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put live rock in to cycle my tank 3 weeks ago. so far nothing in there but some snails I put in. Tonight my first hitch hikers howed up on my glass not sure what it is looks like a clam.?

I have this green thing growing on my new live rock.. I also have that is tough to see in tis picture some really small grass like stuff. very very fine green grass.. Its 5 day old live rock

to the left of center is a dead plant or something. ?? also above that you cant see very well because of the glare there is a white blob. any thoughts I can get another pic if you cant see what I am talking about

So running my skimmer (CPR Bak Pak) for the first time today. Added live rock yesterday to start my 30 gal tank cycle. I realize I dont know much about skimmers.. It has an adjustable air line. What do I do with that. If I turn it on it fills the HOB canaster and tank with microbubble. If...

(Sory if people have read other forums and have seen my post's already, I am posting at a few forums to get as much info as possible) I orded this skimmer for a 29 Gal reef tank. It has a built in BIO filter as well. Will the bio filter help / hurt a reef tank or is it a welcome addition.? My...

So I wanted to fill my new tank then add sand and lastly rock. Now I am thinking of sand first then water. CAn anyone give me pros and cons of both. I am going to cycle the tank with LR. If I do water first then add sand what is the best way to go about that. Just dump it in.?? Thanks

Where is the best place to buy live rock online.? Also I know live rock is 1.5 - 2 lbs per gallon how do you determine how much live sand you need.?? Thanks

Any opinions on weather Orbit or Coralife lighting is better. I am about to buy one or the other. Compact florescent for a 29 gal tank. To me it looks like the Orbit lights have a better docking system with built in legs where the Coralife seems to need you to buy a separate set of legs...

So I have my new 29 Gal tank Its going to be a reef tank. a few fish some inverts, live rock, Not sure about corals yet. So I plan to get lighting = compact florescent (Aqualight Dual Linear Strip(130W Total) ) Heater = Not sure what brand yet Protein skimmer = Not sure here either how are...

Just bought my new 29 Gal tank and stand. Want to buy filter, skimmer, lights online. What are some good places that have a good reputation. Thanks

This is probably a stupid question but. I am picking up a 30 Gal rectangle tank. I was going to use a solid glass or plexi glass cover with a cutout for the skimmer and stuff. If I buy a lighting hood unit all one piece does that just sit on top of the glass cover or do I have to make a...

are there any reputable companies out there that you can order a glass tank (and accessories) online and have them shipped.?? Thanks

To cycle a tank that I am going to use live rock in.? substrate - water - rock all at once..? or substrate and water then let cycle then rock.?? a 20 GA tank so I will be getting about 25 lbs of rock.. Also when can I add my hermit crabs and snails? Thanks

How a big a difference is there in tank construction. I am going to get a glass 20 Gal. Is a generic brand from pet whoever as good as a name brand tank.? What should I look for while purchasing.?? Thanks

This is my second tank. I did a saltwater fish only tank a few years ago. Here is what I am thinking planning for this tank 20 Gallon (is that too small? my last tank was 65 and I thought it was to big) Just a protein skimmer & heater LR for filter very fine crushed coral base (should I...