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  1. GothFishKeeper

    Can any pump work with a skimmer?

    I’m currently looking for a stronger pump to put on my eshopps nano skimmer as it doesn’t pull enough air to use my co2 scrubber, but I’m confused on what kind of pump will work with it since it’s pumping air and not water. I’m guessing it needs to be a pump with a venturi? If someone could...
  2. Jeremy_d

    A thread to new reefers, From seasoned reefers.

    When you decide that you want to start a reef tank, when you go to do research, it is like drinking water from a fire hose, and that can be scary for some people. There is so much that you have to know if you want to have success. So, if you have been keeping tanks for a long time, Please use...
  3. U

    Cyphastrea coral

    Hi, I was considering getting a Firewalker Cyphastrea coral. I am wondering if anyone has had experience with any Cyphastrea coral, It would be appreciated if you would send tips, perimeters and where you keep it in the tank. I have heard online they are generally easy to keep. If you have any...
  4. L

    Seperate refugium tank above sump, below display tank?

    I'm doing research ahead of time before buying and setting up my first saltwater tank. It will be FOWLR, with the exception of possibly an anemone down the road at some point if/when I'm confident I can take care of one properly. The display tank will be in the range of 20-30 gallons and the...
  5. elm03

    Best Starter Aquarium?

    Hi! I’m new to this and never had a salt/fresh water tank before. I’ve been looking at different stores and places online to get a tank, but I’m not sure which one is best? I was looking at glass frameless ones, and possibly something from fluval but I’m curious as to what everyone else thinks...
  6. KaitCorals

    Mixing Equipment

    For everyone who doesn't have a dedicated mixing station... what's your protocol to clean and store buckets, heaters, + submersible pumps after you finish mixing? - Love Kait!
  7. J

    No Filtration, No Sump, no Protein skimmer system?

    Hi, I've been thinking about setting up a saltwater tank and setting it up without a sump, or protein skimmer (natural filtration). The tank in question will be a shallow tank, 45-60g with only wavemakers, heaters, rocks, and sand. I'm not sure what else I would need, which is why I'm here. Is...
  8. P

    Upgrading to a larger tank! 300 litres+

    Good morning / afternoon / evening everyone! I currently have a Waterbox 25, and a Red Sea Max nano (running two nanos it looks like I am a sucker for punishment!). I am looking to replace the Max Nano with a larger, and hopefully more stable tank. I am considering a few options, and would...
  9. Meara

    UV Sterilizer

    Hello everybody; I’m looking for information about UV Sterilizers. I have recently gone through a ich nightmare, (I am in Canada and there is limited medication available it was truly brutal) and I am looking for things that may help me avoid this going forward. I was wondering if anyone has...
  10. Madangelo

    Aquatic landscape 2nd attempt

    Hey guys. As my first set up. I’ve spent quite of time reading and learning about the foundation of a good and healthy tank. And leading up to other things after the aquatic landscaping part. take a look at the 1st and 2nd attempts. 1st - is live rock is against the back glass motif. 2nd- is...
  11. AshenEmberose

    Beginner Needs Help

    Intro to my Setup So I’ve been researching this hobby for months, and I’ve decided to start cycling my quarantine tank first as a mini test before I fill up my 100 gallon aquarium. It’s a 10 gallon tank with a hang on the back filter that came with a piece of a black sponge type sheet that I’ve...
  12. Lizzybxi

    Beginner-RODI

    Im 18 and still live at home right now. I use the bathroom to do water changes but the RODI system is too big to store in the bathroom. I wanted to set it up in the garage. Do i need to make new fresh water everytime i do a water change or can i make it ahead of time and store it in jugs. Sorry...
  13. Part 4 of @Ron Reefman's Series for Beginners: Deciding on a Tank

    Beginner Topic Part 4 of @Ron Reefman's Series for Beginners: Deciding on a Tank

    A mature reef tank for inspiration. This photo is from the Reef2Reef archives, courtesy of @Cannedfish ©2019 All Rights Reserved. Note From the Editor: This article, below, and several future ones by the same author were originally part of several presentations made to a local aquarium club...
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