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Hey guys, My 75 gallon reef currently has a foxface, a maroon clown, and a YT damsel. I am considering adding 3-4 green chromis, but have heard mixed things about adding them in schools in a tank this size. Does anyone have experience with this?

Does this look like pinched mantle? My cleaner shrimp keeps "cleaning" the area that appears pinched, causing the clam to close up. I've had this clam for about 8 months without issue. I recently added a couple of fish, about a day or two before this problem began to appear. If this is...

Still a long way to go. Hopefully I'll get some better pictures soon.

I've read about clowns being too rough on an anemone and killing it. I just got a barrier reef clown which is probably nearly five inches, and a BTA which is about six. He took to it right away, before the nem attached. Should I be concerned?

In the reef world, tap water is a no-no. I know the majority of people with planted tanks use tap with a de-chlorinator. If I choose to use reverse osmosis water, what should I add to it?

So I tried asking in a different sub-forum with no luck and someone recommended that I ask here for better results. Amazon biotopes are fairly low light. Is A dual T5NO a good amount of light? Will it be too much? Should I go t8s and if so what fixture should I use? This is for a 40 gallon...

What type of fixture do t8 lamps go into? Obviously t5s go into specially made t5 fixtures, but when I look for t8 fixtures I cannot find anything. I am not using this for a reef, just looking for an answer.

I'm looking to do moderate light and want to avoid overkill. Do standard florescent fixtures work for growing plants? Should you replace the bulb with something else if you get one of these fixtures?

This will be my first planted tank. I currently have a saltwater reef, so not completely new to aquariums. I have a ton to learn so bear with me. I plan to set up an Amazon River biotope Here's what I think I am getting. Please throw in what else I will need or should change. 40 gallon...

Will low-moderate light plants die under higher powered lights? Or if you have stronger lights can you grow anything you want? Sorry, new with planted tanks, I'm from the reefing world.

I've been throwing around the idea of doing a planted tank. I have a 75 gallon reef tank that I love, but if I start another tank I want something completely different. If I do a planted tank, I would like the fish to be from the Amazon River. What are some fish that are regularly available...

I know... I know... damsels are terrors. I'd really like to add a yellowtail damsel to my tank. I hear they are relatively peaceful in most cases compared to other damsels. My tank is 75 gallons with PJ cardinal Bangaii cardinal Foxface Pink skunk clown Kole tang Does anyone have experience...

What level of nitrates will LPS tolerate? I understand less is better. I've upped my water changes, and feed every other day. My nitrates are at 30ppm right now and I just ordered my lights. I am considering vodka dosing, but all advice welcome.

Hey, liveaquaria has these guys listed as difficult. I am really interested in them, but definitely don't want to get in over my head especially with a $100+ fish. I know they're nocturnal, but that's fine. My tank is in my bedroom and I watch it as I go to sleep. Anyway, Why are they listed...

Since mushrooms are just about the least light requiring coral, will a two bulb t5 fixture be best? I'm asking for optimum color and growth, not just survivability. 2 bulb, 4 bulb, reef capable marineland leds?

Will mushrooms grow under a single fluorescent bulb in a standard ten gallon? I'm considering starting a ten gallon tank that I used to use for freshwater and was just curious. I wouldn't try anything other than mushrooms.

I know these guys are aggressive. What would good tank mates be in a 75? Also if I got tank raised babies would they be territorial yet?

Hey guys, Just curious what your favorite fish is? Based on any criteria. Overall appearance, color, behavior. Pictures if you have one!

My research hasn't been very helpful. I'm interested in adding both a purple and orange firefish to my 75 gallon. I know two of the same type may fight unless they are a mated pair. Will one purple and one orange fight with eachother? Anyone with experience?

Hey guys, this set up was originally going to be a fowlr, but I decided a reef will give me things to do for years to come, whereas a fowlr would keep me entertained for much less time. Here is the aquarium after it's first coat of paint. Here is the 20g sump Here is the tank up...

I'm about half way through my cycle of my 75 gallon. I'm torn between a reef with small fish, or a fowlr with largish fish (none too large for the tank) I know personal preference plays a big part, but in your experience which has given you more enjoyment? Reef or Fowlr?

Hey guys. This is my first saltwater build, but as you can see I've been a member interested in saltwater for over a year. It's not going to be a super fast build because I want to go slowly and act carefuly. Sump First coat of paint Sorry for the picture quality. I'll use a...

I purchased the reef ready plumbing kit by deep blue. It came with no instructions and I am having some problems putting it together. I'm new to sumps and plumbing of any type in general so I don't really know how to explain the pieces. Here are some pictures If anyone has experience...

In a 55 gallon fowlr, if i buy a quality protein skimmer, some powerheads, and have LR and Live sand do i still need a hang on filter? Thanks!

So my biocube hqi 29 came in cracked, and I think I'm going to do a 55g fowlr instead of a nano reef. I was thinking - Dwarf Lionfish - Dwarf Angel - some sort of smaller puffer - Snowflake eel - Tomato Clown Or maybe - Dwarf Lionfish - Some sort of butterfly fish - Dwarf Angel -...