Recent content by Oreo0313

So, I've set my tank up and am getting some pretty decent coralline algae growth, and I thought the fish were healthy. Then the other day I noticed my blue tang acting funny, rubbing the rock and darting around the tank. The next day I noticed the tang had white spots. I researched the symptoms...

Let me start by saying that I've relied heavily on people's posts while starting this hobby. My tank has finished its first cycle and is purring along in my living room with many happy inhabitants. I'm sure many of the tips I've learned through trial and error or have read elsewhere are posted...

While I consider myself handy, the subject of lighting is beyond my expertise. I know LED is the way to go. I was looking into this as a DIY project, but quickly was overwhelmed. There are tons of people selling LED panels on ebay, though something tells me that their cheap price means they...

Hello all, First, I'd like to say how much of a help this forum has been in establishing my first tank. I knew this hobby would be costly and time-consuming, but I had no idea there were so many options for nearly every aspect of the hobby. That said, I'm facing yet another choice (hopefully...

Hey there, Ape. I just took a look at the Reef Octopus. They have really good reviews. I'm going to go with it. However, I'm not sure about size. I'm running a 30 gallon sump+90 gallon tank. I have a little over 100lbs of rock and roughly 2 inches of sand. That material must displace at least 10...

Thanks! I'll look into the Needlewheel 110 and the Jager. The Jager heaters are pretty long though. Do you know if you can place them in a pump horizontally? I took your other advice and purchased a Tunze recirculation pump. It comes in today, thankfully, since I think my girlfriend would kill...

Hello everyone. I have my 90 gallon tank up and running. It's currently on its first cycle, going on week 2. I have been looking into getting a protein skimmer, but there are so many options, and online reviews are conflicting. I'm not looking to spend a great deal money. i just want something...

Hello all, I bought a used 90 gallon bowfront for my living room. It came with a panworld 100px pump. This pump is LOUD! To me, at least. I am looking for the quietest possible external return pump, without getting into the ultra expensive brands. Someone please help. I don't want to go over...

Hello everyone. I'm new to this hobby, so this site and everyone's posts are a goldmine. I have a problem with the placement of my sump return pump. The previous owner placed the sump return pump 2 feet behind the entire unit. This won't work, as I'm placing the system against the wall. So, I...

Hello everyone. I'm new to this hobby, so this site and everyone's posts are a goldmine. I have a problem with the placement of my sump return pump. The previous owner placed the sump return pump 2 feet behind the entire unit. This won't work, as I'm placing the system against the wall. So, I...