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So do you have the skimmer in a sump. If so, which one does it fit in? How often do you have to empty the collection cup?

I know there are several who read this thread that have the 54 gallon corner aquarium like myself. Can any of you tell me what type of sump and protein skimmer you have. Space is such an issue in the odd sized stand. I haven't had a skimmer but think I should add one as I am having a problem...

I bought an RODI filter as well and have it hooked up in my basement. It has been a good investment!

My button polyps recently stopped extending their tentacles. All my water tests are good. Do they require some special foods or chemical added to the water? I had them for 5 months with no problem until recently.

I have a 54 gallon SW corner tank. I have some live rock and a medium depth sand bed. The only equipment I have is a heater and 2 Koralia Power Heads. I recently replaced my T5 fixture with a LED fixture. I may add more equipment in the future but right now everything is doing well as is. I have...

I think I bought a Dud. He is still hiding. The lady at the fish store acted line Dragon Goby are known for digging a hole in the sand and staying in it. Too bad she didn't tell me that when I bought him. He was swimming around like crazy at the fish store. ***disappointed***

My dragon goby has been hiding since I put him in the aquarium 8 days ago. He was swimming all over the place in the fish store and sifting sand like crazy. I thought he would be fun to watch but not so far. Is this normal?

No corals yet. Since I am not testing for calcium or alk, would those variations show up in my test for ammonia, nitrates, nitrites or ph? Maybe I should be testing for calcium and alkalinity???

You will be glad you did! If you start with freshwater, since saltwater requires different types of equipment, you will be less likely to switch right away because you haven't gotten much use of that equipment and you will hate to re-buy.

According to my fish store, this brown algae is common in new tanks. He sold me a Mexican Turbo Snail and a common Sea Urchin. I am not sure who has been busy cleaning but the rocks are looking a lot better! I would say 50% of the brown algae is gone. I tested my levels again today and Ammonia...

I have started to get a coating of brown algae like stuff on my rocks. I have kept it cleaned off the back glass. Is this normal? How do you get rid of it? My Nitrates, Nitrites and Ammonia are all still at Zero.

If I had corals in my tank, which hopefully I will one day, would it be ok to skip a couple of days without feeding?

If you want salt, get salt. I have had a fresh water aquarium for over 10 years and recently added a salt water aquarium. It is a different animal. I don't think my fresh water knowledge has helped me at all. I LOVE my salt water tank!

You are already one step ahead by researching first. You will love your freshwater aquarium!

The tank is doing great. I have 2 fish in the aquarium. It is day #4 and my Nitrites, Nitrates and Ammonia are still at 0. I am getting ready to go out of town next week for only 2 nights. With my fresh water aquarium, I never worry about the fish going a couple of days without food. Should...

My aquarium is through cycling (finally). Should I do a water change before I add my first fish?

My tank is new and still cycling. I also have a 54 gallon corner. Do you have your rocks resting on the glass in the back corner? I was thinking I needed to leave space away from the glass so I can clean the glass. Unfortunately, some of the smaller and light weight rocks I have keep falling...

Aquarium is cycling nicely. I am shopping for a sump that will fit under this 54 gallon corner stand. Seems like the smallest sump I can find has a 21" x 8". I dont think I can fit that. I think I need an inch shaved off. Any suggestions for smaller sump?

Thanks Doug!

So I was out of town yesterday and went to a LFS. When I was telling the guy (who has the personality of a rock) about what types of rocks my neighbor gave me, he said some things I hadn't heard on this forum. For the record, I took all of the pukani rock and coral skeletons and have soaked...

Thanks Carey. You are always so helpful. I went to the LFS armed with photos of the rocks my neighbor gave me. Come to find out many are skeletons of dead corals. That shows you how much I know about this hobby...lol. They look really cool though. Is there any disadvantages to putting them...

Shoot... I had my hopes up with the live sand. He has given me quite a bit of rock. Could I get by with just adding 10% live rock? Does it matter if it is in my aquarium or in my sump? Do you think 60 lbs of live sand is enough for a 54 gallon tank?

Ok, obviously not a lot of advice on salt creep. My next issue is that a neighbor of mine gave me lots of rocks he used to have in his old salt water aquarium about 15 years ago. I have rinsed the dust off of them and currently have them soaking in my bathtub in fresh water. My question is...

I purchased a 54 gallon corner aquarium and am getting ready to build my 1st saltwater aquarium. Honestly, I had no idea when getting started that saltwater aquariums were soooo much different and required soooo much more equipment and knowledge than a freshwater tank. Long story short, my...

Lighting Tim, I have been following your thread though I have not posted. I just purchased a 54 corner bow front (in Nov) and have been researching, researching, researching to figure out what equipment to buy, etc. I got my RO DI water system set up last weekend so hopefully within the next...