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So I have read in multiple places that you should raise the alkalinity and some promote adding back calcium to your RO/DI water before adding your salt. Basically it is said aquarium salt is designed under an assumption that certain levels will be in the source water to start. If you do not...

Have you ever taken a magnet over your carbon? Does it stick? I recently tested two brands of carbon I have based on a thread in a different forum. One of the two carbon brands stuck to the magnet. Only about 10% stuck, but it still raised my eyebrows. Should our aquarium carbon have metal...

Trying to get confirmation - Appears to be flatworms on the head of my frogspawn. This is at night, head is usually puffed out during the day. Also - looks like possible olive snails on branch?

MASNA Live: Open topic chat with Bob Fenner. Bob will be joining us for an open topic discussion. You bring the questions and he will answer. And for those of you that know Bob, this is sure to be fun. MASNA Live is a Q&A session with guest speakers held the third Wednesday of each month...

My firm is currently hiring, and I know during this tough economic time there may be someone you know who is looking. Some of the current skill demands include Java, .Net, SAP, Oracle, Testing, Information Management and Technical Architecture. This is not a comprehensive list, in case your...

I am planning to put together a low tech "water change system", and wanted to get some input because I am a plumbing newb. I am planning to put staging water in a rubermaid tote, and then have a release valve (probably ball valve) which will allow gravity to take the water down to my "mixing...

Can someone who owns a pair of these let me know where on the tongs they start measuring the length. There are tongs that are 25", but if they are starting the length at the back of the hand grip, I suspect my hand will still be touching the water if I have to get to the bottom of my tank...

What are others experience with these fish. Most of the books seem to indicate they are easy to keep. I am only talking about one fish, not multiples.

I have not had to assemble loc line myself yet. Can someone tell me if they are worth purchasing?

Do others cure the plastic containers that holds their mixed water prior to use?

So I am working on creating a rock wall for the back of my tank, and wanted to see what mortars/cements are good to use and are reef safe. I am also conscious of weight, since this will have to be adhered to the tank. Thread below shows what I am working on...

Marc from Marco rocks suggests using Emaco R400 and Acryl 60 in aquascaping, but I have been having trouble finding these products. Especially Emaco R400. Any ideas where to source these, or the alternative you like to use? Thanks in advance.

Anyone make use of a nitrate photometer. Are they accurate?

I need to find a new home for one of my percula clowns. Clown was captive bred, and is less than a year old. Asking $10.00

Has anyone created one of these? Pic is from Marco Rocks website to give proper credit. How did you secure the finished wall to the back of your tank?

I have read from other threads that lye can be hard to come by. I was wondering if <a href="http://www.essentialdepot.com/servlet/the-Sodium-dsh-Hydroxide-dsh-Lye-dsh-Food-dsh-Grade/Categories">this lye</a> is usuable for re-charging the units?

Maybe everyone already uses these, but I like to share when I find something useful. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000CRFOMK/ref=oss_T15_product

Anyone have recommendations on a decent tripod. Definitely not a professional, so I am not looking for high end, but also not looking for bottom of the barrel.

Looking for an indoor lens to minimize flash usage on a Cannon Rebel DSLR. Is this a good option? http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?ci=274&N=4293919666+4291570227+4293918158+4294951200+4294949229+4294949228 Other thoughts?

I would like to set up a reliable process were I can easily mix new water for water changes. I am quite certain others have done this, so I figured I would try not to re-invent the wheel. Here are my thoughts so far. Water line will go through a carbon reactor, and then into Kati Ani...