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In the metro detroit area what lfs is the best to deal with when it comes to trading freshwater (cichlids) in for saltwater supplies and live goods?

I picked up a tank the other day and it had a sump and in the sump was a drip plate over top of a thing of bio balls that sit on top of a piece of egg crate and there is about a one inch space at the bottom to allow water to go into the rest of the tank. Its like a wet dry but the bio balls...

What would be a better choice a 4'x2'x2' glass tank or a 5'x18"x22" acrylic for a s/w reef tank? I know some might say personal choice but is there any pros and cons? Im going to sell one of them but Im not sure which one to keep

Looking for reefers near allendale/Grand Rapids who would let me have the old water from your water changes as close to the time of the water change as possible. Need the bacteria to add to my tank. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

A message to all breeders. If you have not seen the new social group, there is a fish breeders social group located under the community links tab, then social groups. This group is open to all breeders of saltwater and freshwater critters, and also to anyone who would like join who may...

Having a phosphate issue that I'm thinking is coming from my (still relatively) new dry rock. In the interest of keeping this relatively short, the crib notes on my tank would be that I tested for phosphate immediately after the cycle with a liquid test and got no reading, then again at...

I started in this hobby backwards, first got a 12 gallon Fluval edge and turned it into a nano reef tank for my office. For the past 6 months or so I spent over $1500 on equipment (upgraded LED, heater, wave makers, etc) along fish and corals. Besides the money the time devoted to it was...

We have extended our livestock specials thru the end of January: All Saltwater livestock (fish, coral, inverts., liverock...) is 25% off. No limit.

I have a 55 gallon (non drilled) on a solid wood stand $100 I have a 40 high(non drilled) on a solid wood stand $100 I have a "cube" tank its 20"x18"x25" high(non drilled) $60 no stand I have a few 40 highs no stand (non drilled0$40 each I have a 55 gallon acrylic with overflow(corner) its...

I have read that a lot of people will put egg crate down before they but live rock in to protect the bottom from rocks falling. My question is would using under gravel filter plates do the same? I know the holes are a lot smaller thats why I am asking. I also have tons of under gravel plates I...

Found some weird anemones. i think they are some green morph of a commen anemone. What do you all think they are? Anyone have any luck killing these or something like it? i will be using a zapper on them soon but they are multiplying ungodly fast and want them to go away! my coral is finally...

I have two tanks and some equipment available. Both tanks were used for saltwater. I can send pics if you're interested. 180 gallon stand - $50 90 AGA drilled w/oak stand, and canopy - $400 (with built-in overflow box) SOLD CPR Aquatic CY194 Sump - $100 40 gallon flatback hex tank w/custom...

what is the best way to move a established tank when you don't have a established tank at home. I have "empty" tanks but there non saltwater. I have a empty 55 gallon , that has been running with nothing but water and a heater and sponge filter. Could I add salt to that put the live stock in...

Has anyone ever reseal an electric leaking powerhead? My Hydor Koralia back cover was missing. The black and white wires are visible. I am thinking of dabbing it with aquarium safe superglue and seal the back end with silicone when it is dry. Just want to see if anyone has ever attempted to...

I am going to finally do the saltwater tank, i am going to be using my 125 gallon show tank. I have a TON of freshwater supplies and tanks that could be used for both. Right now i am looking for a sump something with a 48x12 foot print would be great. A skimmer A return pump Salt Test kit...

Today I was getting ready to do my weekly water change, and instead of going to my usual LFS to get my RO water, I decided to make a trip down to Blue Fish Aquarium. For me it is about a 30 minute drive but I hadn't been there in 3 or 4 months, so I thought it would be nice to check out their...

I'm giving it 5/5 stars! :D It took a little under a week to get here via ground shipping (I think they use Fed Ex??), and it was $2.50/# + shipping for a total of $76.90, or $3.84/# for twenty pounds shipped. I figured there'd be at least a little bit of rubble from shipping but everything...

A rather simple setup with only the natural filtration of 40 pounds of rock and the water that is in the tank sustaining it beyond the protein skimmer. Skimmer: Reef Octopus BH90 Hang On Skimmer Tank: Fluval osaka 155 bent glass aquarium Sand: Caribsea Arag Alive Fiji Pink sand Light 1...