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The way the ocean temps are going in 40 years the only coral will be in our tanks.

Want to buy dead Ecotech battery backup with the only issue being the battery. Must be complete with charger. Want to rebuild a couple for my system. Thanks...

Old filter pads make great bio filters to get you started. And ammonia badge mentioned above is smart too.

I have to add my Sicce 3200 gph uses only 165watts per hour and built like a tank. I use two and rotate them after a year.

I use a 3200 gph Sicce pump for my basement sump.

Boil zoa rocks and die...:)

Got my 150 when they first came out. So far so good, cleaned once.

Looking for wholesale aquarium products for online aquarium web site. Dry goods only unless willing to drop ship live items. Contact [email protected] Thanks

If you change them properly they remove organics which reduces nitrate and phosphate. They Protect your pumps from sand and debris, and polish your water. My tank has no dandruff. But I am biased...:)

Hanna phosphate good, Hanna calcium bad...:)

I love the Italian Sicce pumps.

Question. I have a total 225 gallon system DT (180) and basement sump. I'm currently running a Tunze 9410 for the 1st 18 months of operation. It is within its rating, but as the bio load increases I might need a larger skimmer. Since I have room in my large 6 ft long sump I was thinking of just...

How much are you feeding? Excess food and fish waste add to the phosphate. Water changes, GFO, or an algae scrubber are some ways to reduce phosphate. New water should have no phos...

You must be an excellent reefer, Goniopora are generally rated expert. I love them, but in about 6 months I end up losing them. Probably related to just using LEDS. I really know they have special feeding issues. GLWS...they are beautiful.

It is so cool seeing these fish in our neighborhood. Wish I was closer.