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awsome!!! what did you use to convert that

I know your tank is still pretty new. You can expect a lower PH during the cycle just give it some time

it will still cycle with the new rock in, but it won;t take as long with the existing sand

I have a brittle star in my 5g he has been happy for the last 4 months

I did water changes mostly because I cycled mine with a clown in it. You want to keep the cycle going but try to keep things in check so all of the hitchhikers don't die. Messing with the water during the cycle can increase the length of time it takes. What are you planning on keeping in the...

there is the light :) http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_Display.cfm?siteid=6&pCatId=9870

there is the light :) http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_Display.cfm?siteid=6&pCatId=9870

You can do it very affordable I have a 5g hex thats been up for 4 months lr 40.00 sand 20.00 tank 45.00 50/50 pc 10w light 11.00 (I know its not enough I am making a new hood) new hob 50g 35.00 (biggest that would fit on the 5g hex) test kit 20.00 nemo 10.00 :) frag of polyps 3.00 leather...

lol looks a lot better than when my condy went suicidal, did it twice in two days had to remove him

sounds like a rough start, 4lbs is not really going to help at all, I would consider at least 1lb to 1 gal. I would ditch the LFS I would wait to put some fish in while your tank is cycling do as much reading as you can get familiar with terms learn how to test your water and read about what...

My first and only SW tank is a nano, really should give it a go

nano-reef.com has a good forum of people just keeping nano's. Make sure you read a lot about upkeep, and test often.

I have a brittle star in mine, love it. Unfortunately they are nocturnal so you don't see much of them

you could also heat it and bend it, kinda tricky though

Ya but the tap water could lead to other problems