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I have a new tank that is freshly cycled. I just have a coral banded shrimp in the tank thus far. Lately I've been noticing these little white things all over the glass they almost look like starfish. They have a circular body with squiggly little arms. I would take a picture, however they are...

I have been testing the water in my tank and my nitrates seem to be reading high at 30-40 ppm. After doing large water changes it appears the nitrates are still high. I've been using drinking water from an artisan springs near by and now I am questioning if I am even using the correct water...

Recently bought a used octopus bh 1000 protein skimmer, and I am not too sure how I adjust it. For example, I am not sure how low to place the collection cup. Is the cup supposed to cover, partly cover, or never cover the little overflow hole? Also, I am not how how to adjust the air valve as...

Have some orange color forming on my rocks. Not sure exactly what it is, maybe diatoms? My tank is freshly cycled too. Thanks for any comments!

I have a 55g tank that I am setting up. I plan on having a fowlr tank since I do not adequate light so anything photosynthetic is out of the picture. I would like to have a busy colorful tank but not sure where to start. I know I would like at least one clownfish, some type of snails (not...

Hen I originally set up my 55g tank I used treated tap water for the simple fact that 55g of water is just too much water not to. However, I've been adding only water from a distillery. My question is will all the unwanted chemicals from the tap water eventually dilute out of the tank from water...

I had a fish die in my tank due to ick. So I am leaving the tank empty of fish for 6-8 weeks. From my understanding inverts can get ick. So would it be ok to buy a fireshrimp or a peppermint shrimp and not have to worry about giving a host to the ick parasite? Any input is greatly appreciated

I am in the process of cycling a 55 gallon fowlr tank and I am looking to buy a protein skimmer. I do not have a sump so I am looking at hang on the back options. So far I have been looking at the CPR Aquatics bak-pak 2r reek ready and the aquac remora skimmer and they fall within my price...

I see a lot of people using egg crate to help disburse the weight of the rock in their tanks. I have a 55 galling tank with 55lbs of rock in it on a aragonite base. I'm worried that I should have used egg crate. I do not plan on adding anymore rock and the bottom of the tank has tempered glass...

I have a 55g saltwater tank and I want to get a new filter. I'm leaning towards a fluval 306 which I get online for only 110!!! I want this filter because it is rated up to 70 gallons and it is energy efficient and only uses 16 watts of power. Or should I invest in a protein skimmer since I do...

So I am in the process of cycling my new 55g tank. I have 50lbs of base rock with a few pounds of live rock. I have a Domino Damsel in my tank and I started to notice a white spot on his fin and not I noticed a few smaller spots on his other side. I am terrified that he has the ick and I have no...

I am starting a 55g saltwater tank which I only plan on it being a fowlr. I am using some aragonite sand that I got out of a friends tank. I really like the sand but I am wanting to get a cleanup crew but am not sure what to get based on the fact that my sad is not really fine. For example I...

Have a 55g tank that I am I'm the process of cycling. I have a hang on the back filter that is breaking the surface. My question is If there is an easy way to know if you need an air pump or not. Any help is greatly appreciated.

I have a question with cycling a new tank. I have a 55g saltwater tank with 50 pounds of base rock and about an inch of aragonite sand that i bought off someone from Craigslist. The sand was in their 125 saltwater tank. I've had the tank set up for about a month and I currently have a damsel in...

I am currently setting up a 55g saltwater tank. I plan on only having a FOWLR. Ive been looking a lot into making my own sump but I find myself confused with the return pump and overflow. I have also seen a lot of videos on how k make a DIY overflow so I would like to do that as well. Does...

Am setting up a 55 gallon tank and I am in need of live rock. Im not really sure where to start with buying rock. I am hoping someone can help me with choosing a nice and preferable cheap type of rock for my fish tank. I only plan on having a lionfish with a snowflake eel and no corals.

I have a 55 gallon tank that I am setting up and I want to have a lion fish and a snowflake eel. Would this be ok in this size tank??? Also I have a bucket full or aragonite an I was wondering if that would be ok with the snowflake eel? Your thoughts and suggestions are greatly appreciate!