 per pound. I won't be doing that this time. Can someone shed some light on so cheaper...

Good Morning Chicago reefers. I have a question what salt are you guys using to keep your reefs thriving? I ask because it’s time for me to do a water change and I have been using Red Sea Coral Pro and I love it. I would like to try Aquaforest Probiotic salt. So my next question is would it...

Hey Guys, question for the experts. What bio media should I be using in my sump? is it ok to use Fluval Biomax Filter Media? i once had a canister and used that and it worked pretty good. I am not sure if the rules change for Bio media from canister to sump. Thanks.

Hey Guys quick question. I am using a Durso drain how high is the standpipe supposed to be? right now the top of the standpipe which is the cap can be seen slightly over the overflow. Is this to high? Let me know. Thanks.

Heya peeps. I am in need of a Cabinet that can hold my 125 Gallon tank and also have room for a sump underneath. I currently use a canister filter and I am looking to move away from it and go to a sump any ideas where I can get a nice priced cabinet?