Pet Forum / Aquaria / Marine Reef / June 2004

Hi all I wonder if anyone could recommend a good hang on wet dry filter for
a 65 gallon tank?

Can someone demystify the additives/vitamins supplements in a reef setup
mystery for me?  I feel like I need a PhD in microbiology for this hobby
sometimes.  For example, if you had to select say 5 additives, what would
they be?

Whats the consensus on blue linka starfish ...good / bad or otherwise.
Will they destroy any coral ?

When it comes to adding to reef tanks does anyone have an opinion on the
best chemical's for calcium, iodine, and simply the total treatment.  I have
consider Seachem, Kent, Tropic Marin, and Siefert.  I currently use
Kalkwasser and Lugols solution, but the expansion on my corals ...

What is an acceptable alkalinity level range for a reef tank (with
small fish load and soft/lps and sps corals). Reason why i ask is im
heading away for a month and have been experiencing drops of around
1dkh per week. I usually aim for around 8dkh (as per NSW). Would it

Can a standard 55gal glass tank be drilled for bulkheads?
I need to switch to a new type of main pump on my 180gal reef tank
ASAP. It went out tonight and I have nothing on hand to cycle it for
now. Hopefully the 4 powerheads will maintain it in the meantime. I'm

   I have a 155 gal tank. with a 40 gal sump
   I would like to increase the sump volume, how ever I do not have room
under the stand.
   I would like to add a second sump (6o gal) with will be remotely located

Can a standard 55gal glass tank be drilled for bulkheads?
I need to switch to a new type of main pump on my 180gal reef tank
ASAP. It went out tonight and I have nothing on hand to cycle it for
now. Hopefully the 4 powerheads will maintain it in the meantime. I'm

Are they good for tanks or do they destroy live sand by eating everything in
it?

I have read about decapsulating of brine shrimp eggs in
http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issues/dec2002/breeder.htm
They say: "These decapsulated cysts can be hatched into nauplii
immediately, or dehydrated in concentrated brine solution

   I just upgraded to a 100g acrylic. The plan was to use the 60g as a
sump - it's 2" too wide to fit under the stand.
   So I got to sell it. I'm in Orange County. Asking $150 OBO.
Also I have a 6ft tank stand that needs to go as well - $40 OBO.

Can somebody tell me what redox potential is please?
Thanks in advance.
Paul

I need to buy a water pump and some other stuff, and the prices here in
Europe (Portugal) are a lot higher than in the us.
Can someone give me good references of an online store that ships to Europe?
Thanks

I have a buddy who is moving and is offering his system to me.  It is about
40 gal, 30"x12.5"X25" and has the stock 2X18w lighting (Eclipse system 3 I
think they call it.).
He has some live rock and sand and a fwe small damsels in it.

Sorry for the cross post, really getting desperate.
Had an order half filled by Aquadirect early last week. My wife has
left a few phone messages and e-mails to see about the rest of the
order but non have been responded to. Buffers are getting mighty low