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So my tank is a year and some old,Ive never cleaned the sand bed. I was wondering if any of you clean you sand bed or just leave it Im worried about stirring things up And causing an out break

So I have a huge skimmer I made my self I bought a 1200 GPH pump and It does not run the skimmer at all. It is a Bekket skimmer about 2.5' tall 1.5 inch inlet tube and a 8" outlet tube . Any suggestions on a good pump I can use. I tried to mod the pump but it doesn't work with it. Bobb

My fish don't much care for it so you can have it. Bobb

So I made a mod for my DIY skimmer today but it does not produce any bubbles. I add the typical mesh mod to the pump but it just tares it up in no time is there somewhere I can get something that will work like a pinwheel I guess. This thing is killing me I need it fixed HELP.

Can someone direct me where I can find good info on a mod for my Model 12 pump for my Beckett skimmer. It works great when I wrap it with the filter foam that came with the pump but it keeps falling off even if I wire tie it. Is there a better more permanent way to construct this thing. mine...

Ive never had this situation come up. I work for the family business for 10 yrs More but we will start there. I get my Health insurance paid threw the company It does not cost me a dime. Now due to the economy and the fact I have other talents Ive pull in a full time job at another company and...

So Ive got my self in a pickle I went and got a full time job at a shop because my shop was slow and still work at my own company (family owned) part time Problem Im having is now my shop is picking up and im work 16 hrs a day min. Anyone else have an work issues. I hear a lot of ppl losing hrs...

I have a Perfecto tank 265 and it has these black braces across the tank. They look as if they are there to hold a lighting fixture not for support of the sides of the tank. I would like to remove them Im getting shadows from them and me no likey. Should I replace them with clear acrylic piece...

OK I HAVE A 265 DISPLAY WITH A CALI OVERFLOW ABOUT 4FT LONG CENTERED ON THE BACK WALL. I HAVE 2, 1 INCH PIPES WITH DUSO'S FITTED ON BOTH I PUT A SMALL HOLE LIKE 1/16 OF AN INCH IN BOTH DURSO'S I SEEM TO BE GETTING MORE AIR THAN WATER THREW THE RETURN TO THE SUMP WHICH IS 2 INCH PIPE. IVE TRYED...

Don't know if i've gotten the names right but my tank has been running for only 3 weeks when would be a good time to start adding these item's. Im starting to grow a little dirty look on the base rock thats ok right just cycling. Bobb

We have a new hatching of "Blue mutation-black masked Love Birds" Parent raised need handling. Hatched the end Jan beginning of Feb we are asking $65 a pc or $50 if you take two. Let me Know if your interested there my wife's. Bobb

I need more sand for my tank and was wondering what is a good alternative to live sand at the LFS that price makes me angry. I would like to seed some plan sand but every one has silica in it. Any suggestions or am I just a an idiot and shouls buy the EXPENSIVE stuff. Bobb

Where can I purchase sand for my tank its 265 so I need a lot and dont want to buy 40 lbs. bags from LFS rather buy it in bigger bulk. And how much sand should I add to my tank. I figure on getting just plan sand Non silica based (but dont know where to get it) And adding some live sand to cut...

This thing is bigger than my house check this out. Makes the 265 look like a puddle of spit. http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8952

Hi guy I want to start to collect live rock and live sand I would like base rock with some live so I don't spend a fortune on it. Also I would like to start with regular sand and make it all live if possible what sand do I use. I have a Rubbermade tub I would like to start these two in. How do I...

Help I just bought a new Reflo pump for my 265 the best way for me to install it will be with a 90 elbow and then a shut off to the pump intake due to space constrictions does anyone have any suggestions if this is OK the directions said avoid elbows before the intake. the other way I can mount...

Hey there ppl I was thinking on ordering my pump this week. I was researching them, I kind of like this one think I will buy two incase of a problem down the road I can just switch it out and get one fixed. http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_ViewItem~idproduct~DP4030~idCartRow~11854108~isKit~0.html...

well I have a question is the economy effecting anyone else with equipment and maybe a fish or coral buy I sure am having a tough time with the economy being so tight. I would love to finish my tank but find I don't have the extra loot I used to. Any thought's on this.

Thank god for people in this hobby we may have to support the worlds oceans someday. http://enews.earthlink.net/article/top?guid=20080707/487194c0_3ca6_1552620080707-1448981430

Hey guys and gals I have a sign I bought new for my business yrs ago and never used it. One option is to sell it. But I was thinking (quite dangerous I know) but can I use this for my tank lighting on my 265 build. there HO and commercial grade ballasts with 28" lamps but the unit is 6 foot...