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+1 epoxy putty. Works great on pvc, abs, and other plastics.

I like the Jager Eheim heaters. Work very well and are consistent. I would still get a heater controller if you have the $ for one. Peace of mind is worth the extra $50.

+1 rock first. Keeps it more stable.

Halimeda is a calcareous macro algae. It builds its leaf blades using calcium. Grazers won't eat it. It's up to you if you like the look of it or not.

If it's dry base rock, I usually let in soak in a bucket of RODI water overnight and then brush it off before I add it to the tank.

Can you remove some and build one side up? Could use more space between the rocks. Sent from my SM-T217S using Aquarium Advice mobile app

You can brush it off with an old toothbrush. I like removing it before adding it to my tank.

Mix it at least the night before WC's

That'll be fine. Depending on the salt type and ambient temp of the room, you may not need to use a heater to mix, just a strong PH or pump.

Definitely an anenome. Can you take a pic of the underside of the anemone? The presences or lack of verrucae (spots) will help identify it.

How many T5 bulbs are in your fixture, and do they have individual reflectors?

I would get the fish that are suitable for the tank you have now. Possum Wrasse are pretty cool little fish. A couple of nemo's will also add some good color to the tank.

Any reason you're doing an additional dose of copper? Or are you just continuing a treatment schedule you have already been running?

You could definitely add some LR rubble and chaeto if you wanted in that middle area.

Unfortuantely, many of those fish are not suited for a tank that small. The yellow coris wrasse needs a 40g+ tank, a lawnmower blenny and purple dottyback need a 30g+ tank. Take a look here for some fish that would do well in a 20g tank: Nano Fish

Looks like you're making progress. If you're done with the regular cupramine treatment, I would definitely wait a few weeks and see how things go. If things are fine, I would add him to the DT then.

I would give it a couple weeks and observe how it does. Has it been eating more lately? Sent from my SM-T217S using Aquarium Advice mobile app

I think you're referring to the Thrive water lab. Looks very interesting. Would love to see one first hand. Sent from my SM-T217S using Aquarium Advice mobile app

It really depends on what type of livestock you want to keep. Corals, fish, anemone? Corals and anemones will require decent/expensive lighting. If you're just going fish (FOWLR tank) then you would just need a powerhead, some rock and sand.

Glad things are turmimg around! Sent from my SM-T217S using Aquarium Advice mobile app

Giving your wet pets the best care possible is never the wrong choice. Massive props to you for understanding that you can't handle a marine system right now. Hard to find that in kids your age. As for your freshwater tank, we all have to start somewhere. Down the road in a couple years you can...

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The presence of ammonia is very alarming. Did you cycle your tank prior to adding livestock?

CUC do not add substantial waste to our systems. Their bioload is negligable as far as our hobby grade test kits can detect. What is the ammonia reading now?

Pictures would help, but odds are it's a bristleworm. They're generally reef safe, but the bigger ones tend to get a bit on the nasty side. Up to you if you want to remove them.