Recent content by Something Fishy in NY

I have not had to re-adjust the water flow more than three times in the year since I have had mine. One suggestion, if it stops skimming after a few days, leave it alone i.e. don't re-adjust the flow rate. Check the collection cup to make sure that the plastic tube leading to the collection...

I had a SeaClone skimmer and while it did work to some degree, it did not work very well. I even tried some of the fixes that were posted on this and other boards but it still did not work to my liking. Last year I replaced it with a Prizm. I think it works just fine for the money. Good...

I have had my Prizm for a little over a year and it has been working quite well. I have had no problems to speak of and agree that it is fairly noisey. I am using it on a 45 gal. FO tank. SFNY

Check your PH. SFNY

Hi. I have been using a Prizm skimmer for a little over a year and it works just fine. My only complaint is that it is fairly noisy. SFNY

Believe it or not, I have found that Petland Discounts is cheaper than the large retailers such as Petco or Petsmart. About a month ago DrsFoster and Smith (the new owners of Pet wharehouse) were not charging extra shipping and handling fees on salt but it only pays to do this if you are...

Hi. You don't have to pay $250 for an inexpensive, easy to use and effective skimmer. Look into the Prizm skimmer. You can get one for about $80 and it works. I have been using one on my 45 gallon FO tank for over a year and have very few complaints except that it is fairly noisy. Best...

Hi. I mix my salt very much the same as you do (heaters, aeration, powerheads) in two five gallon buckets to effectively prepare my saltwater and I have always waited at least 24 hours before adding the water to my tank. I have read in many books and experienced that this proceess allows the...

If I remember correctly, about 3 days to a week should do it. SFNY

Hi. The Prizm is a fairly noisy skimmer. I have had mine for about a year. I think you, like me, are going to have to live with the noise. With regards to the fine bubbles, they should be significantly reduced after the unit breaks in. I still get very, very fine bubbles but they are not as...

Hi. You may want to try spinach leafs as well. Put one in the freezer for about 15 min. Thaw under warm water and its good to go. I have read somewhere that Spinach and Broccolli are particulatly good since they contain vitamin C which benefits the fish. However, there are many members who...

Aquatic Treasures Aquarium 6206 Woodhaven Boulevard, Rego Park, NY 11374 (718) 397-0373 I haven't been there in about a year but they had a pretty good variety of marine fish, live rocks etc.

Aquatic Treasures Aquarium 6206 Woodhaven Boulevard, Rego Park, NY 11374 (718) 397-0373 I haven't been there in about a year but they had a pretty good variety of marine fish, live rocks etc.

Hi. I am certianly not an expert on all of this and perhaps not up to date on the latest techniques but when my Yellow Tang got ick a fresh water bath did the trick. 2 treatments and it was cured. The key, as I remember, was to match the temp and PH of the bath water with that of the tank...