So, I am operating on a small budget. I am a DIY'er, and have a 20tall that I drilled myself (looks pretty good), I've got my bulkhead and PVC all in place. I am using a 10gal for a sump. I was wondering what is the best protein skimmer for the money? I see everyone has their own preferences...

I just started my tank yesterday. It is a submersible pump. The "air intake" is dripping water - out. No air is going in. The pump is working fine otherwise, circulating water. How do I fix this? My pump came with my aquarium and there is no manual for it. I appreciate the help. I've...

Oh the frustration! I have a 75 gallon whose stand is poorly designed- there is a center board dividing the bottom compartment in half, so instead of having one large open space I have two smaller spaces :mad:. Knowing one 10 gallon sump was not enough (that is the largest size tank that will...

What would be a good high quality, low power low heat transfer submersible pump? Most importantly, QUIET and vibration free! I've used Little Giant, and Blue Line external power hungry noisy pumps. I'm a big Little Giant fan for long term use, and reliability. My 2 Blue Line pumps (BL 40 HDX)...

I have a short and hopefully simple question for you guys. Should the foam filter be left on the submersible pump for my venturi skimmer, or should it be removed to allow more of the "junk" to make it into the skimmer? Thanks. :beer:

Hey everyone, I'm helping fix this 8' beast of a tank for a local hospital's radiation clinic. The tank is only a year old, but they have been feeding frozen food 2x/day, and now they have all kinds off algae issues. Im not sure if its cyano or diatoms, but its is brown and string with bubbles...

If my tank is not drilled is there a way I can have a sump?

Every LFS owner I visited said it couldnt be done. But I went ahead and did it, and I was successful! Some background history. My tank has a overflow compartment, but for some strange reason it didnt have holes drilled in it. No problem, I said then, since it was for FW fishes. So I just...

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I have been lurking for a while now, while I finish the physical build of my 55 Gal tank. It is 48"x13"x18", glass, has a center support from front to back. I got it from a friend who used it as a fresh water tank. First I was planning on sterilizing it with a low ratio bleach solution. I...

You know - I am still debating on the 28G Nanocube or a bigger tank. I know I wil lget bored of the Nanocube eventually since it can only house maybe 2-3 small fish and a few corals. I confirmed the electrical issue will cost allot to do and its probably out of the question. With a TV, DVD...

After admiring reef tanks from afar for many years I am finally at a point in my life where I can take up the hobby. It will still be a few months before I can begin but until then I can do more research and perfect my system design. Below are some 3D models of my first design. Tell me what...

I have two biulds coming up and noise is a big issue in these houses. I havent used submersable pumps in some time. I need on that is very quet. I know Ihiems are good, but the customer may raise his brow at the price. Suggestions? Oh and each tank will have an Octopu 150. One is going to be a...

Hello I have been out of the hobby for over 5 years now and I'm looking to get back into it. I had a coupe of 90 gal tanks (one reef and one fish only) in the past. I'm now looking at a 150 to 215 sized tanks. I live in a dry climate and water will evaperate at a high rate which is my first...

If anyone has an old submersible pump laying around, and can bring to the meeting, I would like to buy it. All I need it for is my RO/DI storage tank to keep the water stirred up, so don't need anything big or too powerful. Let me know on the thread if anyone has one they will bring, if not, I...

Hello all, I am very new to this forum and to salt water aquarium's. But my wife and I decided to do it, so we purchased a new 210 gallon salt water tank with cabinet, the place were we purchased the tank was very pricey with all the other equipment. Is there a certain vendor that this forum...

Hi boys and girls! Im thinking very seriously about starting a fowlr/reef tank, as hobby for me and some fun for my daughter....Anyway Im looking into a 30 gallonish bowfront of flatback hex, and Im kinda leaning to an in sump wet/dry system....Im doing ALOT of reding trying to figure out all...

I am looking on Ebay for an overflow box for my 20g . Can anyone give me an idea what gal per hour I would need to flow into the sump? And what would be a sufficient flow for a return pump...? Thanks:wavey:

All- I am in need of a used sm submersible pump (ex: Mag 3/ 5, Eheim 1250, or runs 300- 500 gph). Would like to make a trade if poss. frag(s) or pump. Thanks, Chris

ok here's what I did to my external skimmer. I've already done it. Now just watching. I took the submersible pump out, added tubing to fit the intake, drilled a hole in the intake and added an IV line so it pulls air, thus , giving more air to the skimmer. Sure my flow will slow down but if...