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Just wanted some input I am currently running a 130g reef tank for the past year. It has a DSB, parameters have been great PH 8.1, no Nh3,SG 1.025, Ca 400-500 temp 80-82deg. I currently have a flame angel,yellow tang, kole tang, diamond goby, clown goby, blue dart, lyrtail anthia, maroon clown...

Hi guys, I just filled the tank for the first time and I am having a problem with the sump. The tank is 130g with single overflow in the center. I have a duroso standpipe that extends 6 inches below the water level. I have two pumps a supreme Mag Drive 950g/hr and a 1800g/hr. When I ran the...

There is a guy selling off his LR for $1/lb. Says he needs cash soon. He has treated the tank with copper in past. Don't know how long ago. I am just starting up a tank that I hope to be a reef tank. Is there any amount of time that would allow the rock to be safe for corals/inverts. The rock...

I am about to switch from FOWLR to REEF. I now have an empty ~130g hex front tank. I have a PC light with 130W and I am looking into upgrading so I can keep shrooms, soft corals and perhaps an anenome. I have seen some LED lights touted as an alternative to MH. Does anyone have experiance? CHeck...

I am about to switch from FOWLR to REEF. I now have an empty ~130g hex front tank. I have a PC light with 130W and I am looking into upgrading so I can keep shrooms, soft corals and perhaps an anenome. I have seen some LED lights touted as an alternative to MH. Does anyone have experiance? CHeck...

I had a FOWLR tank in the past and had to sell it when I moved. I Just upgraded and bought a used 135g tank and would like to consider a Reef system. Likely Mushrooms,zoos,polyps,anenome? Any suggestions for stocking a tank this size. I Would like to take advantage of the size and use larger...

I think my new Fox Face is not going to make it. I added him yesterday. He was doing well then today he is not eating. I saw him skimming the top alot and now he is breathing rapidly and staying by the overflow box. He was acclimated as follows. I floated the bag for 10min, then I added 8oz of...

Well it has happened. I started my tank in December and have been without a glitch since the start. Last week I lost my Blue hippo tang and coral beuaty. I think it was ich that did them in. Here is what I have left in an isolation tank: I treated the fish with Organi Cure (copper based...

I recently bought at a frag meet a nice piece of LR with 5-6 mushrooms on it. The day after adding it to my tank I noticed these guys. In case the picture does not help. The have ~5-8 leafs coming out of a very small tube. There are about 15-20 in a tight cluster. They are not changing in size...

I currently have a 55g folar tank and was looking to upgrade my lighting to a PC 260w. What coral/anenomes can I add with that light? Thanks

I have a six line wrase that is getting mugged by a fish that was supposed to be a splendid pseudochromis. I looked different from the day he was added to the tank but I thought his colors would lighten up once he was settled. Now he is like a shark attacking anything the wrase relentlessly. The...

Hey I have a problem I noted that my six line wrase looks as if something is munching on his tail. Any Ideas? I think it is the S.Pseudochromis. Thanks 55g FOLAR six line wrase BHT 2 perc clowns Coral Beauty splendind pseudochromis Coral banded shrimp blue leg hermits snails

I have a new BHT that looks good. But, I noted he/she likes to rub against the LR. There is no outward appearence of Ick. I have read that the BHT tends to have odd behavior, is this normal?

Two questions: 1)do they act as clearner shrimps 2)when the molt what should you do with the shell. Thanks again, this site is the best.

I have attached the pics of the affected clown. I just added fish to the aquarium yesterday( 2 perc clowns, coral beauty and a BHT ) The levels are WNL(Nitrate 0, Nh3 0.1, Ph 8.2 SG 1.022). I did not note these changes on the fish when I added him but they were there today. He is not scratching...

I have attached the pics of the affected clown. I just added fish to the aquarium yesterday( 2 perc clowns, coral beauty and a BHT ) The levels are WNL. I did not note these changes on the fish when I added him but they were there today. He is not scratching and is eating. Very active. I have...

It is time, my water parameters have been great for 3 weeks now. Nitirite 0, Ammonia 0, Ph 8.2, SG 1.022. I have a 55g with 50lbs of LR and 50lbs sand. I have some inverts (snails and herrmits). I found a web site with some great prices, I hope it is not too good. I have ordered: Blue hippo tang...

I have started my tank 4 weeks ago. It is a 55g AGA with overflow, I am using bioballs in the sump, Temp 74, SG 1.022-1.024, Ph 8.2, I have a 2 inc live sand base with 50lbs LR, I added the LR (it came next day air so there was minimal die off) and the nitrate peaked with in the first week and...

I have had my 55g FOLAR tank up and runnig for 1week. I am using a Pro Proclear 75 sump/skimmer combo. The skimmer is making plenty of microbubbles and in the collection cup I just have yellowish water that runs off into the sump. When am I to start getting the good Gunk that I throw out? The...

Its done I have my tank up and runing. 55g predrilled overflow with a Pro proclear 75 sump (built in skimmer), cpap 2200 pump->550g/h, 40W 6500K and a 40 Actinic, 50lbs live rock (just added, came overnight from Dr. Fosters ect.) and 40lbs live sand. I also have 4 damsels. Question: 1) do I...

Hey I have just set up my 55g tank, added the LS, base rock and LR is comming soon. I saw the set up for the stand pipe and was wondering if the overflow chamber now can be used as a Fuge. Any good links how to set one up? Thanks.

I am planing on starting a 55g folar tank. My kids are busy picking out the fish they would like. So far I have: 1 yellow tang 1 clown 1 six line wrasse(my favorite!) 1 royal gramma 1 goby or other sand sifter They had wanted another large fish such as a trigger, dwarf angle or butterfly...

I am in the process of starting my first FOLAR tank. I have a LFS that has Uncurred LR for $2.50-3.00/lb (depending on the rock). Being that I do not have anything in the tank yet, can I add my 40lbs LS and the uncurred LR. If so do I have to make water changes, clean the rock daily. Thanks :roll:

I am trying to start a FOWLAR tank. I have a 55g drilled for an overflow system. I have limited space. There is no space behind the tank, the cabnit has a internal width of 11 inches and a door of 16"x20". I saw a proclear system that was rated for a 75g tank and came with their skimmer built...