Pet Forum / Aquaria / Marine Reef / October 2003

I was told the optimum pH level is 8.2 ppm. I was also told that if they go
higher, it's not really a problem, that the fish like it.  I'm hovering
around 9.0 ppm. Is this too high?
Thanks

One of my Percula Clowns is breathing very hard and I can't figure out why.
All fish in my tank are very friendly and are, with the exception of the
clown, doing great.  My tank is less than 6-months old.  I have never lost
anything and I feel so helpless and so bad for him.  I do a ...

When you pull up a powerhead or pump from the bottom of the tank to clean
off the intake.. make sure the *outlet* is pointing down into the tank.. and
not aimed at the wall behind the tank.
Teeb

Do you guys remember this sump?
http://www.sparklingfloorservice.com/tank/55sump1.jpg
Well, it has been replaced with this one.  It only took me 8 months to make a
stronger one with 1/4" material for myself.

I have a Custom Sea Life T1 circulation pump.  This is the one with
the titanium bearings.  It is a -very quiet- pump.  The problem is
that I think it is transferring too much heat into my aquarium.  The
previous pump I had, which was a cheap pump (aquamedic) was noisy and

A new scientific study published on September 22 says that commercial
whaling by Japanese and Russian fleets over a half a century ago could be
the cause of a mysterious, massive decline of the ecosystem surrounding
Alaska's Aleutian Islands.

We started a new reef site. Plenty of space for pictures of your reef
tank. Please help us get started by seeding the forums. Thanks A
million.
http://www.open-oceans.com

If you feed your fish garlic due to a suspected parasite how many days
and how much garlic do you feed?

If you search for thrill in rec.aquaria you get some interesting
results. The thrill of owning rare breeds, the thrill of keeping
difficult varieties, the thrill of feeding live bait to carnivorous
fish, the thrill of your first cichlid breeding... I'd really like to

I've had an old style QO for two years- pretty happy with it (small
size and queit, of course).
Looking for a backup...
Thanks

Hos anyone have any experiance with thee xm 10.000k 175 bulbs .
I just got one and it seems very green. will it turn more blue white as it
burns.  I t is a big change from my old ushios.

The situation in our market changes frequently, new stores
appear, so I will ask you again - what is the source of
live sand you could recommend for seeding larger amount of
dead sand? I am not talking about the sand with bacteria only

I've got a new 75 gallon tank. I want to have it house the following
fish:
    Blue spotted puffer
    Porcupine puffer

I am looking to upgrade lighting on my 72 gallon reef.
I am planning on getting Aqualine-Bushke dual hqi's
Question is should I get dual 250w or dual 150w.
currently have soft corals and lps. but looking to

I would like to thank everyone who has given me good advice over the
last three months.  I started out with a spare 20g tank and have
upgraded to my 55g.  My fresh water fish were not happy loosing their
tank to the salt water fish but have forgiven me LOL.  I keep reading