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SO my new tank is up and running..my levels are great i'm wondering now that i have some mushrooms if i'm running my lights to long. My Tank sand and also rock have developed brown algae looking stuff. Now i've read that one person said his tank turned brown before the coraline started is this...

Looking to buy a skimmer if they are a good deal..the guy says he has a prizm and a cyclone ant that they both cost about 175 new...they are supposed to be great based on our convo. Which should i do if either

ok so i got a guy trying to sell me a eheim pro 2 for 90 bucks he says it is set for like 180 gallons and its a year old no defects all parts...Is this a deal or a dud please help b4 i buy.

Hey WEll its finally kicking off. I've mixed the salt...I actually added way to much so my salinity was about 1.027 however I've got it back down to 1.23 (good Right) So I have not researched what i'm going to stock as i figured i'd have plenty of time as i do an cycle. To set up I used tap but...

I know you experts can reccomend to me a solid substrate..I know aragonite but heck they have standard whish is sugar granule size then the select with is much coarser....I left the store without my sand because i USe PFs for my Cichlid and i know i get some sand when i do my PWC. My concern...

alright putting my order in tomorrow...I am wondering if anyone has bought Livercok from PETCO .com...They have 45 lbs of FIJI premium for 114.99. Has anyone ever bought this??? Was it worth it...I'm saying thats great after i did the math that less that 3 bucks a lb for premium fiji everyone...

So i'm relocating and also redoing my 125. I wish i had the pic from when i originally got it but i dont so you'll have to see my completed diy stand and diy canopy(w/out electronics or interior white paint....So the pics will be from when i first filled her up. Them i went with crushed coral...

hey any NC folks here?? if so hey and got any good tips of LFS ?? Im in the Triad area

OK...so i cant get with the expensive lights but want to do some corals are there not any lights or light parts at a DIY store that would be strong enough..I see folks talk a lot about t5 well i saw a few t5 fixtures about 60-90 watts i believe. I just want to know whats the big deal? Get the...

ok my local Petsmart has gotten dry bags of live sand recently and are having to sell them for 50% off....so i'm starting my saltwater soo and was wondering if buying this sand would be a good idea? I know it would be alive but i'll be saving half price ya know... so tell me if you think its a...

Just got two new Peacocks cichilids..adding to my 55 gallon...One is a Ob one is a red something...I have their names but am to tired to go get them right now...figured you'd enjoy the pics and i'll post the names tomorrow...Have a good night guys..:cool:

oK...i'M GOING TO BE MOVING MY FRESHWATER TO MY 125G....THIS WILL ALL BE IN THE NEXT MONTH. i HAVE A STANDARD hoB FOR MY 55 WHAT FILTER DO I NEED TO GET FOR SW 55G? i AM THINKING ABOUT LIVE ROCKS BUT DONT KNOW WHAT TO LOOK FOR...TO MANY SALTWATER BOOKS WITH DIFFERENT IDEAS. aDDING CORAL IS...

Ok so here goes. i've posted a thread saying my new fish were dying. Now my tenured inhabitants are suffering the same style death. IT begings with Heavy Breathing Stayin around the top. The slowly dipping towards the middle of the tank then finally laying on the bottom before dyings. THe...

Hey, Just got the 55 Done...Check er out>>>>Next up Build 125...i'm bringing you'll along on that one...><:silly:<<<

Hey, I'm thinking about getting a FW stingray. What are your thoughts or expertise on these creatures...They seem really kewl but i guess you really cant house much in the tank with them. I've had little luck find water parameters and food selection also compatibilty with a FW stingray...

Hey i've bought me a large peace of drift wood.! I mean large. I've heard many different opinions and I wanted to know how long should i let it sit? The LFS stored folks ranged from 24-48 hours? I trust AA advice better because they all own SW at the lfs. I need real world experiences...

Hey i have a 3.5 inch brown auratous that is gorgeous with bright colors. The temperment it has ruins my whole set up. I'd rather give it a new home free than to give it to a LFS to make a few bucks. If you are in the Triad area of North Carolina please let me know i'll be more than happy to...

Hey, I am all over the forum arent I...LOL...I need to get a new filter for my 125 currently i have a Magnum Canister but its only for a 60 or 75 and i have a HOB for a 30 gal. Running. These both came with tank and guy had been running same set up...I'm not a believer. There arent currently...

Recently, I've added a Perlmut and hap. obliquiden and they have died. Now all my other fish are functioning as normal and I dont know why my fish are rolling away. My water levels are great my nitrates are the only thing that are borderline at about 40. I dont know why they just keep...

I've recently experienced extreme nitrate boost. Here's the catch I dont know why. My 55 is running on my API kit between 40 and 80..??? I've done multiple vaccums of substrate. Done a mid level water change. Good thing is ph is 8.2 and ammonia 0 and nitrate 0...I just cant get this nitrate...

i've been trying to get some basic measurements for my 125 canopy. I'm a novice builder and the one i've built i have used all the wrong woods. If you could what type of wood did you use and what measurement did you use in your build? If you have any rough draft blue prints i'd love to take a...

Hey Guys, I'm Big D. I currently am running a 55 gallon A.Cichilid Set up. I inherited 5 with the purchase of the tank. I have never raised these fish but once i began to research and explore there genius I was very Intrigued. I am currently cycling a 125 G to move my fish over. I am...