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Gotcha. Ok, so I read here in the forums someones problems with hair algae, (i have the same problem) and someone recommended "phosban" to help with the phosphates. So i checked into the phosphate reactors, with one of those would I still need RO water?

Ahhhhh thanks. I'll get the RO system tomorrow. So then will I still need to let the water sit w/pump to remove all that other stuff, or is RO water all I need?

I've posted before regarding the phosphate probs in my tank from using tap water, soooooo I've checked into an RO filter/system and am thinking of buying one; however, I heard from a friend of a friend that if you fill a 5 gallon bucket and run a pump in there for 48 hours it performs the RO. So...

Ok so when I top off the water which is apporx 5 gals, I use the salt mixture and let it run for 24 hrs w/powerhead. I've only had to do 1 water change when my NO3's sky rocketed. (tested water super red) I'll check into some tongs. I'll check into the other stuff you all have recommended. I...

I have about 40 lbs of live rock. As far as filter, there is a canister hanging on the back, however has no information to what it is. I've attached a picture, not sure that helps. I will start using probably distilled water, or RO if it isn't too expensive. My question is, the person that sold...

Thanks everyone. I just feel like such a dope sometimes, because I've always heard how much time and knowledge saltwater tanks require, and here I am, knowing nothing about them and now have this huge (to me its huge) set up that I have very little knowledge about. Ok, I'm topping off 1 time...

Sweet, thanks for the response, I already feel like things will "be ok" *smiles* Ok, I do the water changes all at one. (will start doing smaller more often). The filter is an Aquaruim Systems Maxi-Jet 1200, MP1200 120vac-60Hz/20w. (whatever all that means). I feed once a day 1 pinch. I am...

Ok, so a friend sells me a 35 gal, saltwater tank, tells me they are "NO" trouble at all, (no previous experience) blah blah blah.......$250.00 others say was a steal. 2 months down the road UGHHH I need help. My water is evaporating quickly, I'm having to add 5 gals a week. My filter gets...

Hey everyone, My name is Marie and I just may be the biggest "sucker" in NM right now. *smiles* A friend (I think) told me she had 2 salt water aquariums, a 125 gal., and a 35 gal. She said she wanted to get rid of the small one and if I wanted it. First reaction.........HECK NO!!!! Then she...