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It is time for me to replace the Mag test kit. I currently use Salifert, not very impressed with their rigid instructions. Does anyone have experience with any other brand? Any recommendations? Besides testing for the usual Alk, Mag, Ca, Nitrates & Ammonia, what else do you all test? Like...

Hello, I am having hard time distributing water pressure among the outlets in the manifold. Here is a drawing of my setup: I use ball valves for all of them. I have a bio pellet reactor connected to the outlet #6. I don't see sufficient water pressure in this outlet #6. It is not sufficient...

Hello all, I have the following for sale: 1. Coralife 72" Aqualight Pro, 3X150W MH, 4X96 PC + 4X1w lunar led. See the below link for full description. ($250) http://www.marinedepot.com/Coralife_...S53510-vi.html Actual item: 3. Spider Reflector MH kit. $75 each and I have two of them. Comes...

ASM G3 skimmer. This is about two years old and it is work horse. It has both must-have mods: Gate valve mod for precision control of water level and the mesh-mod for creating finer bubbles. Read the online reviews and other owners opinions in the forums. Best value for the money. Officially...

Hello, I am trying to setup an auto top off system. See the pic below: The blue container holds the fresh water from the ro/di unit. I use a Mag 5 pump to push the water up to the sump. I installed this only a couple of days ago and have not setup the sensors yet. I am manually operating the...

I am looking for 1.5" inches and 1" inch gate valves. Where can I get them around central NJ area? I live in Edison. Thx. Arvind.

I am looking to buy either a 180g or 210g. I am looking for something that is in a decent shape with no scratches. PM me if you have anything. Thx.

Hello all, I have the following for sale: 1. Coralife 72" Aqualight Pro, 3X150W MH, 4X96 PC + 4X1w lunar led. See the below link for full description. ($450)...

Can someone help me identify this algae? I have got this for a month and half. Sometimes it looks like it is going away and some other times it gets worse.

Sedra pump on my ASM G3 is giving me trouble. It is running but not with the usual power. I removed and cleaned it a bit and put it back. Still no good. Any ideas how to fix it?

My 70+ gallon acrylic sump is leaking. :(. It has been leaking for the last two weeks or so. This is a diy sump and I have been using this sump for over 2 years without no problems. Why would it leak suddenly? the only change I made recently is to replace the pump but the sump itself was left...

Hello, I am looking for an acrylic sump. Preferred size is 48"X18".  Please pm me with details/size and if possible a picture. Thank you! Arvind.

My display tank is in the 1st floor and the sump is in the basement. Here is a picture to give you an idea: I have a 1.5" line running from the pump to the display tank and 1" line for overflow line back to the sump. Now that I am in the midst of replacing the pump, I would like to know what...

I am using a Gen-X PCX-70HP model external pump that needs replaced. If you have an Iwaki 70RLT thats fine too. If there are other comparable models let me know. This pump is rated at 1400 gph with 1" inlet and 1" outlet. I would like to stick to this size to minimize my work. I would like to...

Hi all, I am using a return pump Gen-X pcx-70 pump as my return pump. It appears to be broken - not pushing water. When I switch on it runs for a minute or so and then the water falls back. What are my options? How soon should I replace this pump? What should I do in the meantime? Thank you...

I have had a reef tank for 2+ years but there is one thing that has always been elusive is the ability to keep SPS. I have managed to keep some here and there but never really seen them thrive in my tank. Water changes have been pretty regular. Never had any major algae outbreak or any such...

This thread is long overdue. Better late than never. I originally had a 72g bowfront for nearly two years and upgraded to a 180g like four months ago. Its huge! Sometimes it makes me proud and other times I am worried if I bit more than I can chew. Anyway here is the complete specs of the...

Is it alright to turn off all the water circulation in the night, except the return pump? I am thinking this will allow the fish and corals rest peacefully. Is this a good idea? Thanks Arvind.

Can someone ID this for me please? Is this a feather duster? I see a whole bunch of them (about 20 of them) in my tank. Is it good/bad/neither? Arvind.