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Skimmer Issues
I had been noticing performance issues with my skimmer lately. It just wasn't pulling out the dark nasty skimmate I have grown accustomed to over the...
Replies: 1
Views: 1,954
Last Post: 03-15-2015 12:26 AM
by Seph
Forum:Hardware
Protein Skimmer
Mag 7 Dies, Tank foam Madness
Before work, I looked at my sump and was pleased with an inch of brown skimmate produced by the Diablo skimmer. All was well and it looked like the...
Replies: 8
Views: 3,044
Last Post: 08-22-2013 08:52 PM
by Jim Z.
Forum:Hardware
Flow & Plumbing
Does this make sense?
This reason was given as to why I don't want a larger skimmer on my tank. Is this true?
The main reason it's not good to have an oversized...
Replies: 6
Views: 5,262
Last Post: 05-07-2013 03:09 PM
by thepanfish
Forum:Hardware
Protein Skimmer
Advice needed!
I'm having to clean my skimmer cup out every 2-3 days as the gunk builds up in the neck so much that it actually stops the foam from reaching the...
Replies: 5
Views: 2,243
Last Post: 04-22-2013 04:14 PM
by MizTanks
Forum:Hardware
Protein Skimmer
Man did that stink! Tunze Massacre
Walked downstairs and saw my tank very cloudy in the blue lights. Went in the back and the whole room smelled like a fish market. Very bummed to...
Replies: 12
Views: 3,512
Last Post: 01-12-2013 12:24 PM
by sugargary
mrc3 500 gallon protein skimmer
My Reef Creations protein skimmers utilize a Beckett 1408 foam head. This is the most powerful skimmer you can buy. As your system grows, so can your...
Replies: 0
Views: 4,354
Last Post: 11-14-2012 10:46 PM
by EMSREEF
Fluval 405
I have a used Fluval canister filter for sale. new Impeller, also comes with brand new in box carbon(3 Pack) and brand new in box foam filter(2...
Replies: 0
Views: 1,095
Last Post: 10-16-2012 01:54 PM
by bonz03
Good or bad idea?
Ok. I had an idea for a 3-way type set up. I wanted to set up a reef tank with a fuge/frag tank in the sump. I have always wanted to use a rubbermaid...
Replies: 10
Views: 3,782
Last Post: 06-14-2012 04:27 PM
by tonysearsjr
Rubbermaid Tubs and Phosphates
Is this a fact that they will leach phospahtes? I was looking into a large rubbermaid tubs. Kinda like this,
Rubbermaid
Replies: 6
Views: 5,141
Last Post: 05-29-2012 11:11 AM
by Ocho Cinco
Forum:Hardware
Flow & Plumbing
Tips for a Successful Reef Tank
A long time ago when I was much younger and in the company of my studying marine-biologist cousin we tried many ways to see what worked the best for...
Replies: 4
Views: 5,347
Last Post: 10-10-2011 03:56 PM
by larryandlaura
Forum:Basics
New to Reefing
Hydor Slim Skim Nano Protein Skimmer.
This is less then 24hrs after running in tank. Great foam action and wow talk about quiet. I'm sitting 2 1/2' from the tank and don't hear a thing....
Replies: 7
Views: 4,422
Last Post: 02-26-2012 08:46 AM
by MizTanks
The Ultimate Skimmer / Skimmate
Mother nature rules when it comes to foam fractionation...
I'm betting those kids (nor their parents) know what what they are playing in....
Replies: 3
Views: 4,890
Last Post: 01-26-2012 02:33 PM
by thepanfish
Forum:Hardware
Water Treatment
Quarantine Tank Size?
I'm setting up a 29 gallon biocube HQI, now I have lots of tanks laying around (20 gallon talls and 10 gallons). I wanted the tank to be able to fit...
Replies: 6
Views: 3,422
Last Post: 01-02-2012 07:59 PM
by fishboy13
Forum:Marine Fish
Reef Aquarium Fish
Fuge issues help needed.
I'm not sure what's going on but hopefully someone can give me some ideas on what to do. I have a 3.3g HOB fuge that up until the last week was doing...
Replies: 7
Views: 1,786
Last Post: 10-16-2011 08:19 AM
by Pat-O
Forum:Basics
Tanks, Sumps & Refugiums
Replies: 2
Views: 1,383
Last Post: 08-28-2011 07:41 PM
by larryandlaura
600+ Shark Lagoon
It has been finally slowly happening. I am building a 600+ gal shark tank.
It is getting built in my father-in-laws basement. With a 600+ gallon...
Replies: 30
Views: 7,307
Last Post: 01-14-2012 06:03 PM
by Fish Dad
Forum:Member's Reefs
XL Reef Aquarium (181g+)
Marineland 60g cube stand Q
Stand was delivered Friday, it looks great except for 1 spot. The front corner frame area that the tank sits on is not flush to the rest of the...
Replies: 2
Views: 5,066
Last Post: 04-10-2011 01:05 PM
by 32mm32
Forum:Basics
Tanks, Sumps & Refugiums
Skimmer Pump Suggestions
Looking for a new skimmer pump. I want a decent one, that produces good foam. Needs to be very quiet too. Around 500 gph is the range I am shooting...
Replies: 2
Views: 1,395
Last Post: 03-28-2011 07:54 AM
by John
Forum:Hardware
Water Treatment
Substance on water surface?
There's an oily looking substance on the surface water of my cycling 26g. I've been using SeaChem's Stability as part of the cycling. I'm also...
Replies: 14
Views: 4,377
Last Post: 03-16-2011 09:04 PM
by MizTanks
Forum:Chemistry
Nitrogen Cycle & Phosphate
nitrates...Nitrates...NITRATES!!!
help!! i did a major water change 2 weeks ago...i had nitrates at 100ppm! :cussing: well, i did some research and did a 100% (or close to it) water...
Replies: 7
Views: 3,913
Last Post: 06-12-2005 09:30 PM
by bjpembo
Forum:Chemistry
Nitrogen Cycle & Phosphate