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So I am kicking around the idea of getting an RODI unit to save myself the hassle of hauling 5 gallon bottles to get refilled. I'm torn, though. I like the idea of the MaxCap system with all of the bells and whistles, but the price seems a little absurd at $100+ over other options. I also wonder...

OK, so I have to rant... This is no one's fault buy my own. I should've known better. I bought a GBTA from a Phoenix LFS yesterday against my better judgement. I basically spent $45 to prove that my bubble magus curve 5 is awesome, and make my house smell like hot trash. The anemone looked OK...

This guy came off some zoanthids that I bought today... It's in my sump for safe keeping until proven innocent. The PVC is ¾", for size reference.

Hey All, A lot has changed with equipment since I was last doing this. I am creating my equipment wish list and I am hoping to get some people to weigh in based on their experiences... Sump- I'm building a sump out of a 20H tank. I am going to partition it with some flexibility, but it's going...

Anyone have suggestions on a new peristaltic pump? My old Aqua Medic Niveaumat is dead. I'm thinking I will order either an Innovative Marine HydroFill Ti controller or the Hydor equivalent (opinions on either?). I just need a 'dumb' peristaltic pump for it to control. It can't be any other type...

I've officially been back in the hobby (water in tank) less than 3 days, and I am strongly considering a tank upgrade... :help: I was unpleasantly surprised to find that my aqua C remora now leaks from the intake tube at the point where it connects to the box. Skimmer down. The trifecta of BS...

After six and a half years out of the game, I am jumping back in. Quite a bit has changed in my life since the last time I had a reef tank... I finished college, have an awesome career, and now that I don't work retail, I have regular hours (and income) to allow me to do things better than I did...

Hiya folks, Posting this in the meet and greet, since it's been a while since I've been on here. I'm not really new... As a matter of fact I was a founding member of this site... Anyways, I am kicking around the idea of setting up a little reef tank after a 6+ year hiatus. Petsmart has their...

Hi All, Not sure if anyone remembers me... I saw a few familiar names on some recent posts. I can't believe that it's been almost 2 years since I've last logged in! I pulled into my garage the other day and saw my empty 90g sitting there and started to reminisce about my days in the hobby...

Hi all! I was hoping you guys could help me out with a school project... I’m a student at Chandler-Gilbert Community College (in AZ), and I am conducting market research for a study on business plans for small businesses. The following questions are for an online coral propagation business...

My atlantic blue tang that I got the other day is being very picky. At the LFS he ate some flake and nibbled a piece of nori. I put a clip of nori in the tank yesterday, and he won't touch it. Today, I decided to "dissolve" a piece of nori since he seemed to be going after things that were free...

So all of this talk about new sumps is driving me crazy! When I bought my 90g, I had this awesome plan to use my old 29g as a sump, so I installed baffles and had everything set up perfect for it. When the time came to set up the tank I found that the sump wouldn't fit under the stand! If I...

I was inspired by the naming of Woody's fish, so I decided to have you folks help me name mine. Here's what I have so far (I'm also open to suggestions): Occie and Larry- pair of occellaris clowns. I've had Occie for 4 years (just named her) and Larry for 3 (also just named him) Yellow...

Hiya folks! My tank is doing pretty well, and everything is growing well, but unfortunately I have a pretty nasty valonia problem. Its not like the couple large bubbles that I used to have here and there, its large clusters of small teardrop shaped bubbles everywhere. I've done my best to try...

So now that my reef is actually growing and doing well, I want to give a clam a shot under my T5's. My SPS are all doing very well, so I think I have enough light to keep a clam. I was thinking Derasa, since the Squammy's that are in my price range are all kind of blah looking, Derasa is the...

I haven't posted a pic of my tank in quite a while, so I figured I'd post one now. A refresher on the specs: 90g AGA w/ megaflow 4x MJ powerheads (2x 900, 2x 1200) ViaAqua 2600 return pump Coralife 220 needlewheel skimmer 4x54w T5 retro kit approx 2" sandbed a lot of LR, probably about...

I have no clue if anyone makes such a thing, or if on can be rigged up, but I need some type of a valve/float switch. Essentially what I want to do is set up an auto topoff that can run two tanks off one dosing pump. I would need some type of mechanism that can open and shut a valve for two...

I know I've asked this before, so bear with me. I just can never get an answer. I need to get new lights. My PC bulbs are shot and things are not looking happy. I have a big dilemma though. I'm looking at about $500 either way I go, but I still cannot decide what I'm going to do. Before...

I thought this might be interesting... Title says it all... What do you drive? :wit: :bigblue:

Ok, so I know I'v asked a gazillion times which is better, and which I should go with... I have decided that I want to give MH a chance again. Only problem is that there are a ton of choices available. Tank size is a standard 90g (24"h). Want softies, LPS, and MAYBE a clam. I am looking for...