bak pak skimmer

My wife and I are putting together a wish list for our new 100 gallon TruVu aquarium. We have put together the following list of possibly compatible species from looking at compatibility charts and going to practically every aquarium shop in the greater Sacramento area: 1) Lionfish (couple...

I am returning to SW aquariums after being away from it for 20 years. Since things have changed a bit, I would like a bit of advice so I get off to a good start. I'm setting up a 75 Gallon FOWLR system (I orginally was going to go to a 90 reef but I figure I better start off a little easeir...

its been about 3 years since ive cycled a tank.so i forgot some things:rolleyes: how soon do i start doing water changes from the first day of stting up a tank? ive heard some people dont untill the cycle is over......im starting a 10g reef/sea horse tank once it finish its cycle i have a...

Yesterday our sandsifting goby died. He's been in the tank over a year. The other fish look bad, too, just lethargic and hiding. Oh yeah, a shrimp shpwed up dead this morning. We did a water change last night and we're going to do another one tonight. I am thinking it's one of two things...

Ok I have been remiss in my tank maintenance. I've been only doing 30% water changes once a month and now that algae is proliferating and coral health starting to decline I need to get back on track. Here are the recent tests and actions: <st1:date month="4" day="17"...

I live in Shakopee and I am moving at the end of this week and the fish tank isn't going. It is a full 29 Gal setup that is still up and running in my house. If someone will agree to come pick it all up by Wednesday night, it is theirs for FREE!!! Here is what you will get: 29 Gal Tank with...

Right now I have three fish, a small purple firefish, a large percula clown, and a domino damsle. I want to get a blenny or two. Will this be too much fish? This is a 30 gallon H tank with bak pak skimmer with mj 25# LR Good flow. Its a softie tank.

Made a great trade for some pumps and the mystery equipment for my 25g but just no clue what it is and he didnt know either. Help !

6'X3'X14" Coral holding tank made of acrylic along with a acrylic 75 gallon sump and Iwaki return. I think tanks were both made by Greg. 500.00 Great for anyone starting a internet buisness or just someone that wants their tang to swim alot. :) Tank is in excellent condition as is sump and pump...

I was thinking about getting the Seaclone 100 Protein Skimmer. Good-Bad??

I am interested in starting a new 46 gallon reef tank. What type of skimmer would work best for that size tank. It seems like eveything that anyone talks about on this forum is for 100+ gallon systems. :D New or used I intersted in finding who to get a good skimmer from also.

Well, I had to downgrade for space reasons so I gotta sell the 100 gal. Here is what is included: - 100 gal tank, has some minor scratches in the front and a couple in the back, nothing to bad. Stand is a light wood color. - 4x65 watt pc lighting. It has three different cords and switches (2...

i built my new sump and its nothing but problems. just finished cleaning my floor because of a huge flood. i know this is crazy but i want to go sumpless get a dual bac pak and convert my other skimmer to hang on. got a 120 gal lps and softies i know its not the best idea but its better that...

Well, Since changing my lights from 4 VHO to 2 VHO and 2 Metal halides, using RO/DI water and installing a chiller, I'm growing a huge crop of algae. I have to clean the glass at least twice a day now instead of twice a week. I have little bubbles growing all over the acrylic and live rock...

Probably, the smallest saltwater fish tank. LOL:funny: . I just got it set up and it's day2 of filtertration, and settling. I'm most likely going to do a reef tank set up. So, any suggestions for a complete saltwater fish tank nooby?¿:help: :wavey: :wavey: Also would like to know about how...

Well, I just plugged my new Coralife Super Skimmer in, and it doesn't seem to be doing anything. There is water flowing through, but at a very slow pace. No cyclone of bubbles or anything like that. The instructions mention a "break-in" period, but it seems like there should be more...

So we decided that it would be nice to get the forum kickin' a little more so we are gonna start a Bi-weekly discussion of seahorse related topics. Feel free to post your insights and experience here as well as ask questions about the topics :thumbup: . for starters let look at basic Seahorse...

I am going to put some macroalgae in the non-bubble side of my skimmer and stick a small light over it. Any suggestions on a bulb and fixture which would be small? what wattage would I need, and which spectrum is best for macros? Would I be able to find a light at a home improvement store with...

How often and how much should I do water changes 29 h reef tank 30 lbs lr crushed coral substrate 4 medum fish soft& lps coral wet dry filter bak pak skimmer

I have an outbreak in my 25 gallon that is out of control. On the rock, walls, coral, I have scraped, pulled and netted till I am exhausted. Crabs, lawn mower blenny, what? Help!