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Hi euthyphro, Here's how I would describe a refugium setup: First off, a refugium is not a stand alone filter but a part of a bigger filter...
I second the suggestion for a canister filter. In the long run you will replace it with a refgium/sump with a good skimmer, but getting started it...
The beauty of working from home is your walter cooler is 46 gal and has coral in it. ;D Don't even have to stop working with a good cordless phone.
OK, I talked with a mechanic friend and he believes this is possible. So, I ordered a wiper delay from JCWhitney and I'm going to give it a go....
Hi Everyone, I thought I'd follow-up on my brain's progress. So far all of the holes have healed and it puffs up at night. I'm just waiting for...
I thought RO water should read 1.000. I'll heat some up to 77F and test it. And, you are right, refractos are getting cheaper. Well worth the...
Hi All, I have two gravity tests. One is a SeaTes and one is an Instant Ocean. The Seates reads my tank at 1.024 and the IO reads it at 1.028....
OK, I was driving in the rain yesterday and it hit me,"Why couldn't I use a windshield wiper delay to build a DIY wavemaker?" Has anyone thought of...
The parameters are "perfect"? I maintain a stable 9-10DKH with 1.024 salinity. My refugium is huge and I never have any nitrates. Throw in a 1/4...
Hi all, I have a large brain coral that used to be the center piece of my tank. Since moving it to a new tank ~2.5 months ago it does not "puff"...
Hi, I just had a bag of activated carbon break in my sump and some of the particles made it into my tank. I am doing my best to remove the...
Hello Again All, Well, my Open brain coral appears to be coming back. The holes have sealed up and it expands at night. BUT, it shrinks back...
Thanks for the advice so far. I don't believe anything is snacking on it, but I'll setup the night camera tonight. As for my parameters: SG -...
I'm losing my brain also. It seems to come back at night, but shrivles up with the lights on. Any help will be appreciated.
Hi Fastlife, Did you ever bring your brain back to health? Mine is reall looking bad and I'm hoping for a miracle.
Hi, I have a sick brain coral that is confusing the heck out of me. I was out of town for two weeks and during that time the brain coral shrunk...
Hi All, First off, I know diseases has it's own board but it's not viewed enough yet. That said, I have a blue hippo who is developing white...
Hi All, Sorry I can't provide a picture. It's just way too small. But, I have what looks like a crab burrowed into my brain coral. Has anyone...
This is my first tank and I'm already addicted. Bought it for $100 fully stocked.
Hi Everyone, I just recieved three small starfish from a friend with a FOWLR tank. Now, my wife loves them but I have read that some of these...
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