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On Aug. 24th I just moved from a 55 gallon tank to a 90 gallon tank. Everything came over to the new tank plus the additional RO water. Now a few weeks later, I am starting to see some green and brown algae. My levels are as follows: PH = 8.4 AMMONIA = 0 NITRITE = 0 NITRATE = 10 (MILLIGRAMS PER...

Here is an image of my sump which also shows my protein skimmer. I do not have an auto top off. The pump handles 1350 gallons per hour, if that is what your asking.

Can anyone recommend a book or web site about getting started in corals?

What is a bubble trap? I understood bioballs to not be a good thing has they hold nitrates.

I have a 20 gallon sump with my pump and protein skimmer sitting in it. When the skimmer returns water back into the sump, it creates bubbles that make its way into my display tank. Anyone have any ideas to stop the bubbles going into the tank? Or does anyone else have issues with bubbles...

vangvace - thanks for the helpful information. I am going to look at the two sites you gave me. Also - that is one good looking tank, nono or full set up! WOW!!! Where did you get the picture from? mnat - The company I work for has an RO filter water station that I can use to mix with salt...

I think it was taken from the Jersey Shore. The rocks was given as a gift so I don't know exactly. After cleaning, can I just add it to my tank, or do I have to cure it? And If I have to cure it, what is that process like? My tank is a 90 gallon set up. I will weigh the rocks tonight or...

I am thinking of starting a 3 gallon nano for my office, but there are a few questions that come up.... What type of lighting should I put on there? Is a 7W Compact Fluorescent OK? The one I have laying around looks like something found here...

About a year ago I was given two live rocks from the Atlantic ocean. They were brought up when a team of divers sunk a train car to create an reed display for divers. Since then they have been outside in a cardboard box. I have been afraid to put them in my salt water tank where they belong...

Thanks! They look like amphipods. Where did they come from?!

is there any place on the internet (or book) where i can research parasites. I see some of ant sized critters in the tank, and not sure what they are.

A friend of mine went to some ship sinking in south Jersey over the summer last year. He broght back two pieces of rock. I didn't know if I should have just added them to my tank or what so I kept them in a box outside. Now I am moving into a 90 gallon from a 55 and can use them. Is there any...

Good morning! I would like anyone's input on this.... I have a submersible pump to return water into my 90 gallon tank from the sump. The flow rate on the pump is 1330gph. Can you recommend the correct chiller for my saltwater aquarium? I have a 1/10hp Current Prime chiller on my 55 right now...