Recent content by sharonafix

I have a Tidepool SOS filter that has a siphon. I had the siphon break when I was cleaning the glass and the pump in my sump continued to pump. Had to shut off the power. If the power goes off, the siphon works great and only siphons down to bottom of siphon and of course the power is off, so...

Calicum Numbers Thanks to everyone for your advise. I have read so many things, talked to LFS and sometimes it is scary. I plan to start with soft corals and see how I do. I think I might be ready to add one or two. Thanks for everyones comments. Sharonafix

Calcium level New reef tank set up - only two weeks old. Question about Calcium level - my tank was running low and LFS had me boost the amounts of Turbo Calcium and Liquid Reactor to stablize the tank. I finally reached 400-420 yesterday. Now, how do I know how much calcium to add each day...

Starting up a new 55 gal reef tank. I know everything has to cycle. but do have a few questions that I am sure EVERYONE has had when they started. I put in 75 lbs of cured LR and 60 lbs live sand. It looks beautiful but know things are going to start to happen and I know that. Saltinity is...

I have a 55 gal reef tank set up with a Tidepool SOS filter and a 20 gal sump. I have been running the system for 3 days. I have adjusted the water level with the overflow control rod. After running the system anywhere from 8 to 12 to 20 hours, all of a sudden the level in the flow boxes will...

live rock Thank you for your advise. I have been looking on the Internet for LR and never found anything from Liverocks.com. Will consider them for rocks. Thanks again.

I am looking for the best place to buy Live Rock. I am setting up my first reef aquarium, 55 gal. I am looking for pre-cured or uncured rock:?

starting up a new reef aquarium where is the best place to purchase live rock? i live in northern california.