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Can someone direct me to an online store that has Nassarius Snails for sale? Thanks, ink

The top brace of my 125g plexi tank was cracked a year ago from what I believe to be from the heat of my 400w MH. Because of this, I raised my light hood 6" from the tank and placed a clamp on my tank to keep the crack from getting larger. The crack is about 2 inches long and only now I'm...

I got 50 astrea snails, 3 queen conch, 1 fighting conch, 2 sally light foots, and 1 serpent star on Saturday from Premium Aquatics. Those conch snails are really cool to watch! ink

I am noticing some cyanobacteria growths in my tank. What are some reasons for it and what can I do to get rid of it? Thanks, ink

So what you're saying is that the solution remains blue? If so, then according to the test, your dKH is greater than 16. Maybe a faulty test? I would get a second opinion on the KH of your water. ink

This doesn't exactly have to do with the original topic but.... Do you folks from Hawaii get your water and/or critters from local beaches? I'm a Hawaii native btw, but at the time, I was completely oblivious to the reefs. ink

When I first set up my reactor, I went through several 5 lb aluminum bottles like water. I knew it had to be a leak so I did as many suggested and used soapy water. Could not find a darn thing. So instead I switched to 10 lb. steel bottles and I've had no problems since. To this day, I'm not...

Has anyone ordered any of the reef janitors from flying fish express? I'm interested to find out what kind of experiences people has had with them. ink

Where do you get the magnavore magnets? Also, has anyone tried those magnets that premium aquatics sells? ink

I haven't had any good experiences with Nerites as well. I usually found them on the outside of my tank somewhere...like on the carpet. ink

Hi, what dKH should the effluent of my calcium reactor be set for? What do you all have it set for? Also, what pH should the effluent be? Thanks, ink

It is in the sump. Where does the gate valve and water level come into play? Thanks, ink

Ah, thanks for the responses!

Could anyone with a reef devil help me to optimize my skimmer? I don't remember how this is done. Thanks in advance, ink