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You can have the population you are looking for (probably already do). If you are ever concerned you can always drop in a $15 bottle once every...
As mentioned you *could* - I think its rather unsightly myself, but each to their own. Do you have rock in this tank? If so that’s plenty for pods...
Hi mdaigle21. I actually use a siphon drain to return the refugium to my sump (I like to have a separate refugium from my sump so to control water...
Hello ReefPilot and welcome to 3Reef. Pex is fine to use on your marine tank, I have not used it but my neighbor is a plumber and he uses it in...
If the tube is bendable its a hydroid. If its a hard calcium based tube that would snap than its a tube worm.
Happy Holidays to all my 3Reef family - and a safe and happy new years !
Thank you. This past year has been a crazy one – I should take a picture of the tank and post it as that would tell the story. The front and side...
There are many ways to skin a cat – now, I don’t know why anyone would want to…but that’s between them and the law. Anywho … let me start by...
That's way too deep. unless you have a monster sump you simply will beck siphon too much water. As suggested drill a hole under the water level...
ReeRon is correct. I was a little confused on what he wrote and I wouldn’t suggest the box he used for a spacer. It was get soft from water vapor...
Fuss all you want – get it perfect before you start your reef. Once the reef is growing the rock become glued together and there is no moving it....
How old is this set up and how long has the live rock been in the tank? Sounds like new live rock that is experiencing die off and your tank is...
An important thing to keep in mind is that the skimmer is removing DOC’s and the refugium is removing nitrates. DOC’s break down into nitrates. But...
In my opinion no. In my experience it was only after I installed Ozone in addition to my refugium that my skimmer (eventually) stopped producing....
Agreed. Nice filter feeders that do not require your attention to survice. Just enjoy them. Tho I will agree with you .... pictures pictures...
Wow – I forgot about this. I started this thread nearly 2 years ago to get one of those fantastically informative 3Reef threads underway. Looks...
I am glad they are recovering for you. Take water home with you to test - or keep the test kits in your car and test at your lunch hour. Good luck...
Oh I remember those days – been there too … ok, next time you need to move an established coral always keep it at the same distance from your lights....
why did you move them if they were doing well? Move them back, they are very hardy and will probably recover if they are not too far gone.
I haven’t added anything to my tank in years – a couple months back I noticed red flat worms … these things are like Crypto – its always in your...
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