http://www.reeflounge.com ReefLounge.com Reef Tanks Forums Discuss Corals, Saltwater Aquariums, Tanks, Fish and more. en Fri, 10 Sep 2010 20:27:44 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.reeflounge.com/images/satellite/misc/rss.jpg http://www.reeflounge.com http://www.reeflounge.com/showthread.php?t=33526&goto=newpost Fri, 10 Sep 2010 00:41:39 GMT ok i just got into this and am new to it. i currently have about a 45g tank set up with sand and live rock with a fluva 305 canister filter. i was thinking of adding CPR Aquatics AquaFuge 2 Large Hang-on Back Refugium w/ Pump & Protein Skimmer. or getting a sump that i can setup a refugium in with a protein skimmer. which would be better to do? i've heard mixed things with the aquafuge hang on the back refugium. and if the sump with refugium is better way to go then what are some good protein skimmers?

i also eventually plan on getting a bigger tank and would like to get the sump and protein skimmer or aquafuge regium bigger than whats needed for tank i have now so that it would be big enough for a bigger tank later on. im trying to do a reef tank.

not sure what type coral i want yet but some the fish id like are angels like flame angel, emperor, and bleenies maybe, mandarin, and not sure what else yet any ideas? and what would work best together or fish that dont go well together? appreciate any advice given,
thanks ]]> Filtration and More snowboarder396 http://www.reeflounge.com/showthread.php?t=33526 http://www.reeflounge.com/showthread.php?t=33525&goto=newpost Thu, 09 Sep 2010 16:21:36 GMT Are Teflon fittings bad for aquarium use? Trying to find a male x slip but only in Teflon wondering if it harms water quality? Are Teflon fittings bad for aquarium use? Trying to find a male x slip but only in Teflon wondering if it harms water quality? ]]> General Reef Discussions jp909 http://www.reeflounge.com/showthread.php?t=33525 http://www.reeflounge.com/showthread.php?t=33524&goto=newpost Thu, 09 Sep 2010 01:16:38 GMT So im just starting up my 55 gallon tank and i have 50 pounds of natural play sand and i just added 40 pounds of live natures ocean sand. just wondering should I add about 10 more pounds of live sand? also i tested my salintity after i added the live sand and seen a huge rise ....is that normal? So im just starting up my 55 gallon tank and i have 50 pounds of natural play sand and i just added 40 pounds of live natures ocean sand.

just wondering should I add about 10 more pounds of live sand?


also i tested my salintity after i added the live sand and seen a huge rise ....is that normal? ]]> General Reef Discussions TaboutMoney http://www.reeflounge.com/showthread.php?t=33524 http://www.reeflounge.com/showthread.php?t=33523&goto=newpost Thu, 09 Sep 2010 01:02:08 GMT I am thinking of getting back into a SW/Reef tank. I had one years ago, but sold it when I moved to a new house and never got back into it.

Anyway... here is my question. I have a 75 gallon glass aquarium that I 'acquired' from my son when he got out of his turtle obsession. It has been cleaned and sitting empty for many months. I have thought about selling it, but it is a really nice looking tank and stand, so then I considered getting back into the hobby. But the problem is that the stand is open in the middle with a couple of shelves and only enclosed on each end. That makes it impossible to have a sump unless I change stands.

It has been 10 years since I had my last tank and I am in a different place financially, so if I do this, I want to spend the money to do it right. So, my gut is telling me that going with a HOT skimmer wouldn't be 'doing it right'. So...if I have to change the stand, I am thinking that I should just sell the whole thing and start with a bigger tank.

Thoughts? ]]> Intro To Reef Tank Setups scooterpie http://www.reeflounge.com/showthread.php?t=33523 http://www.reeflounge.com/showthread.php?t=33518&goto=newpost Wed, 08 Sep 2010 13:54:40 GMT I have a tank thats 20x18x30h. i would lime to set up a simple reef system. the tank is 47 gallons I would also like to add some reef safe fish with somecorals and stuff like that. what are your thoughts of what i could put in to start and i would like to keep inthe tank once it gets cycled. Iam... I have a tank thats 20x18x30h. i would lime to set up a simple reef system. the tank is 47 gallons I would also like to add some reef safe fish with somecorals and stuff like that. what are your thoughts of what i could put in to start and i would like to keep inthe tank once it gets cycled. Iam running 24watt T5's 4 bulbs. I will get the octopus skimmer. what else would I need. Can I put in 54 watt bulbs instead of my 24 watt ones? ]]> Reef Tanks intyme http://www.reeflounge.com/showthread.php?t=33518 http://www.reeflounge.com/showthread.php?t=33516&goto=newpost Tue, 07 Sep 2010 19:43:26 GMT I may have made a mistake. I just setup a tank, and my wife fell in love with some sea horses. I asked the shop owner (he knows my tank setup), and he said they would make a great addition. So I bought all 3 of them in the tank ($180).

It was "touch and go" for about 8 hours. They were doing their heavy breathing bit, and seem to be fine now, exploring the tank and all. I attempted to feed them the next morning, and they seemed interested, but never took a bite (that I saw). I will try feeding them tonight at close to 24 hours after the drop last night. *fingers crossed*

However, I just began to wonder if we had a male/female couple in the tank and might be looking at seahorse babies in the future. I searched the forum, and came up with a thread, expressing how difficult it is to raise sea horses in captivity. They seem to be doing ok, and if they eat tonight, I'm in the clear... right? How do I know if things are starting to go downhill? Anyone experienced with sea horses in here? I just feel panicked now... like I may have stepped in too deep. ]]> I Need Help!!! Bigun http://www.reeflounge.com/showthread.php?t=33516 http://www.reeflounge.com/showthread.php?t=33515&goto=newpost Tue, 07 Sep 2010 19:35:33 GMT I don't know if this has been discussed or not, but the order in which the board sorts it's posts in the threads (newest to oldest) is driving me crazy. When I start a new thread, I have to pick the last page and scroll all the way down. I guess I can get used to it, but it breaks the normality that almost every forum has (oldest reply to newest).

This drive anyone else nuts? ]]> Anything Goes! Bigun http://www.reeflounge.com/showthread.php?t=33515 http://www.reeflounge.com/showthread.php?t=33514&goto=newpost Tue, 07 Sep 2010 18:43:29 GMT hello. I am just starting to get back into saltwater tanks I have had one about 10 yrs agobut didnt have the time or energy. I had a tank full of malawi cichlids. Iwouldlike to hear your thoughts on starting somethingin my 47 column tank. the question i have is that im looking to do a LR and LS ... hello. I am just starting to get back into saltwater tanks I have had one about 10 yrs agobut didnt have the time or energy. I had a tank full of malawi cichlids. Iwouldlike to hear your thoughts on starting somethingin my 47 column tank. the question i have is that im looking to do a LR and LS withsome corals and reef safe fish. Right now I will be running t-5 lights.theyare both are dual bulbs with atticand 10000k ,will they be bright enough to reach the bottom. Also,was goingtoruna canister filter with live rock and floss in the baskets. what else should i get? thanks. sorry if stuff is messed up because im on my phone. lol. ]]> General Reef Discussions intyme http://www.reeflounge.com/showthread.php?t=33514 http://www.reeflounge.com/showthread.php?t=33513&goto=newpost Tue, 07 Sep 2010 18:01:43 GMT Going to add one more power head to my 55 gallon tank. Rigt now I have one evo 1050gph I was thinking of adding a evo 750gph. Would that be enough flow for mushrooms and soft corols? Also have my return sump rated at 750gph if it makes a difference? Thanks for the help. Going to add one more power head to my 55 gallon tank. Rigt now I have one evo 1050gph I was thinking of adding a evo 750gph. Would that be enough flow for mushrooms and soft corols? Also have my return sump rated at 750gph if it makes a difference? Thanks for the help. ]]> Filtration and More jp909 http://www.reeflounge.com/showthread.php?t=33513 http://www.reeflounge.com/showthread.php?t=33512&goto=newpost Tue, 07 Sep 2010 02:23:39 GMT Hello to all, I just started my tank a few months ago, no fish yet, tank went through the cycling process, now everything is fine, nitrates, nitrites, ph etc, except the alkalinity, its around 3.9 or above. what should I do Hello to all, I just started my tank a few months ago, no fish yet, tank went through the cycling process, now everything is fine, nitrates, nitrites, ph etc, except the alkalinity, its around 3.9 or above. what should I do ]]> I Need Help!!! fireboy http://www.reeflounge.com/showthread.php?t=33512 http://www.reeflounge.com/showthread.php?t=33511&goto=newpost Tue, 07 Sep 2010 02:21:19 GMT First let me start by saying high to all, and love the forum. So I am new to this whole saltwater aquarium stuff and boy it is complicated and can get very frustrating. Now to the problem, I have a cube style 48 gallon tank in which was given to me, I have a cascade canister filter, the filter came... First let me start by saying high to all, and love the forum. So I am new to this whole saltwater aquarium stuff and boy it is complicated and can get very frustrating. Now to the problem, I have a cube style 48 gallon tank in which was given to me, I have a cascade canister filter, the filter came with 3 trays, one with a coarse pad one with another filter pad, and carbon. What I would like to do is add bio balls to this setup for optimal bio growth, the problem im having is which trays should I put what, Thanks ]]> Filtration and More fireboy http://www.reeflounge.com/showthread.php?t=33511 http://www.reeflounge.com/showthread.php?t=33510&goto=newpost Mon, 06 Sep 2010 20:11:54 GMT Tisk Tisk Tisk....see selling rules Tisk Tisk Tisk....see selling rules ]]> Buy / Sell / Trade Bree85 http://www.reeflounge.com/showthread.php?t=33510 http://www.reeflounge.com/showthread.php?t=33509&goto=newpost Mon, 06 Sep 2010 19:54:46 GMT Hello everybody. Please let me know what you guys think is the best, quiet submersible return pump for 125 reef tank. Thank you. Is it Mag Drive 12 ???? Hello everybody. Please let me know what you guys think is the best, quiet submersible return pump for 125 reef tank. Thank you. Is it Mag Drive 12 ???? ]]> Filtration and More arturek http://www.reeflounge.com/showthread.php?t=33509 http://www.reeflounge.com/showthread.php?t=33508&goto=newpost Sat, 04 Sep 2010 14:53:16 GMT Me and my wife got tired of the look of our wood stand and canopy. We wanted something very simple. After looking at our local pet shops and lfs, we didn't see anything we liked. So we decided to build our own. So we spent about $125 and about 1 1/2 days work and this is what we made. I have 2 250w halide lights put into the canopy. We left part of the top and back of the canopy open to have some of the light to escape, to have a glow coming from the tank. Although I was very nervous about breaking our tank down and moving it onto the new stand (about 4 very stressful hours) we are very happy with the result. Tell me what you think

new stand and canopy





previous stand and canopy

]]> Rate My Tank wlhnmpj http://www.reeflounge.com/showthread.php?t=33508 http://www.reeflounge.com/showthread.php?t=33507&goto=newpost Sat, 04 Sep 2010 14:26:52 GMT Where has everyone gone? Its been too quiet around here lately. Maybe we should let the spamers back in, that would at least give us something to gripe about! :) Where has everyone gone? Its been too quiet around here lately. Maybe we should let the spamers back in, that would at least give us something to gripe about! :) ]]> Anything Goes! BigJim http://www.reeflounge.com/showthread.php?t=33507