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Tank mates are a clown fish, a dwarf flame angel, and a yellow wrasse. This was the first fish put in the tank. That was about 7 weeks ago. He and all other fish have been good. All eat well. He has started laying on the sand on leaning over on his side. Tha dwarf is trying to get him to move...

We have an Orangetail Blue Damselfish that has been swimming in one corner of the aquarium. As of today, his breathing is extremely rapid and he keeps swimming towards the top. He did go to his sleeping area early. He has been coming out and laying on the sand bottom. We did all of our tests...

$54.95 each before shipping.

also have 15k and 20k for the same price. Which one is best as only light for corals?

Am thinking about ordering 2 12k coralvue 250w mh lamps. Has any one used these? Will they help make up for lack of other lighting?

Also I am currently using 1 gal of bio balls in a wet dry setup. Will this help for this change as far as holding good biology?

I went to Drs. Foster & Smith(aka liveauaria.com) in person to get fish and supplies. I was sold these two fish as good hardy choices to cycle a tank with as well as coexist with the planed lionfish. I was looking for expert help from a respected company and worked with a fish tech there. Well...

I have a orangetail damsel and a dwarf flame angel in the tank now. Also have about 8-10# of lr now. I can add the lr slowly if that helps. Also wanting to move tank at the same time. so a full drain is in order.

Looking for lr. Does it matter what kind? liveaquria has caribbean lr for $99.99 a 45# box. is this ok or should I be looking at something else?

My tank has finished cycling. I now have decided to go from a cc to a dsb substrate. I will use rubbermaid containers to hold fish water and lr. How long do I need to wait before reintroducing fish after the change? I have read about it being cloudy after such a change. Also ordering 30# of lr...

I am looking at buying 2- 250w mh for my 55 gal tank. I want to get into corals as I go along. They are used so the price is right. I am wondering if this is too much light though.

what is a fuge?

Lion fish Tang flame angel. want corals but will have to wait until I can afford to build an adequate lighting system.

Is 1gal of bio ball enough for a 55 gal tank?

I have read that article and wish I would have found this sight before I put fish in. Well that did not happen. I live in Wi so I drove up to Dr.s foster & smith. I told them I was just starting up and that the main inhabitant was to be a lionfish. I was directed towards a flame dwarf angel and...