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Mine is a 72g bowfront with currently mostly softies and planning to keep some SPS in near future. The display tank has an approx 2" dsb as well. (Would like to get rid of it!) What is the optimal water movement should I aim for? I have two Koralia #3 which gives me a total of 1700gph (850 X 2)...

What is your recommendations on battery operated fish feeders? How reliable are they? My tank has a lid with only a 2" opening on one side. Is it possible to install a feeder on the tank so the feed goes through this opening? TIA.

Look what I found today: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&postid=9850468#post9850468

I currently have my AC Jr in my basement. Now that I have MH lights, I am thinking of moving DC8 by the display tank so I can connect the MH. I am planning to leave the controller in the basement and run the DC8 using the telephone cable from the basement to the display tank. a) I want to be...

The wire that goes from the ballast to the wall, the green wire has a round thingy at the end. There is another similar one in the power cord. How do I connect these two? Can I strip the wire and use a wire nut?

I am trying to install fans in a canopy for MH lights. Should the fan blow out or in? The grill of the fan should be outside or inside? I have two fans and it is going to be two 250W MH. Another question I have is that I noticed in Bill's thread that he is going to put his ballasts in a...

I lost my instructions manual that came with the Hagen Nutrafin Calcium test kit. Anyone has one? Would you mind posting the instructions here for me? Thanks in advance.

The phosban that I bought in the GB - even after rinsing few times it continues the water remains red. Is this alright? How much Phosban should I use for a 72g (with a total water volume of 200+ gallons). Can I fill up the Phosban reactor all the way? or just half will do? How often should I...

Hi all, I am planning to do a diy MH system. I already have a canopy and need your help in assembling the necessary pieces to build the MH system. I am a complete newbie and going to start from the scratch. Here are some starter questions: 1) The tank is a 72g bowfront and depth is around 20...

What is wrong with this guy: http://www.manhattanreefs.com/forum/tank-threads/23562-350g-round-custom-build-motorized-tank.html I wonder what he feeds his fish and coral. A pinch of Dramamine may be?

Currently I have PC lights on my display tank and am thinking of replacing it so I can keep some light demanding corals, clams etc. I know that MH is one option. What other options do I have? My tank is a 72g bowfront. There was a discussion sometime back on these lines, but I am unable to...

Hi all, I am back again after a brief hiatus. No more travel for the next few months so back to reefing for good. I have some green algae in my four months old fuge. I see pinkish algae on the glass and thick green deposits on the sand bed. Is this normal? I know that a water change is overdue...

Does anyone use X10 with AC Jr? do I need the following controller to be able to use X10: http://www.premiumaquatics.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=NEP-IM513&Category_Code=Neptune Or is there a better way to do this?

Temperature Control I have my sump and fuge set up is in the basement. This is my first summer after installing basement sump and am wondering what is the best way to keep the temperature stable. Lately I have been traveling a lot, staying away from home for three to four days in a row...

Can someone tell me where can I get CO2 refill in and around Edison/Woodbridge area? Thanks.

I wanted to compile a list of LFSs that give discount to NJRC members. Official Vendors: The Reef Co ILC - In Living Color Aquatic Obsessions Other stores: Pet Shanty - 10% Absolutely Fish - 15% Pl. post here if you received discount by showing the NJRC card. Once we have a sizable list...

I am trying to hook up the JBJ Auto top off controller. http://www.premiumaquatics.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=JBJ-ATO&Category_Code=Dosers Mode A installation example 2 is what I am trying to do. I set the float up, when the water level goes below the float, the pump...

I have lots of micro organisms floating in my water. What is the best way to get rid of them? I have stuffed some floss in a sock and tied it to the end of the tube where the water enters the sump from the display tank. This is not so effective and I am thinking of doing a diy setup to ensure...

If I want to put a Dwarf Angel in my tank, what corals that I CANNOT keep?