**Please understand that this thread isn't for company reviews or feedback. All posts that mention products or company names will be removed to stay on topic. Thanks** Who likes to pay an arm and a leg for things? Not me and not most of you. I get it. I understand. This hobby isn't cheap. But I...
Water flow is one of the most important aspects of keeping a successful saltwater aquarium reef tank. Which pumps should I use, where should I place the power heads, what's a good flow pattern and so on are very common questions when it comes to flow. But what can we learn about our flow by the...
Aquarium Water Change (revhtree's definition) - Making your aquarium water better by removing some nasty stuff from your water and replenishing it with some good stuff. Your corals and fish will really like it. :p Now that we know it helps by removing bad stuff and adding good stuff let's talk...
Today I'm "skimping" on a description of this thread and simply asking you to answer these simple questions. 1. In keeping a saltwater reef aquarium you should not "SKIMP" on this? 2. What have you "skimped" on that has worked well for you?
Ok this is a question is more for me than anyone at this point because I'm always wondering if I am getting my filter socks clean enough! I'm always wondering did I rinse good enough, should I take a water hose to them, should I throw in the washer, should I add bleach, or maybe I should do all...
So many options...trying to weigh mine...I have a hexagon tank and don’t want to create a funnel. But I definitely need two heads. One side collects more debris than the other and in the market for an upgrade. Not too powerful but controllable.
Those tank temps keeping rising as the summer gets closer and closer! When should you take action to reduce the heat and when is higher temps too high? Let's talk about it today! 1. How high will you allow your tank temperature to rise before you take action? What's the MAX? 2. What do you...
I posted earlier and have many types of pets. I’ll be straight here. If I had as many dogs or cats die as I have fish I wouldn’t be able to have dogs n cats anymore. Not legally mind you. I’ve not lost THAT many fish. But emotionally. I wouldn’t be able to take it. So for me, there is a...
Those tank temps keeping rising as the summer gets closer and closer! When should you take action to reduce the heat and when is higher temps too high? Let's talk about it today! 1. How high will you allow your tank temperature to rise before you take action? What's the MAX? 2. What do you...