Hey. I was thinking about building a sump. And I already have a hob skimmer that I'm really happy with. But I was wondering if I could put a bio wheel in it

I have a 14 gallon nano, bio-wheel 100 filter... Its has turbulence on the "Spilway" and the tank has a bunch of micro bubbles. I'm getting the Sub Current internal filter soon. Anyone had one before is it any good?

Hey all: Being the novice that I am I decided to jump right into a 36 gallon marine aquarium. Now three months later my tank is absolutley full of equipment and I really wished I would have put a sump in. Is it possible to add one now using a hang on pump or something? If so, any...

Hey everyone. I am new here. My name is Gary. All my life I had freshwater tanks. Now i have decided to take a big jump into making a saltwater tank. I have emptied out my freshwater tank and cleaned it out. I would like to know how to set up my tank. This is what I have: 55 Gal tank Emperor...

Hello! So I'm still a newbie - and I get all of my water from my LFS... he has tested my water for me constantly, but I've come to realize that I need to get and learn how to use my own testing kits... I know - I should have done it long ago - but my LFS told me I didn't need to - that I should...

125g All-Glass tank DIY stand and hood Aquarium Life Support Trickle filter w/ sump and dual returns HOB siphon Protein Skimmer Retro Fit VHO 72" lighting 3 Sunon light cooling fans 150 lbs sand 225 lbs live rock (Mostly Fiji) 2 emperor bio wheel filters Livestock 1 Lawnmower blenny 2 green...

Hey all, here's the specs, on my Tank for future questions :read: I am planning on converting my amazon tank into a Reef, after breeding cichlids for awhile I still spend more time looking at salwater fish in the pet store then the freshies so here I go SPECS 72x18x24 134.65 gallons Glass...

First thing is that I am surprised that I gotten in for i forget things and being that im trying to do so much, i forget certain items. Being that I not had that much assistance on the 40, I gone out to the other lfs and surprise, the system has gotten larger. I talk with the guy and I was...

OK new to the site and love what I see. Used to have a 55 reef set up about 6 yrs ago now starting out fresh. Would like to set up a 29 but am wondering what to do for filtration. Not sure if I want a sump so might just try a sand bed. Pros cons? If I do have to run a sump what is the best set...

Hello all, I just love these forums! I have alot of questions, but I want to see what kind of response I get before I ask alot of silly questions. This is what I have and what I want to achieve. I would like to have a safe and healthy reef/coral and fish tank. my specs. I have a 40 gallon...

I bought a 40 gallon setup not too long ago and found out it is too big for my room. I wish I could keep it but I need the space. Everything listed below for $320 40g tank 36w x 18d x 20H stand 60 lbs of Fiji Live Rock Seaclone protein skimmer 100 Bio wheel filter Maxi jet compact fluorescent...

Well its been awhile since i have been here but im back and well i transferd my 29 to a 55.. I put on my dresser but now hate it there and will get a stand and sump soon.. The tank has a CPr skimmer (this thing sucks) a bio wheel filter with no biowheels. 3 powerheads soon to be replaced with...

Hello Everyone, Just finished the summer semeser at school and I have some problems with my tank. The water is great , the corals are living and well but not spreading fast. I have mushrooms and sometype of grass. They are spreading very slow. I have noticed that one of my smaller anoneme's are...

dont need to say much besides im really getting turned off to this tank now............in the front on pic you can see micro bubbles from the aqua c remora that hasnt kicked in yet

Ok i have a 55 gallon saltwater tank, an emporer 400 bio wheel filter, protien skimmer, and 1 maxi jet 400 powerhead. This powerhead doesnt create much flow in my tank thus after a while sediment settles on the bottom and red slime becomes a problem. I am going to buy another one or two and...

Ok clownfish people this is what works for me....... First you need a bare tank, I like a 20 high. When I say bare I mean NO gravel, no rock live or otherwise. A sponge filter and an air pump, nothing special I use the ones people call cheap. A heater not so big that it causes fast temp shifts...

Are they really necessary? And is my Bio-Bale that came with the CPR filter a negative influence on my reef?

I have a 25 gallon tank with a bio wheel filter. Is that sufficient for coral?

Ok I've got a new 20G that I want to use as a quarantine tank for my new additions(fish).I've got the following equipment for it: 1.HOB bio wheel filter 2.air pump and stone 3. Heater 4.small clay pot 5.Reg flourescent light Now when I do my water changes on show tank I'll put about 10G of its...

:wavey: I love this smiley! Alrighty now, here's what I'm facing... 38g seahorse tank, so I don't want much flow in the tank, but I want surface aggitation. I have two Whisper HOB's, 20-40 each. Right now there's nothing in there so I have them wide open and I can see that water flow almost...