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My tanks have Lions, Wrasses, Angels, Tangs, Rabbit, Puffer, Trigger.

What is the number of days my saltwater fish only tank can go without food? Agate

Maybe due to my ignorance, being a novice, I figured there must be more than ick killing the fish. But, wilth all the good suggestions, I'm going to hang in there and see where it takes me. Agate

Well, my problems involve my first saltwater tank, 55 gallon. I was sailing along great until one day we had company while I was working on the tank. I got distracted and left it off over night, then came ick, gill flukes and I'm not sure what else. I put what fish I could save in the...

When it is time to start over with a tank that has had it's problems with the keeper as well as outside influences, do you toss the substrate and live rock? Can you bleach both along with the tank and filters? I'm inclined to start over with new substrate and live rock. What has been...

I'm going to have built my first reef aquarium. I've decided on a 55 gallon to get my feet wet. Would you experienced veterans give me your thoughts on what's best for length, width and height. Agate

Good and bad news, Gang! I finally found the culpert. You remember I have 2 FILSTAR XP3s working on the 100 gallon. I unpluged one for three hours, and there wasn't any change in the temp. I pluged it back in and unpluged the other and the temp went from 77.4 to 76.2. So, I replaced this...

First of all, let me thank each one of you for your help. Using each of your suggestions here is the results. Temp is correct matching a digital/regular thermometers. After 5 1/2 hours of NO LIGHTS, NO HEATER, NO PROTEIN SKIMMER the temp went up from 78 to 78.7. The only thing left was the...

No, I haven't tried turning it off as you suggest because it did it to my 55. I like the idea though, so I'm going to try it now, and I'll let you know the results. Agate

I wished it was that easy, but it is a hang on unit. No sump involved. Agate

One thing I omitted was the fact that the unit was employed on my 55 gallon tank first. It raised the temp 2 degrees. Once I removed it, the temp then matched the heater temp 76 degrees. I've only had it 6 weeks. My room temp averages 71.5. The pump sits near the top with no restrictions...

I have low lighting fluorescent with two Rena XP3 filters providing high surface agitation. Agate I wonder if I would get the same results with a 100 gallon tank? Agate

For the last six weeks I have had a REMORA HANG-0N SKIMMER with a MAXI JET 1200 WATER PUMP for my 100 gallon tank. The pump makes enough heat that I've had to unplug the heater. It keeps the temp at 78+ steady. This is my Lionfish tank, and I would like to maintain a 76 temp. Also, I'm...

Your input is more than interesting. It is copied for my files. Thanks! Agate

It will come from my saltwater holding tanks which have a 8.2PH & 1023 salinity. Agate

Thanks, I learn something every day. Agate

I have a 100 gallon Frontosa tank that I would like to convert to saltwater. It's substrate is Carib Sea Aragonite. Could I remove all the freshwater, load it with live rock and fill it with cured saltwater? The two XP3 Filstar Filters would be loaded with live rock too. The tank would have...

I have a healthy Yellow Tang that has two idental white stripes on the sides of his body when the lights first go on in the morning. After 20 minutes they disappear. Can anyone tell me what this is all about? Agate

Thanks for the response everyone. I can breath easier now. Agate

One of my two clownfish likes to sleep at the top of the tank laying on its side as if dead. When the lights come on he is out and about. Is this normal? agate

Thanks, I'm beginning to get the picture. agate

How many pounds of rock will do the job, and do you have a favorite skimmer?

So, with your suggestion, I can eliminate mechanical filters?

There are so many different kinds of filters out there, I'm not certain which one to choose for my new 180 gallon fish only saltwater tank. My objective is to have the least amount of equipment inside the aquarium. I see that some include a protein skimmer. Having more than is needed wouldn't...

I'm about 2 weeks out from finishing my cycle for my new fish only saltwater 55 gallon. My goal is to have a non-aggresive tank. I'd appreciate receiving advice concerning your favorite fish for this size tank and the number you feel is safe to keep. agate

What is your experience with canister filters? Do you have a favorite? I'm trying to make my mind up between a Filstar and a Fluval. Is there something better? Thanks for any response. Agate :S

I have two blue dwarf gouramis with five pearl gouramis in my 55 gallon tank for the last 7 months. Not a problem at all. Maybe it is the coastal weather here in Oregon. :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: Agate

A while back, I had great concern about putting male guppys together in the same tank. My LFS assured me there would be no problem, in fact he guaranteed it. He was right. For over a month now I have had 15 of them in a 40 gallon tank with two Corys, and they have been a joy to watch. No...

Easy pickings, gadazobe! Get yourself a turkey baster and release the bloodworms just above the bottom feeders slowly. I do it all the time. First I feed the flakes to keep the others busy. Works like a charm. Agate :rolleyes:

Satek, this is one of my favorite tropicals. They are an African fish. I've had one for a year now. Like you I can only tell of my experiences. I've witnessed him chasing and killing a dwarf gourami who stole some of his food. I've tried three different plecos with him, and over a period of...

[B]Well, Ostrow, I debated about getting Dwarf Neon Rainbow instead of the Boesemani, but with a large tank I opted for the bigger fish. I will definetly add some in the future. Take a look at this web site to get a good idea of what they are all about...

I can't think of anything worse than what you experienced. :( I hope you're on Santa's fish list. :D Some how there should be aquarium insurance to protect us against such disasters. I hope you have more than one aquarium to soften the blow. Agate :)

I have 4 boesmani rainbow in my community tank, and they really add color and action, never bothering any of the the other inhabitants. Rainbows are extremely hardy feeding on flake food and frozen brine shrimp or blood worms. They do grow to about 5-6 inches, and you should have a least a...

A timer is a great idea. Three years back, I use to fight brown algae on a regular basis in all my tanks. I was keeping my lights on twelve hours a day. I started limiting the light to feeding time and viewing time of about 2 hours. I have skylights in my condo which allows me to see the...

How big is your tank, Cayote? I keep six rainbow in my 100 gallon tank, and there is a total of 30 fish. 5 large angels 4 Corydoras seussi 1 large Synodontis angelicus 7 Neon Costello Tetra 2 Melanotaenia trifasciata 'Goyder River" males 4 Melanotaenia boesemani males 1 Hypancistrus sp...

Here is a couple of species I really enjoy in my 100 gallon community tank. They are always in action, never bother other fish, very hardy and beautiful to look at. They can grow to six inches. I call them rainbow fish, but here is their handle: Melanotaenia Boesemani and Melanotaenia...

Thanks, Cayote, I'll keep in mind. Always willing to learn! 8) Agate

I don't use a heater in this particular aquarium. It maintains itself at about 77 degrees. The internal pump creates a certain amount of heat. The powerhead was located near the surface. Agate

Over the past three years I have been keeping six aquariums, 100, 75, 55, 40, 20, and 12 gallon. All of them have power heads for UGF or to maintain higher oxygen. For the first time last week, a RIO head got hot and raised the temp by 7 degrees causing me to lose a percentage of my fish. The...

Thanks for the feedback. The tank is 36L x 15W x 16HIGH. Since I'm new to guppys, can their tails grow back if nipped off? Also, if you don't want to breed, will the guppys consume their own fry. If so, if they do it in volume, how do you approach their dietary needs. This looks like a...