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  1. R

    Can I add this to my reef tank?

    Hello! I recently set up a 40 gallon IM cube tank and I’m planning on making a reef. I cycled it correctly and I set up an aquascape with lots of places to swim and hiding room. I haven’t put anything tin yet but I am going to this weekend. I really really like some tangs, fox faces...
  2. Z

    When to add things into deep sand bed macro algae tank

    so I’m working on plumbing a display refugium/macro algae tank into my main display tank which is a 135g. My main question is when can I add macros, and when should I add a clean up crew. Specifically snails, conchs, and sand sifting starfish to keep the sand bed turned over. Side note, I’ve had...
  3. F

    A very stupid and embarrassing question… is my cat causing ammonia in my tank?

    Long story short, got a new tank, purple life rock, and aragonite substrate. I tested my ammonia to get a base reading and I was showing 1.0 ppm on the api test and .8 on the Red Sea ammonia test. I was puzzled to why I’m showing ammonia within a few hours of setting up my new tank (20g nano)...
  4. Common Blevil

    Unwanted bumblebee snail in new tank!!!

    I accidentally bought a piece of live rock that had a bumblebee snail in it. My tank is only starting. Will it eat all the worms i have(i just have maybe a ten max, and i want them to multiply) and future snail additions, like dwarf snails or limpets, if i will feed it? I know it accepts frozen...
  5. JCP_HobbyReefer

    Build Thread JCP’s MiniReef 160

    Hi All, My Set Up: *Aquaone MiniReef 160 and sump *2x AI Prime 16hd lights *Refugium with Tunzee light and Chaeto *Tunzee Comline skimmer *Fluval sea SP2 return pump *Jebao SW-4 wave maker *AutoAqua Smart ATO lite G2 Stock list: 2x Clownfish 3x Blue green chromis 1x Lawnmower Blenny CUC...
  6. 1Matthew

    Protein Skimmer Not working. Help!

    Hello all, recently, we tore down our 90 gallon tank and started it back up with new equipment and new fish. After putting in the new fish, we set the skimmer to 70% intensity and turned the bubble setting all the way down to the lowest. The skimmer I am mentioning is the REEFER DC Skimmer 300...
  7. travisandsuch

    IM SR80 UV Advice

    Hi folks, first time reefer here getting ready to set up an IM SR80. I’ve been looking at UV sterilizers, but the one IM recommends is out of stock everywhere. Does anyone have. Good recommendation for a sterilizer, ideally one that would fit into the SR80’s AIO chamber? Thanks in advance!
  8. C

    Setting up a Redsea 400! Need advice

    Hey guys, not exactly a beginner but I scored a used Red Sea 400 and need some advice. It’s been fully dismantled. Has some dried sponges and other stuff stuck in over flow. Was told to soak it in vinegar, do I dilute it first ? Or is there any other options? Also wondering what kind of lighting...
  9. M

    Salt Mix High PH

    Hello, I seem to be having a bit of problem with my new tank. Just finished a month cycle no fish yet did a few water changes tank is clear and no sign of uglies. Only problem is when testing with the Hanna marine master it reads a PH of 8.6 and flashes. I have a skimmer running 24/7 and power...
  10. C

    Looks like hair on my coral?

    I’ve only had these Zoas for about two weeks I’d say and I noticed two days ago that there is a hair-like thing growing out of two of them. We bought 3 frags and only 2 are affected. The two affected are right by each other (view video) and the other frag is on the opposite side of the tank. I...
  11. B

    First saltwater tank

    Hey eveyrone hoping I could get some guidance. I’m brand new to saltwater tanks and started small. I have a 10G with a small pair of clowns and 2 Ceriths. The tank is 2 months old. It recently had this algae bloom and wanted to know if this is the normal “ugly” phase or if it’s something else...
  12. C

    Beginner 75 gallon tank... 3 weeks in and need advice!

    I recently started my first reef tank. We went with a 75 gallon tank and went with the Fluval Fx6 canister filter. We currently have 7 clownfish and about 30 pounds of live rock, as well as 70 pounds of sand. I am completely new to the reef world and am starting from the advice of my local fish...
  13. K

    My fish tank cracked

    So my fish tank cracked when I was moving it, I used rags to collect some water and through my corals and fish and rock in a bucket, I ran to the store and bought premade saltwater, now the next day I tested my tank and it’s at ammonia is through the roof!!! Not sure what I can dose to lower...
  14. mmpadi3d

    Build Thread Start big and go bigger

    New to the life of aquarist and I purchased myself a used 180g 72x25x24. I picked up the tank and canopy but turns out that was all that would fit in my vehicle. I will go to pick up the rest from the seller this upcoming weekend. It has bottom drilled holes with two downspouts a 45-gallon sump...
  15. P

    Buying an AIO tank over a tank with sump

    So this February I plan on buying a new 50 gallon tank. I am kinda on a budget so I don’t want to go too crazy if I don’t need to. I was wondering if buying an all in one tank with the filtration on the side would work the same as buying a tank with a sump. Also what would you recommend on...
  16. C

    Fish sick just before getting new tank conundrum - need help

    Hi all - I could really use some help here. I have a 15g nano cube which had 2 small clowns and a royal gamma (soft and lps coral too) up until yesterday. Had the clowns for about 2 months, the gamma maybe one month. I just got the water box 20 cube as a small upgrade and new home for them...
  17. A

    Bubble tip loosing color

    My tank (Bio Cube 32) is two months old, I have total of four Anenome’s Two rainbow BT Green Bubble Tip Condy Green BT having issue I think. When I originally got him about a month ago, he was green now when you look at it he looks pale. Does anyone know what might be causing this. He is...
  18. A

    Light upgrade ?

    I bought this bio cube 32 years ago finally set up and going for the last 8 weeks. The person I got it from they switched out the original light to these. Both of them have the dimmers switches and canopy buttons are configured with lights too. Yes I plan to keep corals in future. Do I need a...
  19. LxHowler

    Will my ugly stage be faster with new tank

    I’m starting a knew tank as my old one has quite literally fallen to pieces, no leaks but it was close. I’m going from a 90l cube to a 180l reefsys. My question is will my ugly stage go faster in the new tank? I will be starting with new sand and adding some new dry rock aswell as...
  20. C

    Cleaning New Equipment Before Use

    How should you be cleaning new equipment before using it/putting it in your tank? A new tank after sitting in a box in a warehouse? Powerheads and pumps with oils and grease from assembly and the manufacturing process? Nets, gravel vacs and other tools sitting on the racks at LFS? Do you just...
  21. enlighten

    Large Build 210 Tang and Nem Tank starting this weekend!

    Stocking the tank is still TBD, but need some tips on the fill up! We plan to mix a few different bacteria, use about 80-120lb of live sand and same for marco rock. We will be getting a bio brick or two rated for 150lb of rock equivalent. LFS said we could use tap on the fill up with prime or...
  22. Leon Gorani

    Got a new coral, not looking great at the moment, any tips for this tank?

    Just got this tank set up and running for a few weeks now, I used the old bio balls from my previous tank and added this new aquascape. I bought this nice torch coral yesterday and it was much better looking, full and open at the store. But now in my tank it is not looking so nice. I plan on...
  23. natattack

    What livestock to add first from stocking list?

    Have a 16 gallon that just finished its cycle. Dry rock and live sand with no algae. Wondering what to add first. Would adding my clean up crew (nassarius snails and hermits) be okay without the presence of algae? Or should I add one of my fish (shrimp goby or tailspot blenny). Also, if I added...
  24. C

    Hydroid problem

    Hello all, I have a new tank with no inhabitants. I had some red ogo I rinsed well and kept in some fresh salt water for a week or two before adding to the tank. I didn't see anything on it and thought I'd be fine. Nope. I now have literally thousands of these crawling hydroids. They're the star...
  25. Smithrz

    Is this enough surface agitation?

    Hey folks, got a simple question here, hoping for a simple answer, haha. I’m still in my cycle phase, all going well so far, and I have finally got the water level holding steady in the overflow, skimmer has stopped fluctuating as much, etc… I just want to gather some thoughts on whether or...
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