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If you haven’t done so already, you might wish to check out the DIY, tying into the basement: http://www.njreefers.org/joomla/index.php?option=com_smf&Itemid=26&topic=1926.0 In this particular build, they used a Sequence Pump. However, I haven’t looked up the spec’s, but I’m sure it pumps a...

Keep an eye on them. Look to see if it’s the variety that munches on coral. As far as rapid growth, it seems that in some tanks they multiply like rabbits, while in others, they are rather slow growers. I have them and it’s not a problem. Every once in a while I’ll see maybe 4 or 5 and pluck...

Guesses:  1. micro bubbles              2. Precipitating salts (based on alkalinity)

White vinegar...let it soak. The vinegar is a mild acid that will take care of all the deposits very nicely.

Excuse the quasi highjack, but I think the answer to this could help here too: Could someone explain ballast math? That is, the IceCap 430 states it supports 330 watts yet I’m told I can only run two 48” (54W) T5’s on that ballast. When I do the math, that’s only 108 watts. If it will run 330...

Doing a little fish cleaning and came across cichlid stuff I’m no longer using. I know some of us are wise enough to also raise freshwater fish ;D, so if you have cichlids, here’s your chance for some freebees. Kent Liquid Cichlid Chemistry – 95% full Kent Liquid AF Cichlid, Malawi Buffer –...

Use photobucket: http://photobucket.com/ It’s free…and if I can figure it out….

Display Tank. I’m an O.F. and I hate these acronyms!

To quote the website on info about Blue Tangs: "It sounds silly, but this a fish that seems to break out with ich if you even look at it the wrong way." You got ich!

No! Anyone can post pictures. However, there is a procedure that must be followed. It is not simply copy and paste. Here’s the scoop on posting pictures: http://www.njreefers.org/joomla/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=46&Itemid=25

Re: Jasonanatal's 120 gallon "Natural Simplicity" Reef Aquarium. Water source? RODI? Or NYC special, right from the tap?

Just make it.  The end cap and maybe the short piece of pipe at the top, wrap a couple of times with Teflon and push the two pieces together.  This way you can disassemble easily for cleaning. In addition, it was discussed in the text above, but not shown in the picture…inside the tank use a...

I’m guessing he’s playing hide-n-seek because I don’t see anything! You need to post the pic.

I agree with the other two responses…fish trap. You may buy, borrow or make one. Search DIY fish trap and see what you get. I even think I remember one made from a used soda bottle…pretty simple. In regard to your sump/refugium….for one, if you have the room below, no problem switching it out...

A little info here: http://www.saltcorner.com/sections/zoo/inverts/stonycorals/caulastrea/caulastrea.htm Each of the three discussed here as well: http://www.reeftalk.com/reviews/showcat.php/cat/48

Green Star Polyps come in different colors of green...I've got two different ones...one grass colored, the other, more florescent green.

My first thought is temperature. Could you have a heater that’s on the way out and maybe caused a spike in temp? The reason I say this is that I lost a whole tank to a malfunctioning heater…about 100 fish (albeit freshwater). In regard to something in the air….some “odors” readily dissolve in...

I agree with Dave. If your interests right now are FOWLR, just buy a HD fixture. I have a couple of these on freshwater tanks. You can do this for under 20 clams. If future interests are for corals, no big loss…and you have saved on bulb costs and electrical consumption…it pays for itself!

If you have both heat and humidity issues, just throw in a vent…a bathroom or kitchen type vent with a fan. Will suck both problems right out. Or you can do what Ed did, buy this: http://www.thermastor.com/Santa-Fe-Rx/ But it only handles the humidity. I don’t have the heat problem…I have...

I believe the tank that was discussed here, the plywood was used as a support for the plexiglass (acrylic). No water touched the plywood. In effect, the plywood box was built and then lined with the plexiglass. However, I do know of people who use plywood for the back, sides and bottom of...