Recent content by jensthemom

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Looks like the pix on this link: http://www.reefs.org/phpBB2/files/qtip_sponge_842.jpg I'm reading that they seem to mean your tank is healthy. I also have them in my protein skimmer chamber as well. Should I try and leave them in the canister filter? Jennifer

I have some fury looking snail like things all over my canister filter. Haven't noticed these in the past. What might they be and should I leave them in there. I am cleaning the filter. Jennifer

Lynn Does the eggcrate diffuse the lights at all? I used eggcrate under my LR. Jen

I am sad to say - I had a jumper today and the end result was the death of one of my first and most favorite fish, Rasmussen the red headed fairy wrasse.:tears: This was the 4th time he jumped ship and the only time we didn't see him do it! He was quite a flyer and one time smacked me in the...

The more I look into building a sump, it doesn't seem that difficult. Is this the best way to go and if so can I just use a pond pump? I have 2 pumps in my koi pond and they seem to be a bit cheaper. If this is a good idea how large of a pump do I need for a 75 gallon. Can anyone send me a...

Actually, I must admit this is the only purchase I did not research first and just thought it was really cool looking. I put it in the back corner of the tank so it has lower light and I am feeding it and it seems to be doing ok. I will do my best to protect him. I know it was a stupid...

Thanks! Do you leave carbon filters in all the time. I heard you should only keep them in a month or so and out a month or so????? Jen

I probably do spend too much time staring at my tank. School starts in three weeks and I'll have even more time. Heee Heee Heee

Thanks - I am not rushing into anything. I guess I was confused about wet/dry verses sump. I will definately check out all the prices better this time around and I can see that I have paid waaaaayyyy tooooo much for what I already have. Is it easier and/or cheaper to build your own sump...

Mealtime!