Questions about Sump

I am new to the marine world and would like to gain insight from the many knowledgeable people here. I inherited a 75gal tank from a friend who doesn’t have the time to run an aquarium; it has never been used before. I have been researching marine aquariums for a few months now and want to go with a...

47 column

hello. I am just starting to get back into saltwater tanks I have had one about 10 yrs agobut didnt have the time or energy. I had a tank full of malawi cichlids. Iwouldlike to hear your thoughts on starting somethingin my 47 column tank. the question i have is that im looking to do a LR and LS withsome...

Had a stroke a few months ago, im now force too call it quits

Im sorry, Im comfused too where I should had post this. Date of minor stroke 5/02/2010 Date I began this message 5/27/2010 Due to the minor stroke, I knowingly began this message knowing it would take me a long while to complete it, while each time reviewing this message, I was editing it due to the many...

20k to 15k lighting nightmare

I have had a 37 gallon with a 150W 20k MH for 6 years, it was a well established tank, real fiji tonga rock back when i could still find it. Anyways, I just upgraded to a 72 Bow with (2) 250W 15k MH. I put all my old rock and sand in the new tank with a little new base (dead & dry) rock, I used all of...

Anemone Crisis

My anemone died in my tank and by the time i got home only the base of the anemone was left knowing that when an anemone dies it releases toxins i reset the tank by cleaning it and making all new fresh saltwater and new live sand. I also cleand the filter, the skimmer, and the powerhead. The only thing that...