http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/ en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:33:14 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/ http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f14/reef-bone-123526-new-post.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:38:24 GMT I have some reef bone/once been live rock that I wanted to use in my tank now, the are in a plastic container now and been there for over a year. I want to add them back to the aquarium and my question is can I just dump them in the aquarium or should i put them in water first? All you guys have... I have some reef bone/once been live rock that I wanted to use in my tank now, the are in a plastic container now and been there for over a year. I want to add them back to the aquarium and my question is can I just dump them in the aquarium or should i put them in water first?
All you guys have been so good here, I love this site!
Thanks!
Alex ]]> titoav15 http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f14/reef-bone-123526.html http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f14/tricked-by-a-fire-shrimp-123519-new-post.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:27:21 GMT After just looking into my tank shortly after i added my fire shrimp to my aquarium, i notice the shell of him sitting on the sand. So i think to myself oh my its been no more than 3 hours and this guys already been attacked, but i don't have any fish that would have attacked it. So after removing the skeleton, i thought, i think it molted its skin, because their wasn't the big feelers attached to this shell.. So after a near heart attack, there he is sitting on the back one of my LR's. What a close call that was! :bowl: ]]> borlaracing9 http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f14/tricked-by-a-fire-shrimp-123519.html http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f14/do-i-need-a-nitrate-filter-123503-new-post.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:10:00 GMT I am new to salt tanks. I have started a 125 gallon fish/partial reef tank and have brown algae. I know vendors will say that I need a nitrate filter but do I really? Is it worth it for what they cost? Does it cut down on water changes that much and does it help to control the algae? I am new to salt tanks. I have started a 125 gallon fish/partial reef tank and have brown algae. I know vendors will say that I need a nitrate filter but do I really? Is it worth it for what they cost? Does it cut down on water changes that much and does it help to control the algae? ]]> deanp88 http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f14/do-i-need-a-nitrate-filter-123503.html http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f14/brown-algae-taking-over-123473-new-post.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:44:01 GMT I have a 125 gallon tank that has been set up for about a month. I have lights for reef, under tank wet/dry filter and a skimmer. In the last couple days brown algae is growing like crazy on the sand bed. I can blend it in and in a 2-3 hours it is back again. I have Damsels, bicolor angel and... I have a 125 gallon tank that has been set up for about a month. I have lights for reef, under tank wet/dry filter and a skimmer. In the last couple days brown algae is growing like crazy on the sand bed. I can blend it in and in a 2-3 hours it is back again. I have Damsels, bicolor angel and a trigger and about 50 pounds of rock which about 15 of that is live rock. How can I get rid of the algae? ph 8.2, no ammonia, gravity is 1.23. Also, how long until I see some growth on live rock? Thanks!!!! ]]> deanp88 http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f14/brown-algae-taking-over-123473.html http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f14/coral-questions-123434-new-post.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:04:17 GMT Hey this might be a dumb question but I am thinking about setting up a salt water tank with live rock and corals but I need to know this first. How do you move/transport the corals, such as getting them from the LFS into the tank safely? How do you do it to make sure that it is not harmed, and am I... Hey this might be a dumb question but I am thinking about setting up a salt water tank with live rock and corals but I need to know this first. How do you move/transport the corals, such as getting them from the LFS into the tank safely? How do you do it to make sure that it is not harmed, and am I wrong in thinking that some corals can harm humans? Thanks for helping me everybody even if they are dumb questions. ]]> th08tu http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f14/coral-questions-123434.html http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f14/75-gallon-fowlr-filtration-123430-new-post.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:25:30 GMT I am getting a 75 gallon SW tank.At my lfs the guy said to put in a 30 gallon long sump with a protein skimmer in side and a heater in the clean part of the sump.This is the planned stocking list: x1 yellowhead jawfish x1 sixline wrasse x2 ocellaris clown x1 royal gramma x1 long-nosed... I am getting a 75 gallon SW tank.At my lfs the guy said to put in a 30 gallon long sump with a protein skimmer in side and a heater in the clean part of the sump.This is the planned stocking list:

x1 yellowhead jawfish
x1 sixline wrasse
x2 ocellaris clown
x1 royal gramma
x1 long-nosed hawkfish
x1 flame dwarf angelfish

Anyway is this good filtration???

thanks:zook: ]]> fishboy444 http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f14/75-gallon-fowlr-filtration-123430.html http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f14/tips-on-buying-rock-substrate-123408-new-post.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:17:35 GMT I can't seem to find any of the really large synthetic rock structures anywhere. The wife wants the aquarium looking a lot better - currently it is a collection of disjointed dead coral pieces. I'm looking for something big that will make a statement and haven't seen anything online or in my local shops. Any info is appreciated.

I am considering live rock but size is still an issue unless I guess I glue them together. ]]> windward side http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f14/tips-on-buying-rock-substrate-123408.html http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f14/what-filtration-system-has-the-least-salt-spray-123407-new-post.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:11:30 GMT I'm frustrated with my current 125 gallon tank mainly b/c I'm having to deal with salt spray (salt condensation on the rim of the tank), etching of the glass, and issues with moisture at the base of the tank. I have external Pelican pumps (I know they aren't great), and am looking to totally revamp the tank.

My question is this... If I go with an wet/dry filter how much spray if any is there? This key as I'm going to install it in very close proximity to a very expensive laminate floor.

My goal is maximal biological filtration with the lowest risk of water damage.

Any tips are greatly appreciated. ]]> windward side http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f14/what-filtration-system-has-the-least-salt-spray-123407.html http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f14/adding-rock-questions-123381-new-post.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 20:03:29 GMT I have a bunch of reef rubble coming and it's pretty much just dry inert stuff (not live and mostly bleached). I'm going to convert my refugium from sand/chaetomorpha to rock only. I'll add the remaining rock to the DT. Do I need to cure the rock separately or just let it run its course in the tank?

Thanks. ]]> lynxpilot http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f14/adding-rock-questions-123381.html http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f14/water-cycle-help-needed-first-sw-tank-123375-new-post.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 17:43:21 GMT Hi...I got a testing kit...drove 45 miles to get one and the one they had didnt test for nitrate..but I have the strip (i know, but better than nothin)It does test ammonia and nitrite though. Sooo My tank(45H) is still just live sand, marco rock 50lb, and live fiji10lb, and no living creature but... Hi...I got a testing kit...drove 45 miles to get one and the one they had didnt test for nitrate..but I have the strip (i know, but better than nothin)It does test ammonia and nitrite though. Sooo My tank(45H) is still just live sand, marco rock 50lb, and live fiji10lb, and no living creature but my darn aiptasia. (a whole nother topic) I tested the ammonia and the nitrite this morning and got
Ammonia 3.0
Nitrite 0.3
Nitrate 20

The ammonia is really between the 1.5 and 3.0 but closer to the 3.0
I raised the temp to 80 and have not changed the salinity which reads at 1.024
Did not put the shrimp in until I could really read the ammonia, my strip kit didnt have it.
Now what...I have not done a water change and need to know if you have any suggestions or advice where to go, now that I have more exact testing. Been running 12 days with sand, 10 days with Marco rock and 5 days with live rock added. Thanks so much..Stacy ]]> lilfirefly http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f14/water-cycle-help-needed-first-sw-tank-123375.html http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f14/okay-so-i-ended-up-getting-this-123373-new-post.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 17:33:40 GMT I ended up getting that 70g reef ready acrylic tank, I posted about earlier, It was a deal I could not refuse, $100, for it includign the tank, stand, canopy, top, and other misc stuff, the tank has some minor damage, and some small scratches, so I need some advice on plumbing, (no idea how), and... I ended up getting that 70g reef ready acrylic tank, I posted about earlier, It was a deal I could not refuse, $100, for it includign the tank, stand, canopy, top, and other misc stuff, the tank has some minor damage, and some small scratches, so I need some advice on plumbing, (no idea how), and scratch removal, it is acrylic, and I know there are scratch kits, But i was wondering if anyone has any home remidies for scratches? I ordered the bulk heads, they should be here tuesday, but after that I am so confused. Help is very much appreciated. Thanks ]]> blue71 http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f14/okay-so-i-ended-up-getting-this-123373.html http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f14/sea-cucumbers-123350-new-post.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 22:18:30 GMT Hi all, I have a cleaning crew (bought from Live Aquaria) and it included 2 Atlantic Sea Cucumbers. I have them in the tank but then after some reading discovered that they can be ticking time bombs that can kill your tank. I did some reading and there are no guarantees that the ones I have... Hi all,

I have a cleaning crew (bought from Live Aquaria) and it included 2 Atlantic Sea Cucumbers. I have them in the tank but then after some reading discovered that they can be ticking time bombs that can kill your tank. I did some reading and there are no guarantees that the ones I have will be non toxic. So I removed them and put them in my QT tank. But what do I do with them? and if they can wipe out your tank why would they be included with a reef package cleaning crew to begin with!

Is anyone keeping a sea cucumber?

Many thanks! ]]> prissysmom http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f14/sea-cucumbers-123350.html http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f14/tank-is-ready-stocking-questions-123344-new-post.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 19:49:17 GMT My 65 gallon is cycled and ready. Right now I just have live rock in there. I am pretty sure that I have a tiny bit of Aiptasia I need to take care of. What is a good amount of stock to start with? I was going to buy some snails and hermits today. How many should I buy of each for a 65... My 65 gallon is cycled and ready. Right now I just have live rock in there. I am pretty sure that I have a tiny bit of Aiptasia I need to take care of.

What is a good amount of stock to start with? I was going to buy some snails and hermits today. How many should I buy of each for a 65 gallon? I was also going to pick up a pair of Clowns.

Main main goal is to start a nice reef. Can I put any type of corals in there yet? What are some inexpensive starters that look nice? ]]> jk1nole http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f14/tank-is-ready-stocking-questions-123344.html http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f14/pennant-butterfly-fish-123343-new-post.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 19:39:15 GMT Hi, I want to purchase a rose bubble tip anemony and I was wondering if my pennant butterfly fish will pick on it? Any ideas or suggestions? I tried looking online and got no clear answer :( Thanks for your help! Alex Hi,
I want to purchase a rose bubble tip anemony and I was wondering if my pennant butterfly fish will pick on it? Any ideas or suggestions? I tried looking online and got no clear answer :(
Thanks for your help!
Alex ]]> titoav15 http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f14/pennant-butterfly-fish-123343.html http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f14/mikes-new-used-frag-tank-123329-new-post.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 05:41:36 GMT I have been working on getting everything ready to set up a 90 gallon reef tank but don't have have all my stuff yet. I have a few people holding frags for me now and I am able to get some good deals on some corals now. I ran across a really good deal on some used stuff and couldn't pass it up. So, I was able to set up my own frag tank. I am going to hold off on my display tank and get some of my corals in my frag tank so I can get some growth on them. This way I will be able to get the things that I want for my display and will not feel the need to try to rush anything.

Tank: 65 gallon 36 X 18 X 24 with overflow
Sump: 100 gallon stock tank
Return pump: Little Giant 1325gph model
Skimmer: Old Berlin Turbo XL model
Lighting: 250watt IceCap MH with 10000K ReefLux bulb
Powerhead: MaxiJet1200 with SureFlow mod
Heaters: 2 200watt
LiveRock: 35 pounds of well cured Fiji

And I won a ATO at our Frag Swap last weekend.

It might not be pretty but I think it will work.

Water Parameter after it has been running for a few day:

PH: 8.2
Ammonia: 0 Nitrite: 0 Nitrate: 0 Phosphate: 0
Calcium: 500 Phosphate: 0 KH: 12 Mag: 1440
These numbers are just like what Reef Crystals shows that it should have.








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