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What kind of lighting system do you guys suggest as an upgrade for a larger coral selection?

Thank you so much for the help. My tank has been up for about a year and all my water levels are in the correct range. I'm not sure about the calcium level though. Is there a supplement to regulate the correct level?

Hey everyone, I was just looking for some advice on starting out with coral. I'd love some advice on which corals would be the best to start with as far as price, care level, and overall hardiness. I also am unsure on the parameters of which to keep them such as lighting, water levels ,temp...

Thanks so much for the advice! Really appreciate everyone's insight and knowledge on this site.

I'm also on the hunt for an RO unit and just checked the Purewater club link and was just curious if there is a certain model you would recommend. I have 55g and a 29g saltwater setups. Also where can I get the filters when replacement is needed. Thanks for the help!

I am interested in purchasing a jawfish for my 55 gallon but have a sand bottom. I know they need to build burrows and was wondering if the smaller pieces that have broken off of my live rock can be used for it to construct a burrow or does it need a crushed coral bottom or something similar...

Can anyone give me a recommended range on the gph for a powerhead in a 55 gallon fish only tank? Thanks!

Getting ready to purchase lighting and I was wondering if anyone would know if there would be a distinct diffrerence between a 216w light system and a 162w system. I will have a fish only tank so im sure either would do. Just would like to know if the extra wattage is worth the money. Thanks!

Starting my first saltwater with a 55 gallon. I just checked that site and that looks to be a good deal from what else I've seen. Thanks for the help!

I was wondering if any of my fellow hobbyists could point me to a website or online dealer to get a great deal(or any deal really) on a fluval 405 unit. Also any suggestions for lighting or live rock deals would also be greatly appreciated. Thanks a lot and have a great day.

Thanks a lot for the help and sorry for the impatience. I've posted threads on other sites before without responses so just a little frustrated. So I guess I can skip the live sand which is good because its so expensive. I'm not trying to skimp by any means but it is a little ridiculous. Once...

Ok, guess I'll look elsewhere. Thanks

I have a few questions on initial tank setup. I have plans for a 55 gallon fish only saltwater tank. I need to know roughly how much sand to use and if live sand is necessary because I've heard people on both sides of live vs. play sand. Also how much live rock as I've been told 1.5 lbs per...