Recent content by kipski

I have an API Saltwater Master Test Kit, which is a liquid based color matching game that leaves a little room for error based on the back lighting and the angle you hold the test tubes at. I have been pretty careful to only take readings in full like when looking at the tubes straight on.

Hi, I had a 30 gallon FOWLR for a couple years after college and had to give it up when I moved. I've wanted to get back into salt water ever since, and my wife got me a tiny little 5 gal hex set up for my birthday recently. Now, I understand that 5 gals is tiny, and I think I've done OK...

A couple photos of my 5 gallon set up at the end of its second day with fish, as well as a few shots of the tank I had back in 02-03.

Oh, I first set up the tank to start cycling 5 weeks ago, hopefully I didn't jump the gun too much.

Update 2 Well, it has been another day, and so far everyone seems to be doing fine. The hermits are having a great time foraging for goodies (they eat what again?) on the LR, the star spent most of the day in the back looking a bit uncomfortable, but is moving around the tank again and isn't...

Update Thanks for all the helpful posts! Things are looking much better this morning. The star is moving around happily, and there are no more signs (that I can see) of stress. I was expecting such a small tank to be a bit of a challenge; we'll see how I do. I will keep an eye out for any...

Hi, What a terrific resource, I stumbled on it a couple hours ago and haven't stopped reading since! On to my issues: I had a 30 gallon FOWLR for a couple years after college and had to give it up when I moved. I've wanted to get back into salt water ever since, and my wife got me a tiny...