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I currently have a saltwater tank set up and I am switching to freshwater. I currently have live argonite sand in the tank. If I clean this well (removing the salt) can I use it in a freshwater tank? It cost a LOT and is very pretty. If I can use it, would it be okay for all types of...

Hi, I just added a clownfish and skunk cleaner shrimp to my tank tonight and the shrimp died a couple hours later so I'd like to find out, if possible, what I might have done wrong. I set up a 29 gallon tank and added live sand on 3/9, live rock on 3/10, more live rock on 3/16 (about 45 #...

Does anyone know of a good article or reference about various foods available? Nutritional values, live vs. frozen, what each exactly is, how they are packaged, where available, reputable brands, feeding guidlines, etc? Thanks, Denise

What is the grey thing? I just got my LR today... a snail of some sort? Don't know if it will be alive or not...

I just got my LR today... I'm going through it now and pieces are falling apart. Should it be doing that? It is Fiji rock. Now I see there are hundreds of small pieces at the bottom of the box. This doesn't seem right! Thanks.

Hi, I'm in the process of setting up my 29 gallon tank as fish/invert tank. Saltwater is in tank and powerheads are running. Will be adjusting salt levels tonight and adding all live sand. 45# of Fiji LR is shipping Fri to arrive on Sat. I've done a lot of reading (books, articles, and...

I am in the process of cleaning out an established freshwater tank and setting it up as saltwater. My question is, once everything is removed from the tank, what is the best way to "clean" it out? Is it okay to use a regular washrag and several changes of water? I know this sounds like a...

The Remora skimmer comes in several different options. What is a "drain fitting"? It comes with or without and I don't know if this is necessary. Also, you can get it with either a Rio or Maxi-Jet pump. Is there any big difference here? Thanks!

I'm looking at buying the AquaC Remora skimmer and Maxi-Jet power heads for my 29 gallon to be setup as a fish/invert tank. Will also be using a Magnum 350. How much flow is required, gph, and how much could be too much? I'm visualizing shrimp, etc. getting blown away from the water flow! I...

I am setting up a 29 gal fish/invert tank and I understand the glass top should not be used. Suggestions for raising the light above the tank a few inches without a top? Thanks......

I am looking at buying live rock from liveaquaria.com and I think I'd like to get the larger, more porous caribbean rock vs. the premium Fiji which seems smaller in size and more dense. But... it says the caribbean is uncured. Everything I've read says to make sure it is cured. What problems...

I have a 29 gallon low-light planted tank that I want to switch over to saltwater (I will start from scratch). I have several Marine books I am reading but I'm getting confused on the lighting and filtration needs. I plan to make this a fish and invertebrates tank. I currently have a Magnum...

I don't know what to do about this cloudy water. Tank has been setup for 1 month. I did a 20% water change 2 weeks ago (which I later read I probably shouldn't have). I originally had lights on for 12 hours and I've reduced to 10 hours for the last couple weeks. I thought it would clear up...

I just setup a new low-light tank 3 days ago and the plants aren't looking too well. I've posted some pics. I tried to plant them based on instructions I've read but it was harder than it sounds. Does this look right? Is there anything I should do? 29 gallon Coralife F/W T-5 Aqualight...

Might sound like a silly question... I know lights should be on for 10-12 hours a day... Can I split this time so they are on more during morning and evening hours when I am home? Like 7am-12pm-ON / 12pm-2pm-OFF / 2pm-9pm-ON? I just started up a low-light tank. Thanks:)

Hi, I will be setting up a low-light planted community tank soon and I want to make sure everything I intend to do is okay... 29 gallon Emporer Double Bio-Wheel filter Magnum 350 canister filter Standard gravel (small in size) Coralife F/W T-5 Aqualight Double Strip Light-30" Plants 1 - Java...

Hi, I'm new on this site. I've been trying to read up on some of the lighting issues but I'm afraid I'm even more confused. I have had an African Cichlid tank, a turtle tank, and now want to setup a planted community tank. I have a 90 gallon with a florescent light fixture. Can I buy a...