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Hi, I have a similar problem, I am also fish in cycling, but did not have a test kit for about the first two weeks. I did a 50% water change two days before the kit arrived, and readings have been; ph; 7.6, ammonia; 0.50ppm, nitrite; 0ppm, and nitrate; 5ppm, for around the last ten days, I did...

I am getting a saw shell hatchling next week, about a 6cm shell length from a breeder. I am aware that plants will be eaten, thats what they are there for. :) I have an aqua one filter that is has a 1200L/hr flow rate? And my tank has about 80L in it, so thats the volume of the tank being...

Hi everyone, I have a 3ft tank set up with internal filter, basking dock, light set up, live plants and live feeder fish. I assume the tank has finished cycling, but my levels are; Ph - 7.6 Ammonia - 0.50ppm Nitrites - 0ppm Nitrates - 5ppm I have recently done a 50% water change about a week...

Hi everyone, I have an old tank which I have cleaned with vinegar, but it still has this white haze/film all around the top 5-10cm of the tank, does anyone know a sure and fast way to remove this?? Needs to go because I will be using the tank for a turtle now which means it wont be full and I...

Hi everyone, Okay, so I was informed last time I asked, that live rock is supposed to be your main filtration in a FOWLR tank, and that flow/circulation aid the filtration. So do I need an extra filter as well, or is live rock and a wave maker enough?? Looking at a 200L capacity after the...

With the filter, does it need to be a filter that is rated up to the tank size ie 250L or is a smaller one okay with live rock? The one at my mums is rated to 150L I think.. Or should I just get a new one?

Okay, thank you.

Really? I have only seen pictures, I just think they are so adorable! :) Okay, so I am definitely getting a protein skimmer and heater, and lights when I can afford one (before I add fish). Question; do the lights need to run the entire length of the tank ie 4ft tank = 4ft light? And, as far...

And, maybe forget the butterfly for a while.. Maybe I will just get clowns and chromis :) I really like the green chromis

I think I am just going to stick to fowlr for a start, I really don't understand corals or anemones etc and all their needs yet nor do I think the budget will stretch too much more.. okay, I might sell the air pump and air stone then... uh, I haven't thought too much about lighting yet as...

Okay, so I am picking up the second hand 4ft tank that I bought next weekend, and then plan to finish accumulating equipment! So excited! Anyhow, I know that the tank will need to cycle for some time before adding any fish or inverts, however I would like to get 3-5 green chromis, 1 yellow...

Okay, that's helpful, thanks :) Also, I have read that a filter should filter the entire volume of the tank 3-5 x per hour or more, is this correct? Or not so important in a fowlr tank?

Okay, go easy on me, but of all those things, I only know what a skimmer is, and I had planned on getting one of them.. Maybe I need to do some more research.. So many new terms.. :s FOWLR = fish only with live rock, right?? Thanks :)

Okay, that's good, was just a bit confused. What kind of filter is recommended? There are so many choices and to be honest I don't really know the difference between any of them :s I did look at internal filters as well but I thought external would be better/easier?

Hi everyone, I've done my research on s/w tanks, just a bit confused about filtering.. Is it okay to have a canister filter with live rock as well? Or is the idea to have one or the other? Help would be appreciated.. I'm working towards a fish only tank with many a peppermint shrimp, and have my...

Oh, and I'm for the Sydney area. :)

Yeah I know all about seahorses and all of the requirements and habits etc, I've been reading up on them for months, and it know that they aren't for beginners that's why I'm going to start with clowns :) just thinking for in the future cause I'm not sure about having multiple large tanks. I...

Okay :) seahorses and ocellaris clowns definitely aren't compatible right? :(

10g is like 40L right?? Sorry, I'm Australian and have no idea really what tank size is in gallons :s

No I don't have the tank yet, but I have been accumulating supplies and equipment for a while. At the moment I was sort of looking for something smaller even though it's more work, simply because I want to get seahorses and I know that they require a species only tank so I didn't want to buy a...

Okay, I will keep that in mind. Thanks

I haven't really looked into corals, maybe I should. :) As for the fire fish, anything that jumps excessively is a big no no as my partner and I also have an indoor Siberian Husky and I don't doubt that she will eat anything that ends up on the floor :s But thanks for the suggestions! :)

Hey all, Just thought I should introduce myself, my name is Jess and I'm from Sydney Australia. I was just looking for some advice on the absolute smallest tank size for one single Ocellaris clownfish, as I was looking into getting a 22L tank and one clown to start while I am in the middle of...

Hi everyone, Just looking for some reasonable advice on keeping a single ocellaris clownfish in a 22L tank, I have done a heap of research on keeping clowns and on keeping saltwater fish, and I have bought all of the testing kits etc that are required, however, I am just a bit stressed about the...

Looking to buy a 22L and keep a single ocellaris clown! Hi, I saw your post about your 21L tank, and thought I would ask about it. Do you have any issues keeping ocellaris clowns in such a small tank?? I have been stressing about whether I should look at a bigger tank straight away or not (yes...