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    My 30g reef so far

    Hey guys its been a while since I've posted as I've been taking care of my own problems lately :p I am happy to say I'm getting along great, my parameters are in check, all my equipment is running great (minus the skimmer, still blowing microbubbles, but only in its 3rd week of use). My corals...
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    Saltwater Reef Overflow Decision!

    Okay well i lied about the sump part. Im actually connecting 2x 2ft tanks together with the same approach as a sump, seeing as the second tank is on the shelf below in the garage. Anyway, i was just wondering the best approach to having the overflow setup. I have not yet began setting the...
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    Sump Overflow Plumbing

    Sorry guys changed the place of thread, wasn't getting replies.
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    Fragging or Breeding?

    Helooooo guys, thanks for clicking on this thread. At the moment my tank is look quite beautiful and in underway to growing out a few frags to make it look even more beautiful :brows:, but in the mean time whilst my DT ages, i have 3 months of holidays coming up and cannot decide on 1 thing...
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    Corals like Acropora!

    Hey guys, I'm in the market for a new coral but I don't have any SPS and I really like Acro but it seems a bit too hard to take care of. So if you have any suggestions please let me know! Thanks guys :)
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    What coral is this? Help :)

    Hey guys my gf bought me this wicked colored coral although I have no idea what it is, or where I should place it. Any suggestions? As I want to get it placed and growing ASAP :) thanks guys.
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    My 30g reef tank so far

    Hey guys I'm really happy with my tank so far, I have almost all the equipment I want as I'm still learning more, and I also have a large frag tank underway. Inside this 30 gallon badboy I have 2 ocellaris clowns, 1 Valetini puffer, 1 coral beauty and a royal dottyback. Inverts, I have a pearl...
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    NEW tank mate, on his way!

    Hey guys, a new tank mate is almost underway for my 30 gallon, and he/she will be joining 2 Ocellaris Clowns and a Valentini Puffer. The tank has plenty of live rock, great filtration and t5ho lighting. I have been ridiculously obsessed with the Coral Beauty ever since i saw it and want to...
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    Future frag tank!

    Hey guys I'm starting a new nano tank built specifically for frags, it will only be a small one around 10 gallons as my main display tank is only 30 gallons and both will be in my room (display already is). The dimensions for the tank is 12' x 12' x 12' and will consist of the basic needs such...
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    New Sebae anemone, strange

    Hey guys, the other day my girlfriend bought me a Sebae Anemone for my tank, it's a relatively small anemone at the moment, but it may be bigger when it opens, I'm unsure because I've had it for 2-3 days and it still hasn't opened up yet.Here is a picture of what it's been like since we got it...
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    Green Mandarin OR Scooter Blenny

    This is a tough one now that i have been scratching my brain over for a few weeks, i love both of these fish dearly, although i can't decided which one i want to introduced into my tank. i like them both because they are almost always at the bottom of the tank searching through the substrate...
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    Buying damaged corals

    Hey guys, I've been looking at maybe purchasing 3-4 different 'damaged' corals from my lfs, they are only $5 each and some of them don't even look that bad. Does anyone think this is a good idea? I know you can't see the condition they're in but would there be a chance that a few could or would...
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    New valentino puffer :D

    Bough this little badboy today, I love his personality [just assumed it was a male] It is so intrigued with everything in the tank and loves to interact with anything inside. Quite happy with my new puffer and I hope he doesn't nip at my bubble coral.
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    New skimmer, canister and lights!

    Hey guys, next week I will be receiving an order I purchased online including a: 200gph canister filter with 9v uv light. 400gph protein skimmer 2x t5ho 24w 60cm lights with blue and white bulbs. If I remove my old filter and add in my new one, will it have much of an impact on my aquarium...
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    Mixing valenti puffer with corals.

    Can it be done? My mate has a 40g setup and has a valenti puffer which he bought while I was with him, even though I warned him I have heard of them nipping at corals. Although so far (2 weeks) the fish hasn't been seen eating any corals and they are all doing fine looking healthy. Is it...
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    External Canister for my 30 gallon reef.

    Hey guys, just a quick question about external canister filters, How much flow through my external canister should i have for my 30 gallon reef tank, i am buying one within the week. There is an option of 400gph, or a 580gph filter, both come with a UV filter and filter media. I am thinking...
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    Red Hair Algae Problem,

    Have had a bit of live rock in my tank for over 3 weeks and noticed that it has red hair algae growing on it, i haven't noticed if it has spread further around the rock or not as i only became accustomed to the problem yesterday. Will other rocks that are touching/leaning on this rock become...
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    Help! Lighting for 30 Gallon reef

    Hey guys, at the moment my tank is going to be running FOWLR but i want to in future upgrade to reef, what is suitable lighting for easy to keep corals (mostly soft). Im deciding between LED and t5HO. Is this enough LED lighting for my 30 gallon, its 16 inch deep btw. Specifications: -...
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    buying clown fish this weekend, any tips?

    :fish2: I am proud to say i have finished cycling my tank, I've used a few various ways to speed up the tank including adding live rock, fish food, live sand, bacteria in a bottle, and filter media from my friends established tank. It is finally here, this weekend i will hopefully be buying...
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    New to saltwater, whats up!

    Hey guys, my names Alan (Bigalwoo) as my username, and I'm brand new to saltwater tanks. Ive been researching books, sites and forums over the past 3 months and have began setting up a 30 gallon tank. At the moment I'm only into my 3rd week of cycling and its hard waiting but I'm loving it all...
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