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I everyone I am new to the nano part of the reef world. And I am think about setting up a nano cube tank havent decided between the 40 or the 24 cube at my lfs. But I was wondering what everyone uses on their tanks for filtration: sump, canister, hob, skimmer? I have a fluval 305 and a...

As on now I have 3 chromis, 2 clowns, and I Japanese swallow tail angel fish. No corals yet but my new light should be delivered tomorrow, then I plan to add some soft coral. I alternate between feeding mysis shrimp and formula 2 everyday. But I read I should try to feed the angel seaweed. So I...

Picked up a Japanese swallowtip angel today at my local. Just wondering if anyone has experience with this fish. As this will be my first angel. Liveaquaria calls it a spotbreast angelfish. Looking for first hand info on feeding and compatibility. Thanks.

I Bought a bunch of Brs dry rock and about 20 pounds of live rock when I started my tank in october I am wondering if this is finally coralline started to grow?

Hi everyone. Left the forum for a while, now I Am back just looking to get a conversation started and somewhere to post pics of my tank. And I am kinda at a point where I can start adding the fun stuff. Looking to start corals need some suggestions on lighting that's my next purchase. I am...

Hello everyone. I have a couple of questions. I have had multiple reef tanks and marine aquariums. But when it comes to fresh water I am noob. But I have a bunch of extra parts(meaning whole tank setups lying around lol). And I wanted to put it to good use. After searching the last few days with...

Hi again. Another question I found someone in my local reef club who is selling a 4 bulb current USA sun dial t-5 fixture for $225 with bulbs and extras. A: is this a good deal? B: I know it's not consider high output. But I mostly want to keep LPS. And down the road I plan on adding some diy...

hi everyone couple of questions. Well I have a nice spot and an extra 20 gallon tank and a stand. So I am thinking about starting a nano reef. And I was wondering what kind of hob filters people are using I do not want to run a sump on this setup. Any specific brands work better than another? I

Quick question. Has anyone ever used this product and should I be using it? I had the bottle from a tank I had before. And in my current tank i have mostly dry rock. with a couple of piece of live rock that are covered in purple Coraline algae. Will this product help spread the algae?

Okay my first 90 gallon reef's cycle is under way. And for now I just have a basic 2 bulb t-8 fixture on it. And I was wondering if anyone knows of a hardy coral that has low light requirements?? I want to put some in as soon as the cycle is done. because there is a big aquarium auction in mid...

It's been a long time coming but today I am calling day one. The dry rock and salt are in. I am mostly starting this tread for my self just to document everything in one place. But constructive criticism is welcome. Also I started this tank on about as low of a budget as possible. So to anyone...

Okay I finally have all of the pieces. Rodi, skimmer, 80 pounds of dry rock, sand all the plumbing is done, and I have a $75 store credit I am going to use to buy live rock at my lfs. I know the majority about the nitrogen cycle and I have had sw fish tanks before. But I am a little confused on...

Well after about 12 trips to home depot. I finally finished my plumbing under my 90 gallon. I was wondering what everyone thought. Since it's not your standard baffled design.... I am going to be using a square bucket for a fuge. Where I just teed off my return, then drains out back into the...

Okay I just finished pluming my 90 gallon to my sump. I used all PVC. The tank has a corner overflow with two one inch holes and I filled up the tank. And as soon as water starts pouring over, the over flow water starts leaking from the bulk heads. I tighten them as hard as I could by hand. I...

Finally got moving on my 90 gallon build. Today I just finished plumbing my basement sump an built my fish wall. Well what do you think? Next I need to decide where I want my baffles any suggestions? More pics soon

I was wondering if anyone has purchased any of the fixtures from fishneedit.com. If I went with the 4 bulb fixture over a 90 gallon would I be limited in coral selection. Or would I only be able to do softies?? Thanks

I don't have my mind set on a lionfish. And I don't have my mind set on reef yet. And I know it's says on live aquaria that it is safe with caution. I was wonder if anyone has tried with any luck keeping a lionfish with corals, or am I just asking for trouble

I am planning on running my sump in the basement but I need to get the tank as high as possible. But I would like to also hold another tank. And some containers for ATos. Anyone know of good plans for some type structure like you may see in the lfs?

I remember seeing a thread a while back about an app for your phone that will let you track and store your readings from your tests and stuff. But i don't remember what it was. Anyone ever hear of any good fish apps?

I got the framing built on the stand and the pluming is run. I didn't glue it together yet. And I still need to put my baffles in. Obviously I want to finish the stand asap so I can get it into the right room. But I was wondering what you guys thought I should with my next pay check? I still...

So I have read some different opinions and hear different things from my lfs about rodi water. Some people say just Ro is fine but on the other hand some say nothing but 0 Tds water is acceptable. So is Ro ( without the di) water alright for a fowlr tank?? My tap here is pretty good.... Seeing...

I just built the stand for my new 90 gallon tank. And I thought I had made it with enough room for my 30 gallon sump. But long story short I desided I needed more room vertical to work. I figured for the same money as new 2x4s I could get PVC and run my sump in my basement. And I could now use a...

Hello I got a 90 gallon tank I am just starting up soon. It's just gonna be fish only(for now). But I have lots of live sand, I am proably going to start with a few pieces of live rock then add the rest in dry rock. I don't plan on adding fish for a few months. So in my 30 gallon sump I was...

Hey I just got a 90 gallon tank with a Corner overflow. And a 30 gallon sump on craigs list for a great deal. Now I have to decide what to do with it. I am planning on just doing a fowlr tank at first. But I may want to drop a few frags in the tank down the road, depending on what live stock And...

Hi this is my first time posting on any forum ever. After months of reading them. I am going to be starting a 75 or 90 gallon reef tank. I would rather it have drilled overflows in the bottom of the tank. My question is that I may be able to get a tank cheaper with it being drilled. But I plan...