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    Spectrapure UPLC-II ATO stopped working

    I've had a Spectrapure UPLC-II auto top off controller (see photo) for ~10 years. It's worked without a problem. I basically haven't touched it in all that time. This morning I discovered the water level was low and while I can hear the pump/motor running, it's not pulling water into the...
  2. E

    First saltwater build -- how's this for equipment? General advice appreciated.

    Hey everybody! I have 2 freshwater tanks (75 gallon community tank and 60 litre shrimp tank) and I'm looking to start a 60 litre saltwater tank soon. For the tank, I'm going with an ADA 60P (60 litre, ~17 gallon) tank with a Seapora Empress cabinet. Due to size limitations, I am going to go...
  3. Seafeather

    Shed a Little Light...

    Hello all! Please give me your lighting recommendations! I'm currently running a Waterbox Eden 20 (so 16x16x16) and the light it comes with is...ehh. They're actually sending me a new controller because the one I currently have is broken, but honestly it's just a garbage light. I don't know...
  4. Because Yes

    Build Thread Project Hong Kong !

    Welcome to my Build, below is my Equipement + upcoming orders where I would like to as you advice :). It will be mixed reef with mostly sps and softies maybe few easy sps. Reef Assistant App (made by me :) - Praxis Reef Aquarium - Red Sea S400 (2017 model i think) bought used from LFS...
  5. IndigoAlive

    Looking for an automatic feeder for a 60 gallon tank under $100

    I’m looking at getting an automatic feeder for my 60 gallon reef tank however I’ve always been skeptical about them over feeding. I want one under $100 that I can put small pellets in and won’t over feed, currently inhabitants of the tank include 1 mellanaris wrasse 2 yellow tail damsels 2...
  6. Z

    Which powerhead should I get?

    I've seen so many differing opinions on powerheads out there and would like to hear experienced opinions for my particular setup. I have around your average 40 gallon breeder which I plan on stocking with softies and lps and it's my first time setting up a reef tank! My stocking plan is going to...
  7. Z

    New 48 Gallon Saltwater Help

    Hello! I have been in the fish keeping hobby for around 4 years at this point (I'm still in highschool). I have had one 20 gallon freshwater tank which I recently had to get rid of to clear room and currently have a 10 gallon saltwater tank running with a Watchman Goby and Candy Cane pistol...
  8. BGrand

    Hydros XP8 Replacement - Kraken vs Start vs XP8 – What Would You Do?

    Hey everyone, I could use some advice. I scored a 10-month-old 180-gallon setup with all the gear for an amazing deal. Spent six months cleaning it up and making it my own (painting, plumbing, and aquascaping). It’s now cycled and running with fish, and in a few months, I’ll start moving coral...
  9. Matt Bravo

    Exposed cable

    Hey everyone, I was cleaning my orbit today and noticed what I believe to be an exposed cable. Do you guys think I’d be able to use some putty over the exposed section to cover the wire?
  10. Introvertedmaniack

    so many questions about things and information overloaded, please help!

    Hello everyone! I'm starting to feel lazy just coming on here everytime I get stuck for information, but everytime I do my own research I get overloaded with different information, conflicting information, and advice that doesn't seem applicable to my particular case :( I've got a 65L tank...
  11. FireUnderwater

    Wife approved 75G upgrade

    My two year old and I finally convinced my wife to let me upgrade our 32G BioCube that’s been running for about 6-7 months to a 75G! Now, I just have quite a few questions. Tank will be a full reef with the following (hopefully) stocking depending on sourcing/personalities. Yellow Eye Kole...
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