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  1. littlea8

    Maxspect G2 170W or Key K3 LED

    I am having a tough time deciding between these two LED light fixtures. Anyone have any idea which is better? Maxspect G2 170W New Generation Maxspect Programmable Aquarium LED lighting, G1, G2, Maxspect, Maxspect G2, Maxspect G1, or the Key K3 LED Key Aquarium LED Lighting I haved a mixed...
  2. littlea8

    36" Nova Extreme Pro T5 or Maxspect LED G2-170 watt?

    I currently have a 36" Nova Extreme Pro but I am thinking of buying the Maxspect G2-170 watt because it is LED and it looks better. Which of these would be better and would the Maxspect do well with all corals? Is the Maxspect a good light and is it worth it to upgrade? Also for a 46 gallon...
  3. littlea8

    Powerheads and Powerhead Setup

    Hey Everyone, Recently my powerheads both broke and I now have a new aquarium setup. I have a 46 Gallon Bowfront with the rocks all the way at the back placed in the center going up to about half of the aquarium. I was wondering how many and which brand of powerheads I should go with and...
  4. littlea8

    Nova Extreme Pro vs. Marineland LED

    Hello, Currently I have the Nova Extreme Pro with 6 T-5 bulbs on my 46 gallon tank. Lately, I've seen the new Marineland LED light fixtures for much cheaper. How much better are these fixtures compared to the nova extreme pro? I was thinking of purchasing one but I can't figure out why the...
  5. littlea8

    Remove the filter? or leave it in?

    Hello, I recently installed my sump about 2-3 days ago. The guy at my LFS told me that I should leave my old canister filter in my tank for about 2 weeks so that my sump will obtain a biological filter. Do I have to leave my old canister filter in there for that long or is it okay to take it...
  6. littlea8

    Can I reuse my old uncured live rock?

    Hello, I was thinking about starting a quarantine tank for my saltwater tank for the sick fishes as well as new fishes so ensure they are disease free. I have all the components but I realized that the water would have to have some live rock as well as the water from my larger tank that is...
  7. littlea8

    Low PH Problems - HELP!

    As far as I know my PH has always been low. I have had my tank for about 2-3 months and I used to test with the test kit and got readings at the highest of 8.0. I now purchased a Pinpoint PH monitor and my PH wont rise above 8.0 unless I add in the marine buffer other than that it hovers around...
  8. littlea8

    When should I stop stocking aquarium?

    Okay so I have a 46 gallon bowfront aquarium. Currently I have: 2 Clownfish 1 Yellow Tang 1 Flame Angel 1 Green Chromis I was looking to get a blue regal tang and possibly a different angelfish. Are these compatible and do I still have more room for fish or should I stop stocking my...
  9. littlea8

    Just got Nova Extreme Pro - How should I set timers?

    I just received my nova extreme pro for my 46 bowfront aquarium. I also bought a power center with one timer for both night and day. I'm really not sure how I should set the timers. For the Nova Extreme Pro the light pattern is as follows Switch 1: 3 Whites, 1 Blue Switch 2: 2 Blues How...
  10. littlea8

    Can't Get PH to Raise Higher Than 7.8...HELP!

    Hello, As of now I have one green chromis, some snails, and some crabs inside my tank. After about a week or two my PH is still at 7.8. I have been adding Seachem marine buffer pretty much every single day and still the PH remains the same. I have changed the water twice so far but for some...
  11. littlea8

    Is my tank cycled or not started? NEED HELP!

    Hello, I am a beginner when it comes to saltwater tanks. I am trying to establish a fish only with live rock tank. I added my uncured live rock about two weeks ago with live sand and started testing ammonia about 3-4 days after and had gotten no readings. The salinity is at 1.024 and the...
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