Recent content by edshern

I need to replace the pump on my in sump berlin classic skimmer. 90 gallon tank 20 gallon sump. I've searched the boards and it sounds like mag run too hot, so what would be a better choice? how many gph rating has worked for the rest of you? as always, thank you.

unfortunately I dont have a refugium yet, just a 20 gallon sump. does that change this opinon?

I'm confused about how to feed my fish in my 92 gallon reef tank. 8 fish (flame hawk, pacific tang, 2 chromis, neon goby, blue velvet cardinal, bangai cardinal) each about 1 1/2 inches long) i alternate flake food, frozen brine(thawed in some tank water), formula one and two. right now i turn...

opinions please: tiger tail cucumbers?, yes or no? love em or hate em? sallyfoots?- yes or no? pistol shrimp?- yes or no brittle stars? - yes or no blue linkia star? - yes or no

i set up my 92c about 6 months ago. i'm using 2 allglass 110w power compact fixtures, 1 sitting behind the other. , 50/50 bulbs (half white half actinic) totals 210w pc. i guess most would feel this is probably not enough but this is my first tank and so far so good. getting great coraline...

hi, my 1st reef tank is now 6 months old, and i think lookin pretty good. it turns out, besides my coral, i really like the crabs, and star fish, and hermits, and shrimp and stuff. i've seen alot of reviews of fish and coral density in a tank, but how about the crawly things. Here's a list of...

ok, I've been through 4 garbage cans for my makeup water. I have tried 2 rubbermaids and two other brands. (i keep 2 32 gallon cans , one for fresh ro and one for salt) each have developed what appear to be hairline cracks and leaked all over :( :( could be cracking from the heater? have i...

hi all, i had a leather that was looking very unhealthy for quite a while. after a 3 minute dip in ro water, he's (she's?) looking much better. while most residents in my 92 look great there are 2 that look sad (a star polyp and a brain) since the dip worked so well on the leather i was...

ok, i've been tryin for 2 weeks to catch a couple of chromis. (fast little critters) any tricks of the trade you can suggest. as always the advise is appreciated.

i emailed an internet fish site the following message. their answer follows. Your thoughts would be appreciated. QUestion: I would like to add some critters to my reef tank.What do you think would be appropriate for my tank. 92 gallon corner tank started 4 months ago 220 watts power compacts...

i just bought from a lfs what they called a rock anemone. It has a diameter of approximately 3" across, whiteish, with short stubby tentacles ringing the oral disk, with a purple(ish) spot right in the center. are these good guys or bad guys for my 92 gallon reef tank? thanks

i have a 92 gallon corner reef tank . Putting in lps and softies (sps if light allows) Space on top, because of its shape (one quarter of a circle) limits my lighting options. for a few reasons i cant use metal halide. now the question. what wattage is required for this reef? is the rule of...

my flamehawk looks great , eats well and doin well, but , everymorning i find him in my toadstool leather and he's a pale pink. turns back to bright red during the day. any thoughts? stats 92 gallon, berlin skimmer, uv, power compact (110 watts) 11 hours/day good chemistry,