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I am currently in the process of setting up a hang-on-back refugium to serve as a natural filter for my tank. My fuge will include a sandbed, chaeto, and live rock. I also have adequate water flow. My concern is that I do not have enough room for keeping my filter and the refugium at the same...

Yesterday I picked up an awesome variety of coral frags and some live rock from a friend. I noticed that the container had a slight odor. Once I added everything to my reef tank, my tank has since taken on a horrible odor to the point where the room is uninhabitable. Is there anything I can do...

I have recently started a reef tank, and am looking to add a puffer fish. I do not have corals or invertebrates yet, just a few small fish and LR. I am fascinated by the Valentini puffer, and want to add it. However, I understand that most people warn against puffers and reef tanks. Is there any...

I recently picked up an AquaC Remora Protein skimmer from a garage sale. The owner said I will need a pump for it, and I was wondering what is the cheapest pump I can purchase to make this skimmer functional? Thanks! Rob

I recently picked up an AquaC Remora Protein skimmer from a garage sale. The owner said I will need a pump for it, and I was wondering what is the cheapest pump I can purchase to make this skimmer functional? Thanks! Rob

Reef tank that I have not yet added coral to. Currently have a coral beauty, clown pair, and a royal gramma. Wondering what size powerhead will be acceptable and most effective for this combination. thanks!!!

I recently (2 months ago) set up a reef tank, although I am waiting on a shipment of coral. I have a Coral Beauty, 2 Clowns, and a Royal Gramma. I would like to add a reef-safe, easy to care for, visible starfish, and am wondering if I have the capacity to do so. Suggestions/recommendations for...

I am converting my freshwater 29g tank to a nanoreef. I would like to do a dwarf lionfish and some clowns. Does this seem realistic?

I am interested in converting my 29 gallon freshwater fish tank to a FOWLR tank. I am wondering what is the absolute CHEAPEST option for doing this. I am very content housing some clowns and anenomes, and am interested most in budget-minded advice that will keep my fish healthy and happy. I have...

Hello, I am looking to convert my freshwater tetra tank to a cichlid tank, as one of my friends has taken on my tetras. I was wondering how many of and which species would work best in this setting, without the plan of upgrading tank size. I prefer the brightest colored species (electric...

Hello, I have a 40 gallon long FW tank. I have grown bored doing the same old same old, I have housed a small smallmouth base at times, and currently have a healthy tank full of tetras and killifish. I want to start an exotic freshwater tank and am seeking some suggestions for eye-catching...

Hey guys, I'm a longtime FW tank owner that has had success. I am looking to start off a SW tank this summer. As a college student, I will be on a very limited budget. I have the basic necessities of a FW tank including a 20G tank, light, heater, filter, etc. I am wondering what sort of...

Hello, My name is Rob and I am currently a college student. I have had a freshwater tank for many years and the ease of transporting the 20 gallon tank makes freshwater easy for me. I am really interested in converting the tank to saltwater, but am concerned about the transportation...