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Paul, I agree valid point. How far off-shore do you collect the mud? Not sure I would trust any of the water/mud where I live. I would be concerned of contaminants from run-off water. Mark

My tank is only 75g but can give some basics. You will need something in the display tank for water movement. What kind and how many depends on what you keep. SPS would like much flow where LPS and softies less. It will also help with cyano as the water moves around it can't take hold. I think...

I need salt and noticed that this was a few bucks cheaper, not by much. I was curious if it was any good. Anyway, Magic is selling me his bucket of Reef crystals since he switched to TM. Thanks everyone.

Rod, thanks for the info. I was like you using tap water and after being assaulted, just kidding, I bought an RO/DI unit. I am still not convinced it helps with LPS and softies. What types of coral do you keep? Did you ever test your tap water?

has anyone used this salt? Or know of any pros/cons. Red Sea Coral Pro Sea Salt

Depends on what you keep. I don't have SPS so I swapped out my MH/VHO last year and went with 36" T5 lights. I saw a cost savings of $60 after that. I also reduced and altered the light schedule so it would come on later when people would be home to enjoy it. I also don't run a chiller and...

Paul, Thanks for responding. From what you posted mine didn't work for probably 3 reasons. 1) I used crushed coral which is larger that rice. 2) I had two Aquaclear power heads on each side of a 30" tank pumping 30gph each. 3) I didn't use the sponge as I wa stold itn wpuld restrict flow. I...

Paul, I have read this thread and yours about UGF. Can you elaborate by when you state if done properly. I am sure others would be interested in your method as it seems economical. Mark

So 3 would be okay in 75g? I have been reading 1 should be kept in 70g and 3 or more 125g plus. I would like a school but not if my tank is to small.

Was thinking about adding a Lyre tail Anthias to my 75g. Any opinions on them. I know they are aggressive towards one another but would two be okay? Or should I just forget about them. Thanks Mark

Not sure if this will help you, mainly for pond pumps. http://www.drsfostersmith.com/pic/article.cfm?aid=956

Tubifex and Black worms are not the same. I use to feed my freshies this many years ago. I see Paul beat me to it.

Roy, I had large sail fin mollies in my 55g and they reproduced like crazy. The other fish loved eating the fry. I got them from your father-in-law who purchased them as salt water mollies and paid a lot at Animal n Things.

Paul, Your tank looks great. when I first started a saltwater tank about 20yrs ago I used a UG reverse flow with crushed coral substrate. It was a 33g tank and I had power heads on both ends. I fought hair algae for months; it looked better than my lawn. I tried everything to control it but no...

Parameters on 05/25/09: Not much change. Haven't had time to purchase kits; may just order on-line. Ammonia - 0 Nitrite - 0 Nitrate - 20ppm temp - 84 Cal = 300ppm Alk - unknown, need a new kit, ran out PH - unknown, need a new kit, ran out Salinity - 1.025 Will increase dosage by 0.1ml...

Harry, I don't have a pic and misplaced my camera cord. Basically its a square with a divider halfway in middle with a door halfway. I tie a piece of dried krill to rock and place it in trap and put in tank. I also tie a piece to the door. When the fish is in I pull the string. It will either...

Where are you located? I have a trap you could borrow made of egg crate. You need to bait it, sit and wait. Mark, formerly MAVL666

Has anyone seen this product or used it? Just wondering if it is any good. Krystal Clear Saltwater System for Above-Ground Pools http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=10727422#ShortReviewTitleBar

Jay, You've been on Vodka for months. Aren't you drunk yet!!

Hermits. Good point I have 2 fairly large red ones. I have only seen them grazing on rocks though but who knows when the lights are out.