Recent content by Nisburgh

Just thought I would throw in my two cents here... Everyone seems to agree that distilled water is ok to use, as it falls within the proper parameters for an aquarium. However, distilled water is not "perfect" water, and there is a lot of debate as to whether or not you really should use it...

Yes it does, it feels soft to the touch.

Hi. I am semi-new to this whole thing, so I'm going to try and give you whatever advice I know to be true. And from personal experience.... with regards to fish...just be smart about it. You can put whatever fish you want in there. Just do your research and see how fast the fish are going to...

Hi. No, it does not move around, and the lighting situation does not seem to have an affect on where it is. It almost is like an algae of some sort, but it does not really seem like algae either! I'll post a few more photos!

Hi. No, it does not move around, and the lighting situation does not seem to have an affect on where it is. It almost is like an algae of some sort, but it does not really seem like algae either! I'll post a few more photos!

Hi. Can someone please tell me what this is and the effects it will have on my ecosystem! It's all over my live rock Thanks!

Hi. Can someone please tell me what this is and the effects it will have on my ecosystem! Thanks!

Do I need a pH buffer for my RO/DI water before I either mix in the salt or top-off my tank with the RO/DI water? Thanks in advance!

Update Hi everyone! I finally got back from break to a tank that was doing great!!! The green algae that had been growing on the live rock purchased at the LFS had dissipated and there was some algae growth on the sides of the aquarium. Only about 20% of the water had evaporated, so I filled...

Hey guys thanks for commenting and following me. I plan on just letting my tank cycle naturally without using any extra additives. This is because not only am I using live sand and live rock, but I put real seawater in my tank, so I'm not even sure it will need to cycle all that much. Although...

Hi, I am just like everyone else. I am currently starting a tank and want to share each and every step of my aquarium projects with you guys. I plan on using this forum to make friends and branch out my aquarium knowledge and gain everything from you guys! I currently am setting up a 10 gallon...

Hey man. Can you make a list of everything you have for your tank, not your livestock, just your hardware and set-up equipment for the tank! Thanks in advance!