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Fifty five gallon. I had a decent clean up crew but I have this infestation of snails that seemed to be one reproduction steroids. So they beat everyone out. As for an ro/Di unit that's next on the list.

What is this algea?

Reverse osmosis deionization unit is what it stands for. It removes undesired dissolved solids out of the way through reverse osmosis and then removes any charge to the water wy the molecular level through the process of deionization Basically gives u pure water

Go local if u can. I avoid petco like the plague. But its really store dependent. Secondly spending local is the way to go.

Likle has been said live rock is key. But it can be done without but if u do it I would provide for filtration with a way over rated skimmer and filter. And provide your fish with hiding places. Fake plants coral rock etc. Also deepen your sand bed. If u do it. I would take some of that live...

It has been said to boost the fish's immune system. I don't know of its documented but I do it. Also other research states it is particularly effective with the dreaded ich. Supposedly the parasite just drops right off the fish after sufficient treatment

What are dudes credentials? I looked up this nutrafin cycle product and though I am by no means and expert it isn't something I would have used to cycle or add my cycle. I believe a fishless cycle is the most humane and secondly most reliable way to get ur bacteria up to its correct lvls. Then...

This happened to me recently and I put my protien skimmer back on and got it running and problem solved

http://www.wonderhowto.com/how-to-get-free-electricity-from-phone-jack-127041/ This ones on you. Be careful if u do it. Electricity isn't a joke.

List of required items: Tank Stand Lights Salt Filtration- use of a sump or filter Power strip, or many outlets in a small area. Atleast one powerhead- 2 recommened Temperature gauge- Go digital, simpler to read Heater-Avoid glass, titanium is much more stable IMO Salinity measurement device-...

Even works in a power outage

Four is a red tube worm. Awesome little critters. Very prolific. Seems everyday I find a new one in my tank

Lol. I was talking about fish. But snails are great.

Your can pull fifty watts from a telephone Jack if u need it in a pinch. But it requires a bit of rewiring

I did some research on the sand my local pet store sells and its dry aragonite so I am going to go with that. Any ideas for sand sifters