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I just mixed 45 gallons of saltwater using reef crystals. It was mixed to 1.026 at 78 degrees. I tested with a salifert and api alk and calcium test kit and both came up with alk around 13dkh and calcium 500 and mag at 1320. Is this ok to add to the tank or do I need to lower the alk and...

Well it has been a busy several months since I last posted some pictures. I have had some major changes to the tank. I had to get rid of my birdwrasse as he was harrassing everything I put in even killing two tangs I added. This now allowed me to get a cleanup crew and several new fish. I added...

I was wondering if I could put purigen in a mesh bag and then place it in a phosban reactor? If not, any advice on where I could place it? Thanks

When I am performing my waterchanges should I add buffers along with the salt mix to the RO/DI water before adding to the tank. Or is the saltmix and RO/DI water good enough? Thanks

Well I had some spare space in my sump that I decided to make a mini refugium. Its only 16 x 6 x 10. I think it came out pretty good considering its not that big. Im not really sure if the fuge section needs to be huge. I only intend on keeping macro and pods so I will see how it goes. Here are...

Does anyone have a reccomendation for vitamins to enrich my frozen food? Also, how often do you add the vitamins and does this foul up the tank water? Thanks

I am trying to manage my sump space and was considering adding a little fuge to it. My question is how big of an area do you need for just the fuge space (sandbed, macroalgae)? Do you need a lot of room for the macroalgae? I have about 16inches long, 10 inches high and 6 inches wide of space...

I was wondering where is the best place to mount my ballasts. I have three 250W ballast that I need to put somewhere for my new lights. Any suggestions?

I just purchased the coralife aqualight pro metal halide fixture. It has 3 250 watt MH and 4 96 Watt Actinics. My question is how should I acclimate the fish and corals to the new lights? How long should they be on and how should I progressively increase the length they should be on? Thanks

I just purchased the coralife aqualight pro metal halide lighting fixture for my tank. I currently use a glass top and I do not have any issues with gas exchange/aeration. However I was wondering if the top will be an issue with the MH and if I should switch to egg crate. I have some jumpers...

Does anyone know how good these lights are and if they would work well for my tank. My friend can get them for me through his distributor for $850.00 and it seems like a good deal. Thanks!!! Coralife 72 Inch Aqualight Pro, 3x250W HQI Lamp + 4x96W CF Lamps Sq. Pin + 4x1W LED

I just added a new Kole Tang and Naso Tang recently. The Kole Tang was returned to the LFS and had been beaten up prettly badly by a Black Trigger. He wouldnt come out at all at the LFS but once I put him in he has been active and extremely happy. The Naso Tang had been shipped prettly badly but...

I currently have a marineland high capacity sump. I was wondering if the biowheels that come with the sump is good or bad for the tank. I dont know if I should remove the bio wheels one at a time since I dont want to cause any spikes. I have over 220 lbs of LR so I dont know if the bio wheels...

I was wondering if it would be ok to add a kole tang then a naso tang maybe a couple weeks apart from one another. Since they vary in color and body type should this be ok or should I do both at the same time?

Does anyone know if you need to feed the reef chomis everyday. I only feed every other sometimes every 2 days. I dont know if they require multiple feedings a day or daily feedings. I am considering getting a couple to add to the tank. Thanks!!!

One of the LFS got these in to test they look cool but they have a hefty price tag...i was wondering if they do a good job of recreating flow in the tank more effectively and efficently then several koralia phs. Ecotech Marine VorTech Propeller Pumps with Wave Driver (2xMP40W Units) + Battery...

I was wondering if anyone has a qt up and running all of the time. I have read the "ounce of prevention" article but I feel just throwing a qt in our spare bedroom would be much easier. I am looking to setup a 30 gallon qt (i think this will be big enough?). Do I need to have a fish in the...

After researching and looking online I have trimmed done my decision to lighting. Which system do you think is the best? Keep in mind I'm looking for the 72" fixtures. If you don't like any of the choices please feel free to make any recommendations Thanks Underwater Outlet - Equipment...

I currently have a snowflake eel, Male Blue Throat Trigger, Blue Spotted Puffer, Flame Hawk and Green Bird Wrasse. Is there anything I can add to the tank? I don't think there is but I'm looking for any advice. Thanks!!!

Decided Id post new shots of my tanks since I have added some new corals, fish and LR.

Two of the newest additions to the family!!!

I've been getting into some of the easier corals and I was curious as to how you can tell if an area of the tank has low, moderate or high flow. Also, are there any specific areas in the tank where you should place the powerheads?

Hello, I recently just purchased a cynarina coral. Should I place it on the substrate or is the rock ok? Thanks

Hello, I am looking to upgrade my lights to T5's My tank is 6 feet long, 3 feet wide and 27inches deep. Any recommendations on lighting fixtures would be great. Thanks for all your help!!!

I purchased a cynarina (button coral,doghnut coral,etc) from one of my LFS. It has been 3 hours as of now and it still has not opened up. Does it normally take this coral long to open and acclimate or should i move it to a new locations. Thanks for the help as always. AA is the best!!!