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I am looking at getting a reactor to reduce phosphates. It seems that Two Little Fishes 150 is popular but then I saw BRS's dual Reactor for GFO and Carbon . Do people have an opinion which is better? I have a 60 gallon SPS aquarium. Thanks John

This may have been asked before but is there a way the names of the corals can be added to the images in the future? This way I and perhaps others can learn the names and become more knowledgeable. As a side note the new images are very cool. John

Just ran through some test and found my KH to be 16dKH. My Ca is at 460; Ph in the tank is 8 and drip from my calcium reactor is at 6.5. I will do a water change but any thing else I should be doing to lower KH and then to maintain KH afterwards? Thanks John

I have Hamilton Dual Canopy (two bulbs) 400 watt hood system/ballast is a probe M59. I need to buy new bulbs. I want to get the maxium color out of my sps. I have Hamiliton 20 k currently and have not been too happy with the bulbs. I have heard pro's and cons with XM 20 K and that...

I was thinking of getting a pair of these fish. Does anyone have any experience with this type of fish? I have a 70 gallon reef set up. Thanks and Happy Thanksgiving. John

I told myself I would start a Tank Journal by the October meeting. So here goes: I own a 65 gallon Mega flow aquarium with the following dimensions: of 36w x 18 deep x 25h. I have had this aquarium for three years with various corals. Late last year I decided to create an SPS oriented...

I added a calcium reactor about a month ago and I have been testing the waters so to speak and find the following occurring: PH 8.2 in the SPS tank and 6.7 coming out of the Calcium reactor KH/Alkalinity 12.5 Calcium 390 I think the KH is too high and the Calcium is not hitting...

So I am new to the club and here is my first question to the group. I have 60 gallon reef tank with a center Mega Flow with one return. I have a simple sump system with a Mag Pump. I have noticed lately that tiny bubbles are coming out of the return. My sump has plenty of water so the...

I live in the Berkeley area and I will be on vacation for two weeks. I have a friend who will watch my reef aquarium on a daily basis while I am gone. But in case there is a problem, I would like to have a plan in place where he can call an aquarium service in case of an emergency. Any...

Hello, just joined as a new member. I just purchased a dual 400 watt MH canopy from Hamilton Technology. My reef acquarium is in my living room and the fans that come with the canopy are way loud. Does anybody have some suggestions on what type of fans are the quietest fans for such a set...