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I just installed a Lifeguard Fluidized bed filter (FB600) on my 55 gallon tank. Here's a link to the one I'm using. http://www.aquaticeco.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/product.detail/iid/7839/cid/1965 I'm using the recommended powerhead, an Aquaclear 301. It seems as if the sand is not really being...

Two days ago, I introduced two similarly sized False Percula into a new 55 gallon tank that has 80 pounds of live rock, a few snails, a couple of Sally Lightfoot crabs and a couple of Serpent Starfish. One of the Clowns, Bozo, has taken to swimming from end to end of the tank, nose up, about...

Has anyone ever considered Tums for a calcium supplement in their reef tank? Each tablet contains 1250 mg of calcium carbonate, adiptic acid, FD&C Blue, D&C Red27, D&C Red 30, FD&C Yellow6, Mineral oil, Sodium Polyphosphate, starch, sucrose and talc. I'm new to reef tanks, but as a nurse, am...

First of all, sorry for the long post, but I must give the history. About two weeks ago I decided to take the plunge and start on a reef tank. I have not done saltwater before. I bought a 55 gallon tank, live coral substrate, a bunch of live rock, a protein skimmer, lights and assorted stuff...