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We have a 55ga saltwater tank that has been going for almost 3 years. As of right now we only have a clown and a chromis in the tank with the addition of a few hermit crabs. We had 2 fire shrimp for a little over a year and all of a sudden they died. I do routine water changes, but after the...

Saw these this morning on one of my live rocks. I haven't added anything to the tank in the last few months and I've had all the rock since September...

this is in a friends tank..

We brought in a new blenny about 2 weeks ago. About a week after that he just disappeared, so I assumed he died. Physical appearance before that was normal, activity was good, eating well. Now, within this week, I have lost one of my clowns and my Filamented wrasse. This morning my Pygmy angel...

saw this on my thermometer in our tank!!

Reading up on these little guys it says to feed mysis shrimp and algae. Shrimp wouldn't be an issue, but wondering about the algae.. Would I need to purchase some to keep in the tank for him to eat? Would seaweed work?

What are these white things on the glass??

Reading up on these little guys it says to feed mysis shrimp and algae. Shrimp wouldn't be an issue, but wondering about the algae.. Would I need to purchase some to keep in the tank for him to eat? Would seaweed work?

Pretty sure we have diatoms on our sand bed now- 55 gallon tank. Live rock and live sand. We already have 2 clowns, 4 hermits, 2 snails.. Added 4 days ago. Should I get more CUC members? A goby? To help rid the tank of the diatoms?

We just got a pair of occellaris clowns - 1st fish in our 55 gallon tank. They have sort of "dug" an area of the sand out in the back corner of the tank. Every morning we find them there sleeping, if that's what clownfish do. I was wondering if this was normal behavior?? Also, we have pellets...

Our 55 gallon tank is ready for fish!! Here are our stocking plans:: 1 cherub angel 1 purple firefish Pair of ocellaris clowns 1 type of goby 1 strawberry dottyback CUC of usual hermits and snails A few skunk shrimp Would love to have a serpent starfish We plan on starting with...

55 gallon started 4 weeks ago today. We have live sand, live rock, and an external power filter. Powerheads are on. Table shrimp in the tank as well. Tested the parameters today:: Ph 8.2 Ammonia 0 Nitrites 0 Nitrates 0 Ready for fish?!?!

My husband and I have had our 55 gallon tank set up for 3 weeks now. Live rock and live sand. In my latest batch of live rock from the local pet store, we have acquired a little crab. I figured he would not make it as our water parameters are not quite right yet. However, this afternoon when I...

55 gallon started a week ago today. We have live sand, live rock, and an external power filter. Powerheads are on. Table shrimp in the tank as well. Tested the parameters today:: PH 8.2 Ammonia 0.5 Nitrites 0.5 Nitrates 5.0 Salinity is off the charts though. We used the instant ocean aquarium...

Put a table shrimp in setting up my 55 gallon to help with ammonia. It will be in there 48 hours this evening. How do I know when I should remove it?

Started the new tank lastnight!! A couple of questions - how long does it take for the water to clear? And when should we start testing the parameters?

In my research I have read that I should put gravel under my live sand. Is this right and if so, why is recommended?

I have a friend that has a 20ga tropical tank. I'm not sure abt anything as far as what she does or water parameters, etc. but today, she got home from work and noticed that her Dalmatian Molly has yellow from her gills up. Is that a form of ich? Or what could possibly be going on? What should...

Is a 800 GPH power head wave maker enough for a 55ga tank?

Should we mix the water and let that cycle through before adding any sand, then add sand let that cycle, then add the live rock?

I'm pretty sure I'll be putting one in my tank. In my research I've read that they pair up with a type of shrimp, but I don't know what kind. Any ideas?

1 coral beauty or 1 flame angel 1 purple firefish Pair of ocellaris clowns 1 type of goby 1 valentini puffer or blue spotted puffer CUC of usual hermits and snails A few skunk shrimp Would love to have a serpent starfish Open to more suggestions.

Recommendations for a puffer in a 55ga?

How many pounds of live rock should be in a 55 gallon tank?

Thinking of setting up my 55ga as an Oscar tank. Would love to have any opinions.. How many fish to put in, what kind, etc. thanks :)