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So I am adding a dwarf lion fish to the tank. Researched the care for this guy and learned his dietary needs. Ordered the fish at my LFS and was told that they only stock fresh water feeder fish/shrimp. Until i train him to take other foods, can he eat fish/shrimp from freshwater. And how will...

So after a battle with aiptasia, i finally admit defeat. This stuff is relentless. like the mythological creature the hydra, kill one...three more come back. Before I knew it my entire tank was consumed with this pest. So I decided on the nuclear option...I have removed my live rock from the...

Im a saltwater FOWLR hobbyist and have a friend that wants to start a freshwater setup. So i am giving him some advice on equipment and have a quick question for you freshwater folk. Protein skimmers, are they useful in freshwater set ups? a quick search seems to suggest not, however i cant find...

I have a minor nuisance issue. My snails are making their way into my overflow box and into the overflow siphon tube. Does anyone know of a easy DIY fix for this? I was considering some type of box cover but don't want to reduce the functionality of the overflow box. Any suggestions are welcome...

Not sure what this is. It is growing from inside the live rock and only this segment is coming out of the top of LR. Looks like some sort coral. Any help is appreciated.

So i put some "Chaeto" macro in my refugium and it's slowly dwindling away. Not knowing if there was any special technique, I simply dropped it in the second chamber of my refugium and hoped for the best (My mistake). I would like to know if there is a trick (or process i missed) that helps...

Is there a ratio of cycled water to new water when setting up a hospital tank. Everything Ive read doesn't address this issue. I want enough to prevent a "new cycling" but not so much as to duplicate my DT. Or more specifically how much will keep the tank from a full cycle? If this doesn't make...

So my tang and butterfly (new additions) have developed Ich. I have set up a hasty hopsital tank and have them isolated. I am using the hyposalinity method described on this site. This is my first time treating sick saltwater fish and am nervously monitoring the process. 24 hrs later i have...

Thought I'd share something with the forum. We have been wanting to get anemone(s) for some time. In 2009 I joined this forum and have been reading on ways to improve my skill set ever since. So, we recently added two "Condy" anemones to the tank, knowing ahead of time, the clown fish will...

I recently upgraded from my 55 to a 75 + refugium. Its been a few weeks and I am now seeing that familiar brown algae you get in a new tank. Is this normal? I know how to handle the diatom outbreak and am not too worried about it, but i didn't expect my tank to act like a new tank.:confused:

Well the transfer didn't goes as well as planned. I lost a fish this morning (My foxface). I tested my water immediately and was dumbfounded to find everything exactly where it always is. I then noticed that my water temp had dropped to 70!!! I checked the heater and found it wasnt plugged in...

So I ordered a Reef Octopus in sump skimmer last week from a large fish supply store(Name withheld intentionally). I received the "we have your money and order confirmation" the next day. A week later i call because i haven't heard anything. I am told it is on back order and at a min 2 weeks...

Been searching for substrate options. Ive seen the DE (pool sand), and play sand options and am wondering what are the potential drawbacks to buying Black sand to use as substrate. Are all black sands equal? Is there one brand forum approved? Do they add chemicals to sand to make it black and...

I am upgrading from a 55gal Fowlr to a 75 gal Fowlr with a sump. Here are the questions. 1. what is the preferred (most efficient filtration) sump set up (berlin, refugium, traditional.....???)? 2. I have an aqueon proflex model 2 sump and a coralife 220 skimmer. Will these two work together...

Hi all! I am currently in the process of setting up a new system. My current system is a 55g FOWLR. I am upgrading to a 75 FOWLR w/ a sump (30 gal). I am building my own stand and when I am ready will begin the transfer. My question is this......if i am using water and substrate from my old tank...

Help! I have a jeweled damsel that's out of control. once my tank was established I added two Clowns and a jeweled damsel. After that my cleaning crew. all was fine, until i attempted to add a royal gramma. The damsel went nuts and did not like the new addition. The poor Gramma has found safety...

I believe I understand the premise of a hospital tank. Keep sick fish away from healthy, & acclimate new tank mates. ( im sure im glossing over this) But I am weighing the pros and cons. What is an acceptable size for a hospital tank? If one tank has to be maintained two is twice the work, and...

This thing was on the live rock from the LFS. It has survived initial tank set up and is growing. Is it a pest or a welcome addition?

My new 55 gal tank is thriving so I'm not complaining:silly:. All my tests are consistently stable. My question hinges around the alkalinity of water. I understand the relationship between PH and alkalinity (the alkalinity provides the buffering capacity and keeps ph from bouncing wildly). I...

Ive been reading up on introducing various animals into a reef aquarium and specifically anemone(we reeeally like these critters). All reference materials advise to wait until the aquarium has been established for a year, but few references explain why. If a tank can cycle in a few weeks to a...

Went to a very nice FS the other day and purchased what I thought was a pretty good deal (A corallife Super Skimmer (220 gal)). Any way to my question...When i got it home it said it needs a 650-750 gph pump (not included). Lol should of known batteries not included!. The directions do not...

Greetings Everyone, I am a new member (long time Freshwater, first time saltwater newbie). We recently decided to make the move from fresh to salt. I am quickly learning the subtle and not so subtle differences between the two. First the cost...I am willing to do my part to help the...