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Howdy, It's been a long time since I've been here posting builds or anything else for that matter. Some of you may recognize my previous builds as Tim's 54 Gallon Reef, Tim's Biocube 29 Angler Tank, and Tim's MOWLR Build (Peacock Mantis). :popcorn: Well if you followed my Angler build you...

I've made a couple resolutions this year as many have: Continue on the path to debt freedom, lose (15) lbs, and Focus on growth, at work. I've also decided that this will be my year to drastically improve my Aquaria knowledge and skills in many forms. I started fishkeeping in 2011 straight...

There is quite a bit of info online for growing phyto, so I'm not looking for directions necessarily... But if anyone has actual real-life experience and / or hands-on knowledge I'd like to hear those stories and opinions please. I'll be using it to feed a heavy coral stocked mixed 54 gallon...

I'm back at it again. For my 3rd build, I will be creating a tank to house my latest addition, a Peacock Mantis Shrimp. I've been researching for about a month or so, so I've got a handle on their requirements which is why I finally made the leap. My current specimen is about 4-5" and residing...

His may seem like an odd question, but today as I was walking past the 54 corner reef in the living room / dining room, I couldn't help but notice the smell. My tanks normally have a slight ocean scent, but today, it was slap you in the nose smell. Any ideas why my tank might be smelling extra...

Long story short, I went to visit friends on the west side of the state yesterday and when I got home I realized that two of my corals had massive growth: Sour apple birds nest (which already grows fast), and a green acro which has grown millimeters since I've had it. The pictures for the...

I'm setting up a Biocube 29, and I bought it used. No idea how good the lights are, so I will be replacing them. Suggestions on what lights to replace them with? Also, where is a good place to buy them? I plan to upgrade to LED's down the road, but for now I'm just looking to replace with...

Tomorrow morning I am picking up a 29 gallon Biocube. My end game with this tank is to base it around the needs of a White / Maroon Wartskin Angler. :fish2: The tank is going to be a "biocube friendly" reef, with corals that can be sustained within the confines of the set-up. I am completely...

I typically try to "break-even" at tax time and go with the closest refund to $0 I can. This year I'm getting back $750. Who knew Student Loan interest was that big of a write-off! Anyway, I have two options: Put the money into paying off some student loan debt which would allow me to pay it...

  - weather.com Can't imagine seeing this crawl out of the liverock!

Question: What can I do to lower my nitrates? Tank has been running for about 6 months since I purchased and relocated. I currently have (6) fish, and am adding my (7th), and final fish tomorrow, which is why I want to address this issue as soon as possible, as I understand that I am...

I've searched the forums only to find bits and pieces of advice strewn about in multiple threads. I'm looking for some real experiences people have with multiple ways to keep the sandbed looking decent, or if you think that a "dirty" sandbed is the way to go. In my own person experience the...

I have a reef tank, and it seems that whenever I do a pwc, I immediately need to do another because as soon as my pump kicks on it sends out a TON of nasty crap flying into the tank. I'm not sure if this is because I have no filter on my pump, or what it is exactly.

I am constantly reading threads about people putting all kinds of sweet inverts in the tank... Well I'm jealous. So I was hoping to get a quick brainstorm of some of the inverts that you've come to love. My tank is 54 gallons. I have about 10 blue legs, 1 scarlet leg crab, 1 large hermit, 1...

So I finally purchased my RO unit from PWC, and its coming tomorrow. Currently I have been buying in gallon jugs and hauling it all up to my apt. I normally buy 10 gallons per week for my 54 gallon tank. This gives me an (8) gallon per week pwc, and (2) gallons for top-offs. I've been using...

Is this something to worry about? It is the Chromis in the middle of the picture, and the spot is near its tail, but still on the body. Best pic I could get - my Chromis are shy.

Just got a big one today, and it is basically a 1/2" stalk with 8-10 branches off of it. It is not attached to anything at its base. I tried to place it in the sandbed, but it just fell over. It looks awkward sitting in a hole in the rock. Any ideas on how to get it to stay up? How high can...

Thinking about getting a couple instead of another Flame angel and royal gramma.

Okay, so some background - Approximately one week ago I started having fish die. First was a flame angel, then a royal gramma, and today a green chromis. The flame was looking great and swimming around, eating well, then one day he disappeared completely. I looked everywhere around the tank...

Just wondering what everyone uses. I'm still looking at options to help clear up the "Snow" effect in my tank.

Shot this on a hike behind my apartment.

I just posted a pic of my new 10 gallon cheapie QT tank, and I was thinking what do other people use. Sooo... lets see some QT set-ups if that sounds okay. :blink:

I found this posting on CL and before I bought it - I figured I'd find out what you think... Nano-Cube 24gallon Saltwater Aquarium I was thinking about removing the sand and LR, sell the rock, and possibly sand, and use the tank as a QT after much cleaning and needed paint job on the stand.

I've been posting questions and new aquisitions on multiple posts, and figured that it would be easier if I just ask in all one thread. Here is the details: 54 gallon bowfront CORNER tank / Stand AquaticLife T5 HO Light Fixture 24" (2) 24" T5 HO 24W 420 / 460 lamps (2) 24" T5 HO 24W...

In the continual seach for answers on how to have happy, lively fish I have come upon a question that I'd like to see how you all feel. Background: I recently purchased a Flame Angel and before him I had a group of Chromis. I've been feeding the fish a variety of "Ocean Nutrition Formula Two...