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  1. General Reef Discussion
    OK I think I've figured out how to make my own thread for my tank! Ill be posting pictures soon. Tank has been setup for about 4 months. Camera: Samsung Galaxy S10+ using polyp lab filter 36 gallon (UNS 75p) tank Corals so far: Multiiple Zoas, Acans, Ponape Birdsnest, Tyree Rainbow...
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  5. General Reef Discussion
    Hi, so I need feedback on converting my fluvial 405 canister filter into a sump, but not the way your thinking. Tank is not drilled it will cost around $300 to get hob overflow return pump and extras, what makes no sense is that the canister takes water in and out of the tank, so could I use it...
  6. Skimmers & other filtration
    Hi i am new to this website and i actually have a question for anyone who can help me answer it. Should i be using a Cascade canister filter in my 29 reef tank? I have no protein skimmer or anything else just live rock, sand, and the canister . I am thinking about adding a protein skimmer if i...
  7. General Reef Discussion
    My wife and I have a 120 gallon reef aquarium that is very healthy besides the hair algae which drives me crazy. Today after thinking about our water loop, I realized we have no actual filter; either canister or HOB. The cycle from the tank goes to either a HOB protein skimmer, rated for a 120...
  8. Nano Reefs
    Hello all! Well I will start with saying while I have had a nano saltwater tank before it has been a long time since I had to break down my tank and I will admit I made many newbie mistakes and I had no patience. Because of time and space constraints I was not able to get back into it until...
  9. General Reef Discussion
    I currently have a 35 hexagon tank with a fluval 405. I have had it running for over a year now and my coral seems to have a lifespan of about 1 month. 2 if I'm lucky. I have tested my water and my parameters are all where they should be. I have tested for everything. Salinity is at 1.025 and i...
  10. General Reef Discussion
    I have a 72 gallon tank with a 500uv Aquatop canister filer and a Tunze protein skimmer. The problem I have is the nitrates. There not sky high, i range from 20-40. I have an anemone and it seems to be affected by it. Fish are fine, but I don't want my nitrates that high. I have read a lot on...
  11. Skimmers & other filtration
    Hey everyone just looking for some help on an issue i am having with a Rena Filstar XL canister filter. It is a 4 basket filter. I love these Renas but recently been having issues with my XL (my M on my freshwater works without this issue) I did a new media change on this filter (added carbon)...
  12. General Reef Discussion
    hello there! please bear in mind this is not a reef tank. set up my 75 gallon aquarium 2 days ago. did my research and went about setting it up according to many of the threads I have read. purchased the RO/DI water directly from the specialty store I purchased my tank and supplies from...
  13. General Reef Discussion
    I have a ten gallon tank and want to put it next to my bed. I would love to have some fish and corals in there but my only filtration system would be a canister filter that could filtrate up to 100 gallons. I would like to know if this is possible to maintain with corals and fish. And what...
  14. Skimmers & other filtration
    Ok so I'm pretty confused and would really like some help! I have just set up my 55 gallon tank... Nothing but sand (getting live rock tomorrow). So here's my question... I have a fluval 306 canister hooked up at the moment. I have a fluval aqua clear HOB 70 just sitting around. Which filter do...
  15. General Reef Discussion
    How do you guys properly clean and maintain a fluval canister? Im not here to start a debate if they work ect...only interested in hearing from fellow users on what they do for maintenance. Also what are you guys using for media? Cheers!!
  16. Reefing Equipment
    Hi, I have a 60 gallon bow front corner tank. My problem is I don't have room for a sump or anything under my tank and have very limited space on back of tank. I do have a 306 fluval canister filter and was told that i should get rid of it and get a good skimmer. I have been looking at the reef...
  17. General Reef Discussion
    Hi I'm new to this forum and need help I recently bought a 55 gallon, and I am planning on a reef. I am on a budget so I plan on using a canister filter and within the next 8-10 months am gonna buy a sump. I know many people say to stay away from canisters because of the nitrate build up. But...
  18. DIY Forum
    So, like the title says I have a 20gallon freshwater tank that I tore down and now all it has a 2 pool filter sand bed and I was planning on adding it on to my 46 gallon saltwater bowfront tank. On the side of the bowfront tank that I was going to to put it on there is a plastic filter intake...
  19. Tank Specs
    Hello, I've been lurking around TRT quietly reading as much as possible for awhile now. I was going to go with a deep sand bed for my first tank as recommended by a lot of places but after reading here on TRT, I decided to just throw (dead) live rock rubble in my small sump instead along...
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