Keeping Marine Aquarium

Many folks mistakenly think that undergravel filters are obsolete. However, when it comes to freshwater aquaria, nothing could be further from the truth. We solve many peoples water quality problems by advising them to install an undergravel system, when the only filter they have is a small power filter on their freshwater tanks. Undergravel filters are inexpensive, and though they require monthly vac

These consist of two Magtinics and two 10,000K lamps by Coralife. Tom alternates the Magtinics with the 10Ks. All of the lamps are standard fluorescents (Normal Output).

The lights sit on top of a glass canopy and are all on timers. One strip on each tank comes on at 11AM; the other strip comes on at noon. The lights stay on for 12 hours each, with the first strip off at 11PM and the others at midnight. Thus, the tanks are lit by s

keeping marine aquarium

As promoters of ideas to general audiences, there are reasons for forwarding generalizations about how big is big enough and hence I have oft-stated (and stand by) my suggestion that forty gallons is a good minimum for a beginner marine system. This is large enough to provide living space, allow for landscaping and grants enough leeway should the "power go out", something die, overfeeding occur

Smaller systems are inherently less stable, more prone to crash, less flexible functionally and esthetically. Plus, surprising to some, no real cost-savings per gallon

There is no absolute right/wrong to any given arrangement of components, makes and models of gear in a filtering scheme. Many methods are employed with greater/lesser success that often has more to do with diligent testing, observation and maintenance than cost and complexity of gear. Bear in mind that whateve

Keep water shielded and away from your chiller. If you touch anything around your mechanicals and controllers, keep your darned hands out of the system. Emphatic enough?

Livestock:

May be collected (check with local law/Fish and Game re licensing/restrictions) or purchased direct from dealers or mail order. Acclimation is ideally the same as for tropicals; dips/baths at least, quarantine at best. Beware of fast changes in temperature, anything more than 5 degrees F. in collecting, moving temperate livestock.

Biological disease is rarely a problem w

Breeding African Cichlids
HOW TO CARE FOR AFRICAN CICHLIDS BREEDING Once you have established your aquarium of African Cichlids, and decided which species you prefer best, you’ll observe after several months that your acclimated Cichlids are happy, healthy and well adjusted within their new community. In time, you may begin to observe displays of ....

Need help with DIY Moonlights
I'm looking for ideas to put moonlights in my 30 gallon Eclipse system hood. Where you guys get your Moonlights from, I check Canadian Tire & HD, they don't have it and BA and e-bay costing a lot. Any ideas how to make them or places to get them from. Thanks!.

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Forum: Chattanooga Reefers Aquarium Club Posted By: Chris Post Time: August 22nd, 2006 at 09:17 PM.