Currently I have a 56g reef tank with a pair of clowns and a half dozen small frags.I also have my old Mandarin, at the local fish shop, waiting for my tank to develop more. I'm looking at a pair of Flame Angels and/or possibly a pair of Picasso clowns.
Do I have a big enough tank to support multiple sets of clown fish?
How many fish would you recommend for that size tank? I have had many fresh water tanks, does the inch per gallon rule apply to salt and/or reef tanks?
If I have a dead or dying coral, clam, snail, starfish, etc does it produce ammonia similar to distressed or dead fish?
I had a phosphate reactor on my return to tank pressure line from my sump on my old tank. My new tank has everything hang-on-the-back and I bought a new pump-integrated phosphate reactor. Now that I have two reactors, what other media should/could I run to help my tank?
I was running a calcium reactor on my old 36bow (20sump) but I had a real hard time getting it dialed in. Is is worth it to try to run it on my new tank?
I have always kind of ran a random mix of chemicals, according to dosage recommendations, but it is always a random changing mix of products. I have a tendency to go overboard and over do things. What do you use/need to run a reef tank?
I have a small tank (Amazon.com : Fluval SPEC Desktop Glass Aquarium, 2-gallon : Aquarium Decor : Pet Supplies) that I used to run plants in, what would I need to do/buy to start a micro reef tank? Is the built-in filtration enough or should I get a small protein skimmer (http://www.amazon.com/Coralife-BioCube-Protein-Skimmer-Aquarium/dp/B00C2DBFX4) 40pgh is enough circulation for 2 gallon, right? Is the provided LED light sufficient? What are good fish for a micro reef tank?
Do you recommend 10% weekly water changes and 25% every month like fresh water tanks? Do you test all parameters every week?
Most times my protein skimmer (http://www.instantocean.com/Products/saltwater-protein-skimmers/seaclone-marine-protein-skimmer.aspx) on my 56g produces micro bubbles and doesn't collect. I can get it dialed in but it is REALLY touchy and only works occasionally and recommendations? Do have any recommendations for a better HOB protein skimmer?
Sorry for so many unorganized questions.
Do I have a big enough tank to support multiple sets of clown fish?
How many fish would you recommend for that size tank? I have had many fresh water tanks, does the inch per gallon rule apply to salt and/or reef tanks?
If I have a dead or dying coral, clam, snail, starfish, etc does it produce ammonia similar to distressed or dead fish?
I had a phosphate reactor on my return to tank pressure line from my sump on my old tank. My new tank has everything hang-on-the-back and I bought a new pump-integrated phosphate reactor. Now that I have two reactors, what other media should/could I run to help my tank?
I was running a calcium reactor on my old 36bow (20sump) but I had a real hard time getting it dialed in. Is is worth it to try to run it on my new tank?
I have always kind of ran a random mix of chemicals, according to dosage recommendations, but it is always a random changing mix of products. I have a tendency to go overboard and over do things. What do you use/need to run a reef tank?
I have a small tank (Amazon.com : Fluval SPEC Desktop Glass Aquarium, 2-gallon : Aquarium Decor : Pet Supplies) that I used to run plants in, what would I need to do/buy to start a micro reef tank? Is the built-in filtration enough or should I get a small protein skimmer (http://www.amazon.com/Coralife-BioCube-Protein-Skimmer-Aquarium/dp/B00C2DBFX4) 40pgh is enough circulation for 2 gallon, right? Is the provided LED light sufficient? What are good fish for a micro reef tank?
Do you recommend 10% weekly water changes and 25% every month like fresh water tanks? Do you test all parameters every week?
Most times my protein skimmer (http://www.instantocean.com/Products/saltwater-protein-skimmers/seaclone-marine-protein-skimmer.aspx) on my 56g produces micro bubbles and doesn't collect. I can get it dialed in but it is REALLY touchy and only works occasionally and recommendations? Do have any recommendations for a better HOB protein skimmer?
Sorry for so many unorganized questions.