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  1. Dad2Wyatt

    Tank is currently going through the uglies.. anything I can do?

    Parameters using API test kits Ph:8.2 Nitrate: 5-10 ppm Alk: 11 Calc: 440 ppm Phosphate: undetectable (api goes from 0- .25 so my goal is to keep it undetectable until I get better kits) currently running carbon my tank is currently going on month 4. Diatoms died out and I’ve been trying to...
  2. BTimms

    Mesh Vs. Glass/Acrylic Top

    Which is best, mesh or solid glass/acrylic lid top? Is there a reason one is better than the other? What do you have on your Aquarium?
  3. Foggy Pirate

    Help is this glass or acrylic…..

    Hey everyone. Got a free tank today so I wasent going to pass it up. However the person I got it from knew nothing about it. Is this glass or acrylic? Iv read some forums and it seems to be panels silicones together and has a rim around it which makes me think glass but when I tap on it it...
  4. M

    Florida Filters Sumps Plumbing Dosing Glass 40G Sump w/Socks + Baffles/Foam + NO3PO4X

    40G Breeder with acrylic sock holder (1" plumbing), black pvc down tubes (not pictured) to silence the socks, custom glass baffles and foam. Extra foam blocks and socks included (recently replaced) $100 Red Sea NO3PO4X Nitrate and Phosphate reducer, 5L container (about 2/3 remaining). $40...
  5. M

    Florida Aquariums 300 Deep Dimension Gallon Glass Aquarium, Stand, Canopy, Plumbing

    Deep Dimension Tank is 72 x 36 X 27 with low iron Starphire front, dual corner overflows, blue background Glass is in very good condition, sealant needs to be replaced (not holding water). Includes beautiful hardwood cabinet stand with LED lighting inside and removable side panels, canopy...
    • marin8n
    • Thread
    • 300 gallon aquariums canopy deep dimension fish tank florida glass reef reseal silicone
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Selling Forum (dry goods)
  6. M

    Acrylic overflow box glued to glass surface

    Hi guys, let me introduce my overflow box :( It's not sealed properly, has gaps on the bottom and also has a kind of "ventilation" holes near the bottom. Because of this level in my overflow box = level in the tank itself. I even can't use Herbie, otherwise my sump will be full immediately. 1...
  7. S

    Tank with an “algae background”?

    So my 90 gallon reef has been up and running for about two months now, and when it comes to cleaning algae off the glass I really just focus on the front and sides, without touching the back glass (mainly out of my own laziness of having to get back there with a scraper). At this point the back...
  8. A

    Where to buy a glass for DYI aquarium

    I would like to to do a dyi aquarium. I m trying to learn more about this and build a glass aquarium. Is the DYI route worth it (would the price really be lower than a new or used one) I cannot afford plexiglass that's for sure. I looked at home depots and Lowes and they where not selling glass...
  9. fox0521

    Removing gunk between sand bed and glass??

    How do you go about cleaning the glass below the sand bed? I have always been told “don’t disturb your sand bed, it could wreak havoc on your system”. Well, I have seen some darn good FTS that most definitely do not have this nasty build up between the sand and the glass that I have! I just set...
  10. LxHowler

    Hard algae growing

    I have a hard green algae growing on my tank. I have been having to use a razor to get it off of my glass as the magnetic scrubber i normally go over the glass with can’t remove it. Any ideas as to what sort of algae this could be, it is a brightish green, not like coraline Thanks
  11. Dinodanger

    How often do you clean your glass?

    How often does your glass get dirty
  12. Csr1978

    How long do glass aquariums last....

    How long do glass aquarium last before you proactively take them out of service or replace them to avoid a catastrophy or leak? Obviously, there are levels of quality that could affect this number. So perhaps a high/low answer? Anyone with real experience? Any manufacturers with tested and...
  13. BabyShark

    Cleaning glass

    Does anyone know what this is called and the best way to clean it?
  14. (Almost) Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Glass But Were Afraid to Ask

    Intermediate Topic (Almost) Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Glass But Were Afraid to Ask

    An example of stained glass. This is a royalty-free photo from Pixabay. Introduction The inspiration for this article started with a short conversation or thread I had with Dr. Randy Holmes-Farley. When I asked about what kinds of things I could put in a saltwater tank that wouldn't hurt the...
  15. Metasyntactic

    East coast glass sheet suppliers

    I'm currently shopping for glass suppliers for an aquarium build but struggling to find anyone other than glasscages. I'm looking for someone who can sell me 7'x3'x3/4" glass sheets within a half day's drive of Northern VA. Ideally I'm looking for tempered glass since the aquarium is going to be...
  16. incloud design

    Cleaning Tips for Red Sea Reefer Series

    To make it simple, the glass on my Reefer is amazing and I want to keep it looking clean and shiny as new. I'm skeptical about Mag Floats as I've scratched other aquariums regardless of how careful I am. The main problem I'm having is that my Reefer 450 gets what appear to be drip stains on the...
  17. Rik

    Illinois Extra Items to Sell

    I will update with a few more items as I get a chance to take some more pics. Now that my tank build is complete, I have a few items I no longer need to hold on to. UPDATED 8/28/18 : Bashsea Bio Fuge 24-10-14 Sump - NEVER USED, BRAND NEW with box : $200 picked up in Chicagoland - $235 shipped...
    • Rik
    • Thread
    • aquamaxx bashsea diffuser ecotech radion eshopps glass inflow overflow box skimmer sump
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: Selling Forum (dry goods)
  18. BangedUp

    Rock to glass

    I’ve always used epoxy and glue to make my rocks sturdy but I want to put my newest art work to the bottom glass, should I use epoxy or superglue ?
  19. Dsnakes

    Deep Blue Frag Tank

    I see this is a common tank used by many. I am looking to set up the 80g 48x24x16 version. Where do most buy them from? I see Amazon has them, but an odd description is listed so I am not 100% sure on that... but that is cheaper than the other site I saw them on. Any other options for a cheaper...
  20. T3CHED

    225 Gallon Help

    Hey everyone! Very excited to finally be closing in on starting my 225 build that Ive inherited from my landlord. Pretty exciting, however Ive been doing a lot of tank overview and planning this build out as its quite a massive upgrade from a 90 (my last tank). I noticed on all connections of...
  21. BlueWorldJeff

    Cleaning with Muriatic Acid

    I have a 120 glass aquarium that has been sitting in my garage since the day I drained it and move to a 180. It has old, stuck on Coralline algae deposits, calcium deposits and who knows what else. I was going to use vinegar to try to get it off, but I had to get some muriatic acid for my pool...
  22. C

    How much HOB is too much?

    hey reefers I've got a 50 gal Hagen tank. Currently running an hob reef octo skimmer, hob seachem media filter and hob uv sterilizer. I understand it's a lot of clutter but I really don't mind. Anyway I want to add an hob refugium but my concern is tank/glass failure do to weight on the back...
  23. T

    Low e glass panels

    Thinking of building a glass frag tank to be locat ed in my basement, which stays about 62 in the w8nter and 75 in the summer. Was considering using low e glass panels to keep heat in. Has anyone used low e glass for their aquarium? Pros and cons?
  24. Hanna Instruments

    Checker Cuvettes and Caps New Part Code HI731315

    Hello all, We created a new part code for our Checker cuvettes and caps at a great price point. We now sell a complete set of two cuvettes with caps for only $8.00 http://hannainst.com/hi731315-glass-cuvettes-and-caps-for-checker-hc-colorimeters.html The part code for Glass Cuvettes and...
  25. Mike N

    Tiny white worms on glass

    I was checking out some pods on the glass when I noticed a group of white worms about the same size as pods, just elongated and moving around on the glass. No discernable limbs, not free floating. Should I be worried? First time i've seen them is today, and just the one group of about 4-5...
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