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So I checked my levels today. What do you guys thing. Looks like ammonia is down but shouldn't I be seeing more nitrates by now. Also here is a shot of my tank. What do you guys think? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using Aquarium Advice mobile app

Ok so here is a rough pic of the type of stuff I found. The black rock on top is what I have the most of.. The other stuff you can see is just little tidbits I gathered along the way. I really liked the black rock so I grabbed tons from the surf. So can I use it and will it become Live? Sent...

Hey all I'm at Myrtle Beach and while walking on the beach I found some black porous rock. Could I use this in my tank and eventually seed it as live rock. Obviously it would need to be cleaned well. I'll post a pic as soon as I can. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using Aquarium Advice mobile app

Here are the current results from today's test. Do I need to do a water change? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using Aquarium Advice mobile app

Thanks so much for keeping my thread in your scope Bigredsreefs10. Wouldn't have gotten this far without you (even though I'm not too far).. I know this post is a little OT but I thinks its warranted.

This is what I'm thinking as well. How about keeping the larger one and adding a smaller one on the opposite side. Do you think that is a viable option?

Thanks to everyone for the wonderful information you have shared so far. I have yet another question. Is a single 700 GPH Aqueon Powerhead enough for my 40g? I'm not sure if I have any dead spots or not. Would 2 smaller ones be better? What would be your recommendations?

LoL scared me there for a second. I don't plan on having coral for a while. How much pure ammonia should I be using to dose during my cycle. I'm sure I'll be starting over now that I moved everything from one tank to another. I used the same sand water and rocks but I had to add more sand and...

So this Unit would not be good for a FOWLR setup?

Sorry I forgot to post the picture. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using Aquarium Advice mobile app

So I decided against the 26 gallon bow front in favor of a 40 gallon breeder. Here is the current situation. Please overlook my shoddy aquascape. The light is a Coralife HO 36 inch Aqualight. It came with (1) 10,000k 39 watt bulb and (1) actinic blue light 39 watt. Is this light ok? Sent from...

So my test kit arrived today. Here are the results. Any feedback would be nice. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using Aquarium Advice mobile app

Still waiting on my test kit. I plan on carrying a water sample to the pet store tomorrow to get an idea of the levels. Test kit should be here Wednesday. Anyone might have an idea of the clear looking algae I mentioned earlier in the thread That looks to be on my live rock? Sent from my...

I Tried the SC Aquarium forums however, there seems to have not been anyone on in weeks.

UPDATE: Help, I was browsing the forums and noticed that The ammonia I used to start my cycle contained Ammonium Hydroxide and Surfactant. There was a thread I found that said the Surfactant was not good. Where should I go from here? Start over.. rinse everything.. Not sure....

Hello all.. Today I noticed something on a few of my live rocks. I'm not sure what it is. To me it looks like some sort of clear Algae, it makes the rock look like it has a clear aura..lol. Just a little concerned. Anyone know what this might be.. it only comes off the rock maybe a few millimeters.

Wanted to see if someone could chime in, Is the current arrangement of the live rock OK? I jostled them around a bit and nothing moved so I'm sure they wont fall. But water flow is my main concern. I'm sure you can see the placement of my powerhead. Will that be OK. Also will a 700GPH be enough...

My mind has been going round and round about this same question. Good to hear someone else with the same type of questions.

I went and purchased more live rock today. So I have about 30 lbs so far. Let know what you guys think. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using Aquarium Advice mobile app

Hey I just got started myself.. as a matter of fact I just filled my tank yesterday and waiting on it to cycle. The information is a lot to take in but these guys know what they are talking about. One thing I have grasped so far is the theory there is more than one way to do things in this...

Thanks for all the help. Sadly my test kit did not arrive today.. so I really have no idea what's going on in there. Picking up more live rock tomorrow, instead of seeding the dry rock I already have. I can't wait until I get fish but I don't want to harm them either so I am happy to wait. Sent...

Thanks so much. I did turn the filter on but I didn't remove the media.. but I will when I get home. My test kit was supposed to arrive today but it didnt.. Is it possible to overload with live rock? Say for instance I put 60-70 lbs in my 26 gallon, would I run into any issues.. Sent from my...

Thanks for the Info @BigRedsReefs10, I though maybe my HOB filter might be a tad small so I will be upgrading it. Trying my best not to overwhelm myself but there is tons of great info here and the people are really knowledgeable, as well as helpful. When you say "Run some Chemical Media" What...

UPDATE: I put 1/2 TBSP of pure ammonia in the tank to get the cycle to started last night before bed. During this should I also be running the HOB filter that I have?

Question- With such a small tank what should I use for Filtration? I know to some extent the live rock will take care of some of that. But I keep hearing tell of Skimmers and Sumps, Not sure that I have room for either. I purchased a 700GPM powerhead and the tank already has a quiet-flow 50 on...