Recent content by Nemo2007

A high quality protein skimmer is always preferred but it may be too early to tell if the one you have is working yet. I believe skimmers take at least a week or so to break in properly. it took me at least that long to do it with my Euroreef skimmer. You may have a better idea of how its...

If that's the case, I would like some too. :lol:

I agree with Ben. I used to use an 8 bulb system over a 23 inch deep, 4 foot tank. The more the better for what you desire in the future. Just remember, not all T5 systems are created equal. I think I would have done better with a six bulb system that used individual reflectors and higher...

I will rectify the pH test issue tomorrow.

Well, I would not say my tank is at its prime right now because I recently moved across the state and lost some of my stock in the move. The only have two or three frags from the acropora colonies I used to have. I have only three fish with the most expensive being a Ctenochaetus tominiensis...

To me, the salinity is lower than preferred for invertebrates. How long has this tank been set up because I would imagine ammonia levels should be very low to zero unless its a newer tank. (- or overfed, or under filtered, or something just died) Anyway, in my own experience, when I first...

Thanks, I will try some of those techniques starting with the vinegar. I have two socks that were missed in the wash and I'll have to keep rotating them which is a lot cause the small pore size clogs quicker. I have already sent them though the wash 2 more times in just water with one more to...

Okay, so my wife didn't look in the washing machine before hand and washed my filter socks again with the regular wash and detergent. I usually only use Chlorox Bleach with my filter socks and rinse them twice before putting them back in the rotation. I am concerned the detergent may leave a...

I was reading your question but honestly, if your tank looks nice the way it is, you probably already have enough rock for a 55G tank. Sometimes less is more. It would help to see pics of the tank.

No kidding....one of the Hamilton bulbs blew out within the first week. They are sending me a replacement and I asked them to send a 14k bulb instead of a 10k bulb which they agreed to do. Meanwhile, because I'm inpatient, I went over and bought a replacement bulb from what used to be Big Al's...

Thanks for the input. I will adjust the halides accordingly. I'm thinking 11 to 7 for now.

I always thought it was recommended to rest newly mixed saltwater in its containers after mixing it together anyway. --At least a couple of days.

Okay, so the tank is looking good but I see a little green algae on the glass and rock. I recently moved and had to reset the tank. It took two to three days to get everything back into the tank. I kept near half of the original water and had some guy top my system off with real seawater...

Okay, The Hamilton set-up is in place. The workmanship is beautiful. The quality control is a little lacking. One of the two fans does not turn on and the instructions saw never run the fixture if the fans are not on. I called Hamilton and they were really helpful and courteous. They are...

A solution was found. I got a little professional help to modify the tank stands so they would fit the tank. Unfortunately the glass lids no longer fit but I only used one anyway. Fortunately, the guy only charged me $10 to do the job. The end result looked really clean and you have to...