Recent content by chorn74

Hi all, I just bought a pair of percula's Last night and I noticed today that one of them has cotton like substance between its two white stripes. I can tell its bothering him a little he tends to twich toward that side. I dont belive it is ich, a fungus maybe? how do i treat it? Freshwater...

My chiller sucks...Is a 3 degree tempature swing bad? My chiller is only suppose to cool 1 degree from 80 to 79 (79 being my target temp) but the damn thing keeps going down to 77 and then shutting off even though I have calibrated it to my tank temp. Damn Artica! Thanks -john

Thanks both of you for your replies. I dont know what a canopy is, is that a another name for a cap? I plan on putting in a 10 or 20 gal sump.

I am looking into lighting options for my 58 Gal Reef tank. However, I like the look of my cap and would like to keep it on with whatever lighting choices I make without having to buy a chiller. Is there anyway I can incorperate a 36" Aqualight pro with a 150 watt Metal halide lamp without...

HI all, everything I read says that a yellow tang needs a 30 Gal tank or larger so I thought a 58 Gallon would be fine. That kinda upsets me that a 58 is to small I really wanted a yellow tang. I belive they are one of the best looking fish out there. -john

OK all you reefers, give me a good number and types of fish for a 58 Gal reef tank with a 10 or 20 gal sump. I was thinking about (1) manderian Goby,(1) yellow Tang,(1) clown, (1) Blue damsel,and im not quite sure what else yet. give me your favorites! but I want to keep the fish as peaceful...

Well my wife and I have discussed everything you all talked about and have decided to just go with the overflow box . I know having the tank drilled is better but, at this point in time we cant budget it in and im not good enough to do it myself. I really want to Thank You all for your Great...

Thanks all for all the great info! If I decide to have it drilled how does it change the set up to the sump? if it is drilled at the bottom of the tank how do i enclose it? with what material? Do they Have kits? Im not sure how to do this? Do you all have any good threads or diy sites with...

I have heard and understand that it is better to have a built in overflow than a hang on overflow but, I cant afford a tank with a built in overflow. which now brings us to what has been bugging me. I know that if power fails (which it does alot here in Kansas with the wind and storms) and my...

Thanks all for your great info! In the beginning I was tempted to get the WON heater but I saw some excellent reviews on the the visi-therm and i've read some customers comments on it and decided to get it (2) I put them on order tonight and should recive them in a couple days. Agian thank you...

I know that everyone has different opinions on what works best for them but, I am starting a 58 Gal reef tank. What is the best heater on the market? I am thinking about (2) 150 watt visa-therm deluxe heaters placed horizonal in the bottom of my sump. What do you all have, and what do you...

Thanks len thats what i needed to know. :D

I have read so much on lighting that I want to scream. All I want to know is which is better PC's or VHO lighting? I have a 58 Gallon Tank that is 36 Inches long and 18 inches deep. I want to keep Corals and clams do i really need to go to MH'S or would PC'S or VHO's be better. All I really Need...