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Hi everyone! My husband finally agreed to let me upgrade my tank to a brand new Red Sea Reefer XXL 750. One one hand I am excited....on the other hand freaking out! Please ease my fears! The new tank will be in the same room but in a different area. Here goes: 1. I don't want to have a cycle...

what is this red algae like stuff on top of the sand? Hi! I need some help guys.....I have this red algae like stuff on top of my sand......does anyone know what is causing this? My nitrates are 10....Phosphates 0....nitrites 0....ammonia 0....and salinity 0.124. ...also would my tuxedo...

Hi all! Everyone I need so advice....!! I had 4 small snail...brittle star...peppermint shrimp. ..and a cleaner shrimp as my cuc....all of my snails have died so I was wondering how important is a cuc....? Also what about a sand sifting sea star? Sea cucumber? Some to really clean the...

Hi all! Everyone I need so advice....!! I had 4 small snail...brittle star...peppermint shrimp. ..and a cleaner shrimp as my cuc....all of my snails have died so I was wondering how important is a cuc....? Also what about a sand sifting sea star? Sea cucumber? Some to really clean the...

Hi all! Everyone I need so advice....!! I had 4 small snail...brittle star...peppermint shrimp. ..and a cleaner shrimp as my cuc....all of my snails have died so I was wondering how important is a cuc....? Also what about a sand sifting sea star? Sea cucumber? Some to really clean the...

What is a acceptable level of nitrates in a fish only tank? I have heard as low as possible. ...but not over 10 ppm...any thoughts....

Hi everyone! I had a coral banded shrimp as part of my clean up crew....along with a few hermit crabs....and a few snails....my hermit crabs seemed two aggressive and would attack my starfish. ...so I took them back to my lfs.....a few weeks ago my cb shrimp attacked my anemone. ...and died...

Hi everyone! *I am just curious after reading a thread about salt water aquarium cycling why no one has used a bottle of bacteria from your lfs....my tank was cycled in 48 hours....I just put live sand....live rock...and filled the tank with salt water....turned on the pumps....and then dumped...

Hi! Does putting seaweed sheets on a clip or tossing in one algae wafer be a cause of high nitrates? Just curious. ...thanks for any info!!

Hi guys!!! I was wondering if anyone out there has used eaither of these? If so what do you think about them for lowering phosphates and/or nitrates? Thanks!!! 8)

Hi! Last night my active and healthy coral banded shrimp was walking all over and picking at my green bubble tip anemone (see pics of anemone)......today the shrimp was sluggish and not moving much....then a short time later....after I finished a 10% bi weekly water change the shrimp was dead...

Hi all! What is the BEST rule of thumb for how often and how much to do water changes? I have a 29 gallon biocube....nitrites are 0....ammonia is 0....but nitrates fluctuate between 10 and 40 ppm....started out doing monthly 20% wc...then 10% every other week. ...now 10% every week to lower...

Hi everyone! I have a pink spotted watchman goby....and I was reading about the relationship between the goby and the pistol shrimp....my lfs is getting some in and was considering getting one.......I already have a coral banded shrimp as part of my cuc....first I wss wondering if that would be...

Hi everyone.....I have a 29 gallon Biocube....been set up and running for several months....but can't seem to get my nitrates lower than 20 ppm....my ammonia is 0....nitrites are 0....salinity is 1.024....ph is 8.0....my nitraits fluctuate between 20 ppm and 40 ppm....I test both with API liquid...

Hi everyone.....I have a 29 gallon Biocube....been set up and running for several months....but can't seem to get my nitrates lower than 20 ppm....my ammonia is 0....nitrites are 0....salinity is 1.024....ph is 8.0....my nitraits fluctuate between 20 ppm and 40 ppm....I test both with API liquid...

Hi everyone.....I have a 29 gallon Biocube....been set up and running for several months....but can't seem to get my nitrates lower than 20 ppm....my ammonia is 0....nitrites are 0....salinity is 1.024....ph is 8.0....my nitraits fluctuate between 20 ppm and 40 ppm....I test both with API liquid...

Hi everyone.....I have a 29 gallon Biocube....been set up and running for several months....but can't seem to get my nitrates lower than 20 ppm....my ammonia is 0....nitrites are 0....salinity is 1.024....ph is 8.0....my nitraits fluctuate between 20 ppm and 40 ppm....I test both with API liquid...

Hi everyone! I am hoping some seasoned aquarium veterans can help me out.....I have a 29 gallon biocube....got rid of the stock lights...have all LED lighting.....I have one small osc clownfish...1 coral beauty angle fish.....1 six line wrasse....1 bubble tip anenome. ...1 small tuxedo...

Hi everyone....I am a newbie to salwater aquariums...I have a green bubble tip anenome...I have had him for over a month....he looks great...but...he hasn't attached to a rock yet....I am wondering if he might have a injured foot? He does stay in one place.....but I can not turn on my second...

Hi everyone! I have had my aquarium sense July....I have been reading on this forum for months.....so I thought I should join....I can't wait to learn from all the seasoned aquarists on here.....I will be very grateful for any advice and help!! :)