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On my 330 gal reef tank, I currently have an ATI Bubblemaster 250 skimmer. When it works, it is fantastic. But it is delicate, and the mesh wheel power heads have starting issues. My question is what skimmer would you recommend to replace it. The footprint is 14.2x9.5x20.8. In my case...

Where are the best places to snorkel in the Big Island in September? I saw a few words near the captain cook monument. I am an aquarium freak and just want to see them in their natural habitat. Yes, I have yellow tangs, koles, and more. Are any of the snorkeling tour boats really worth it...

I concur with the suggestions of Hanauma Bay and Sharks Cove. I have done both of them and both can get crowded. If your taking children, I would stick with Hanauma Bay, but it does get extremely crowded. There are also some catamaran tour boats that offer snorkling which can be very nice but...

I have never seen a temperature probe with a removable cap. If you remove the cap, there is a good change you may break the temperature probe. The cap on most pH probes is clear with fluid in it. You need to remove it. Per the previous post, never leave a pH probe dry or store it in...

Thanks. Works for me.

Hi: Do anyone have a good design for mounting a 48" 6 bulb Tek T5 light fixture in a 100 gal hood. Would be interested on an approach that works well.

Your first big decision is inline or drop-in. Drop-ins are lower risk since no additional plumbing is required, buth they are not as efficient as inlines. All chillers make some noise especially 1/4HP, both from the compressor and the fan if your room is very quiet.

What were the new stores, so I can put them on my list for the next visit. Thanks for the input.

I have visited there a number of times. They really do not have what I consider great saltwater stores. They have a manufacturer of large tanks that is interesting. But the selection in Washington State and California is better in my opinion. Some of the hotels have mega size tanks with...

You can purchase fish there at local stores (keep receipt) and check them in. You can not hand carry on the plane. That way they still make a profit. Same for plants, you need a person who gives you an agricultural stamp for the plant purchased. The locals know what is allowed especially a...

Did you ever get any more small yellow tangs in. Never got a call that they arrived.

How do the powerhead versions such as Geo waste Kalk. Don't they have a timer on the power head that turns off the pump approximately an hour before one drips. Thanks your information and insight is very valuable.

When selecting a Kalkreactor is the stirrer type or powerhead type more reliable or easy to maintain? Looking at GEOs and others but some actual experience with them would be valuable information for me.

After two years of playing with the BM250, I am about ready to give up. Thus I am looking for a recommendation for another skimmers with the same performance and footprint, and substantially less maintenance.

2 pumps failed on mine I have my BM250 over a year. First it starts with sporatic starts. Then I trimmed the mess and they work. After about a year, it looks like the bushings wear thin. I purchase one new pump, ouch that is expensive. I can no longer get either of the original pumps to...

PM me. I have a number rose anemone that I would trade or sell if the others fall through. Live in Richland.

For the depth you are talking about, the 250W MH are just fine. 400W will cost you more to operate and the bulbs are more expensive. I assume that these are both moguls. If the 400W are HQI, I would stay away from them due to limited bulb selections and reliability issues. HQIs always have...

Is it worth the extra cost to go with the vho verses the ho in the tek t5s? Does more than one supplier provide bulbs for these?

Are you measuring the pH always at the same time of day. pH varies considerably depending on the time of day and when your lights are on or off. My pH is always the highest just before the lights go off and lowest just before they go on. The variance can be .5 or more. If you are unable to...

Hi: For all kinds of data on metal halide bulbs, check out Sanja website. My experience is that the moguls are cheaper especially in the 400W. I also have had mixed results with 400W DEs and convered back to moguls. As for 250W, they are about the same. There are clearly more options in...