Recent content by Xanderjess

Thank you for that info about the stars. I just figured the sand sifters reproduced because I could see them laying on top of one another and then they disappeared under the sand for about a month. I think I'm going to get a 90 Gallon with the same dimensions as my 75 gallon except 6 inches...

They're all crowded together at the bottom right. I have a Regal tang, Naso, Bicolor, Korean Emperor, and I forget what you call the others. Two clown fish, four damsels, loads of snails and a few crabs. Oh yeah, I have three sand sifting star fish, and they reproduced a few months ago. There...

Wow I had no idea. The lady at the fish store told me different, but I guess that makes sense. So I should think about upgrading to what, a 120 gallon? I suppose a sump would add volume as well.

Great question I forgot to mention that. Yes, I did a 30-35% water change just last week. I typically do one every 6-8 weeks. I'd like to keep nitrates down because I'd like to add corals at some point.

Hi there, I'm new to the forum. My name is Kevin and I live in the metro Atlanta area and a few years ago I started a saltwater aquarium with a 75 gallon marineland tank. Over the years my nitrate testing has shown to be through the roof with nitrates like in the 80+ per million range. I always...

Hi, I'm curious about this algae that has started to grow this past week. It looks like a plant and just wondering if this is good for keeping down nitrates? Fish dont appear to be eating it.