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Went to the LFS to pick up 3 ricordea I got via Facebook auction and couldn't resist their end of year 25% off plus then buy 3 get 3 free in the $20 frag tank ;) So, 6 good sized frags for $45, but struggling on IDs. After slowly acclimating them and giving them a couple of hours with the lights...

After a number of months waiting for a non-ridiculously priced Craigslist deal, I picked up Marineland Corner-Flo 220g (72"x24"x30" lwh). The seller had been installing custom granite surround around the new tank when a piece of granite bumped the tank. The owner requested a replacement tank to...

Zeroblake - When you say the colors don't come across great without adding extra LEDs, did you bump each arm up to 3 strips, and if so would you recommend the 12000k whites, or 453nm blues/12000k whites? I'm really looking at getting this light unit with two additional strips, so trying to...

I really like my high-fin black skirt tetras :)

I don't think the filter would really cause any salinity issues, but I think with 16lbs of live rock you'd still need some form of mechanical filtration. If you added in additional live rock, maybe you could forgo one, but one of the challenges of a small tank like a 20g is you don't have much...

No problem. As I mentioned, it's good you're already looking towards a bigger and only keeping the one black moor, as as they grow they can put a strain on a small tank as they are, comparatively speaking, quite messy fish and need a larger tank, strong filter, and regular water changes to keep...

He may well just be sleeping then if he's active at other times and water parameters seem fine :) If he's alert when feeding and seems to explore the tank otherwise, keep a good visual eye on him and check water parameters often, as well as keeping up on water changes. 15g should be okay until...

Do you have any other fish in there, and does the black moor show any signs of breathing hard or damage around the gills of fins? What size tank is it, and do you know how your water parameters are, as well as whether the tank was cycled first? If you have any questions about these terms...

Further, if you choose to then start up a second or third or fourth tank (give it time ;) ), you can use filter media from your existing 55g tank in the new tanks to help get them cycling much, much faster. Some people keep a piece of filter media in their main tank that they can move to a...

I tried shrimp once, and the smell can get pretty ripe in just a few days ;) Pure ammonia is probably the quickest and easiest way to kick start things. Not sure on where you live, but Ace Hardware sell a pure ammonia that I use and a number of people here recommend. Seems to be the about the...

When I switched to the API Filstar XL on my 55g, I left out the HOB that had been running. It makes it look a lot cleaner without it being there, has absolutely minimal noise that way, and it's one less piece of equipment to maintain. A canister shouldn't really have a problem, but is...

On the 30lbs I received, I got 8 pieces. I think you can leave a comment for John when ordering to let him know if you have any particular sizes in mind. He seems pretty accommodating, you could PM him on here or e-mail him I guess.

Glad you like the rock :) I put around 30lbs of their base rock in to my tank when I started up around 6 months ago and really liked how clean and well-shaped they were. Wish I'd add in a little bit of actual live rock to kick start things, but it came along nicely. Hope your tank works out well!

If the cycle is complete and you were able to track the relevant parameters rise and fall, then adding in a small amount of livestock at a time like that shouldn't cause any spikes. That might be a slight rise, but if you tank is cycled, the live rock and filter media should handle it just fine...

I've seen bubbles like that on live rock if there's some algae a' brewin. I blow the rocks with a turkey baster before doing a water change to make sure there aren't any sediments building, and since using RO/DI water, I haven't had a problem with algae and bubbles like that. I also adjusted the...

It's great that you got the water tested - did they give any indication what the readings were? A 10% PWC is a good start, I'd be looking at at least 10-20% water change per week just to keep things running nicely. A liquid test kit, whilst a $30 or so investment at the outset, is a great tool...

At least on the API ammonia test, a reading 0ppm will be a slight yellow tint. As AquaRick noted, it will vary depending on your test kit. Those lower levels are often really hard to distinguish between too, so try to read your level under the same light source each time otherwise you might get...

How long has your tank been running, was it fully cycled, have you tested your water parameters? Some fish are jumpers, but it can also be sign of a the water not being too hospitable and the fish trying to escape. An API master test kit or similar will help check your parameters - especially...

Anywhere between 10x-20x turnover per hour is often recommended as a good point to shoot for. Some fish and corals prefer less movement than others, some more than others, so it also depends on what you have in your tank. Do you know the rating of the powerhead you are currently running?

They'll school together great and complement each other well as they will be right around the same size and patterns, but as Reygan2 mentioned, you will be pushing it to create a decent school of both types. 5-6 of each would be about it depending on what filtration you have and other fish. What...

That's what I figured, thanks. I just wanted to get clarification so the OP is aware to stick to one CUC line-up or another. And to make sure I'm right in keeping hermits outta my tank ;)

You wouldn't be distributing the weight correctly, as you wouldn't have the corners of the tank lined up with the legs of the stand, or even close. Depending on the design of the stand, you could place board of the correct size on top that would distribute the weight, but I'd still be a little...

From my understanding, this can become problematic when the hermits decide to up and move house and go hunting for a new shell, no? I have a CUC (from Reef Cleaners) that includes dwarf ceriths and nassaurius (I'm pretty sure hermit crabs wouldn't take on the nerites or ceriths, maybe they...

I'll second the recommendation from Carey on the eBay unit - I have that exact unit too and find it works great for my 20g. Doesn't take too long to fill a 5g bucket which is more than enough for a 25% weekly water change on a 20g. Free, fast delivery, and the 100GPD unit should allow you to...

Thanks for the help and suggestions. And so on the specific type of clownfish, I've been trying to look at the difference between false and true perculas - false seem to have much less defined vertical striping, but I'm still not sure whether these are true perculas or false? And as for the...