Recent content by brian90vette

Thanks, I actually did add a potein skimmer and the brown algea has been diminished significantly. Ive heard alot of bad things about the seaclone protein skimmer but so far its done nothing but pull tons of dark brown gunk out of the tank each day. Ive noticed that now the algea is green...

My 55 gallon saltwater has been running for about two weeks and the live rock has turned brown as it is covered with algea. Is this common? I've added a bunch of turbo snails but they can only do so much. Can I take the rock out of the tank and clean it? If so, what is the best way to do this...

Its amazing that bio wheels have not been introduced in the UK. I find that unbelievable. I was looking in an old pet warehouse magazine from 1996 and see that the emperor 400 bio wheel was out way back then. that means they have been out for atleast 7 years.Well I run a emperor 400 and cant be...

Got one of my magnums at petsmart.com for $88. the prosystem which includes bio wheels and a gravel cleaaner. I seen the deluxe system which is a step down at the local fish store for $229. Ive also seen great deals on canister filters at ebay. The magum is see through for easy visibility and...

Yes the MAgnum 350 is a great filter.

Nice Tank. I wanted to suggest purchasing your next tank from the newspaper or Ebay. I got my tank on ebay and I got a hell of a deal. I figure why buy new when you can get everything i.e filters gravel even fish all thrown in. My tank was a local pick up but I got tons of coral, fish and...

very nice. plants all look very healthy. Whats the sizes ?

what size tank is that?

Thanks guys.. The plants are alive.. Im using one regular florescent that came with the tank and a aquatic plant bulb I purchased from Petsmart. I plan to add more plants soon. I think live plants really add another dimension to the tank that plastics cant replicate. Brian

Heres one more picture froma distance. I had to relocate it out in the garage as the inside is being retiled. The fish are quite happy outside though as the heater keeps them nice and kozy. Cant wait to get them back inside.

Here is a small section of my 80 gallon Fresh water community. Inside this accrylic is a bustling community. 2 yellow Angels 4 bela sharks 2 tiger barbs 5 neon tetras 2 tiger barbs 5 glass catfish 2 dwarf gouramis 2 female bettas 2 lemon tetras

I am also a supporter of the magnum 350. Very quiet and very reliable. Brian