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I noticed yesterday that my Kole Tang had one of his "knife" (sorry, don't know the correct term for the defensive scale on Surgeonfish) scales out for sometime. The Tang never acted aggresive towards any of it's tank mates and none of the other fish have wounds. Then this morning I noticed that...

Specifications: Tank: 90g Oceanview (48x18x24)/ 29g Oceanic as sump (old tank) Filtration: 110#s Fiji LR/ 135#s Oolitic sand (4" DSB) Skimmer: DIY MACO Beckett Skimmer w. Dolphin 1200 Lighting: 2-250w 10k Coralview on Cooltouch Lighting Ballast (PFO knockoff) Return: GenX (1190 GPH @ O head)...

Anyone use the Salifert product Phosphate Eliminator? It sounds like a good product, but would like to know of anyone using it. I really like that you don't have to use an iron or aluminium based product. Look it up on the below website. I couldn't get it to link directly. :(...

I've been having heat issues with my newly setup 90g. I disconnected the pump that runs my skimmer, submerged Dolphin 1200, and was messing around. I noticed that my tank temp dropped .5 degree in that short time. So, I didn't run my skimmer all day and came home to a cool 78 degrees vs the...

Okay this is a first for me. I've setup a new 90g tank with cured LR out of a reef club members tank. I've always gone through the cycle with raw LR with the die off but never with cured before. This rock is awesome (except for some Mojanos 8O ) with lost of dusters, polyps, etc.... The rock...

Anyone else get really nervous about filling your tank for the first time? I've spent damn near a year setting my tank up and plan on the final fill of saltwater and rock and sand this weekend. I don't know why I'm nervous, I guess since I've spent so much time on the setup (I've DIYed...

I recently hooked a Blueline NS 1100 up to a closed loop with SQWD. This is a 6-month old used pump that I got from a friend locally. It's in really good shape and ran his skimmer. So, I plumbed everything and tested it last night for about 4 hours checking for leaks, etc... when I touch the...

I've read as much as I can find on the Acanthurus japonicus (White Cheeked/ White Faced / Sometimes Powder Brown Tang). This sounds like a hardy species that isn't the normal Yellow or Hippo. If someone has one of these and can give any details I would love to hear about it. Even better yet...

Ever since I've been upgraded to XP here at work I can not get the Pump Calculator to work in my Excel program. I keep getting a Compile Error: Can't find project or Library. Could someone please calculate the below info on the sheet here. Then let me know the outcome. Thanks so much and if...

Hey guys, Sorry if this is in the wrong forum, but the devil made me do it (that and the lack of traffic in the Equipment Forum :wink: ) I've done the research and counted my pennies and now I'm ready to break down and purchase a Canon Powershot A80. So, now I'm looking for some...

I'm laying out a list of next steps for my newest system. I have a calcium reactor for the first time on a brand new system. So, do I wait until the water cycles and stablizes before I kick it on? Or can I go ahead and start the puppy up and try and adjust to the current pH and alkalinity now...

I had my new 90g tank drilled for two returns about 3" below the water surface. Once I started planning and setting up everything I realized that during a power outage or when the pump shuts down I will have a major amount of water siphoning off. So, I came up with a design that I hope some of...

I'm about finished setting up my new 90g SPS tank (setup in terms of hardware). I have bulkheads and the plumbing finished for a closed loop, but was wondering what amount of flow I should be shooting for here (haven't purchased a pump yet). My return from the sump will be around 600gph. So, to...

Dear RDO, My wife and I took a stroll around the neighborhood last night. When we rounded the corner on the street just behind us I noticed the corner home had a very familiar blue glow coming from the front window. As we passed in front of the house I could see the edge from what I could tell...

I did a search and didn't find any information on anyone that has ordered Live Rock from the Marine Center. I've ordered livestock before and have been very pleased. But, I have not heard anything about their LR. I live here in Dallas and this is the best deal for me compared to anywhere...

The current thread here got me thinking about my new 90g set up I am doing and the electrical load on the circuit. Last night I was examining my fuse box and noticed that 4 of the fuses were 30amp and one fuse was 20amp. This seemed odd to me since most circuit breakers in past apts. and houses...

I'm plumbing my new 90g and need a little input on incorporating my Calcium Reactor into it. I want to Tee off my main return line to feed the reactor. I'm using a 3/4" main line and will reduce down to a 1/2" at the branch of the tee to the reactor. Then from this 1/2" reduce down to a 1/4"...

I've built my stand and decided on the stain for the outside. My question is what waterproofing paint or sealer should I use for the inside and the top of the stand where the tank will sit? The outside will be stained and then two coats of polyurethane will be applied. I could just poly the...

I'm finished with my stand and ready to place my new 90. I've heard over and over on these boards about placing foam between the tank and stand. I did a search and couldn't find anything specific on what type of foam to use. So, is this still recommended? What type of foam is this exactly? Is...

I ran into my first glitch with this 90 I'm setting up. I asked that the holes for the closed loop be drilled for a 1.5" ID bulkhead. Well, they drilled a 1.5" hole! 8O My fault I guess, I should have been more specific. So, that reduces my intake to a 3/4" pipe. The suction from that bad boy...