Recent content by dkexplorer1

I plumped two 20g tank together side by side, with the idea that the filter and heater are put into one tank so thd other will have more room for my fish. It has been setup for week, but the temp different between is 6 degree, with the heater side much warmer. Apparently, the must not have...

Hi guys, I am upgrading to a 210g. Dimensions are 8x2x2 drilled on both ends of the tank. is closed loop effective for such long tank? If so, can someone please provide some design idea and what material do I need? For example, how big a pump is needed ? I will only have some softies and lps...

I started vodka dosing about 6 weeks ago to my 125gal. I started with 0.5mil and slowly moved up to the current 3ml per day. I just noticed some white patch on my LR. The white patch is not slimy but more like solid salt deposit. My nitrate is still high at 40 and it is not comming down. Should...

My tank is drilled with 1" bulk head. The water go down to the sump via a 3/4 PVC. I used a single pump with a tee to feed my skimmer and return. The return has a on-off valve to control water flow. I have been trying for few days without success to keep the water level in sump at a certain...

Hi fellow hobbyist, I will be moving in a week and I need some water bucket (with lid) to move my 120g. If you have any old salt bucket that you don't use, I appreicate it if you can give it to me. BTY, if you have expeirence moving tank, please share with me. I am having heartburn over moving...

Hello, The drain line keeps running even after I shut off the RO/DI output. It is a 5 stage / 100 gal unit. There is no change to the unit and I don't think the water pressure is an issue. The filters are about 8 months old. What may be the problem? Thanks Dennis

With so may plugs and different power strips laying around my two tanks, I am getting nervous that some day a leak or even a crazy fish splash may casue huge problem. Is there any water proof power strip cover available in the market? If not, any good DIY ideas?

My new setup is a 24 x 24 x 16 cube. Mostly softies and LPS. Currently running a 150W 14K MH pendant. The corals are just getting by ok, not growing. I am thinking about adding another 150W MH or add two strips of 2 x 24w T5 HO (total 96W). The reason of considering the T5 is the temp. issue...

I ordered on line. After two weeks of waiting the vendor is now telling me they are out of stock and it won't be available in another two weeks. My corals are closing up....please help.

I have a 90 gal along side with a 125 gal. So total vol, is about 200+ gal. I am a little nervous about the weight of both tanks sitting along one side of my house. 200 gal is very moderate compare to some monster tank of 400+ gal. I wonder is there a safe threshold that you can count on your...

I purchased a Powder Blue Tang yesterday. He is about 3.5". He is the only fish in my 125g reef.My tank is mature (2 years). I just moved all my fishes to another setup last week. I dripped him for two hours before putting him into the tank. I even tested the water at the LFS where he is from...

Both my Mexican Dragon eel and Snowflake eel stop eating two weeks ago. They have been together for more than a year and are good buddies. They share the same PVC in the tank. They used to come out and go after any food, but now they don't seem to be ineterested. I even feed the food to their...

I find a good deal on MH retro kit with spider reflactor, ballast, socket and blub. Is there any way I can set this up without a canpony? Is there any housing for the blub and reflector that can be hang abou the tank? What are the cost of 14K or 20k 250w blub and how long will it last? Thanks

Just wonder if any one has any success with reef tank using tap water with conditioner in the Plano area? I have a FOWLR with only tap water and it looks great. It has been over two years and all my fish are healthy and active. I do not have any algae problem. My 125gal that I used RO/DI from...

I have been trying to justify the purchase of RO/DI unit. Couple dumb questions that I have: 1. I understand to make 1 gal of pure water there will be 4 gal wasted. Therefore, if I buy a 100 GPD unit, does it mean I need a 400 gal storge tank to keep the wasted water? 2. Is the unit easily...