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Okay so, hello everyone i have many questions. I'm just trying to figure how to set up my lighting (coralife LED seascape, w/o the app) to be appropriate for my tank. I do not have access to a PAR meter right now. I'm HORRIBLE with technology and I can't figure out how to use it. Even the...

Taken during my vacation in the Philippines in November 2024.

So hey guys reefer here from PH, i would just like to ask for your help on what to do with my tank so this tank that I bought for 2nd hand has two sumps but the problem when it was all assembled the water in the other sump gets sucked into the other so basically its pulling all of the water out...

Okay so, I have 1 nicrew led gen 1 150w light and i wasn't sure if I can use this light and the new gen one at the same time, would it be compatible in the sense of lighting specs? I bought the nicrew in November because I was preparing for the 55 gallon. But they discontinued it. I do not have...

Hello all any input is appreciated, Ive currently got a fluval 13.5 with small upgrades that im gonna be swapping into a aquatop eco recife 24g. Just wondering if i should get any other equipment in preperation for the new tank... ive already gone a little crazy with it. Equipment: Light: Ai...

I bought this light for my tank back in november '24. I've been doing research on how to set it up and what not, anyways, I just discovered that the light was discontinued and I'm torn between just buying the 2nd gen or just figuring out how to use it. It's SUPER bright, and I think it might be...

Hi I'm curious and have a new bio cube so I am wondering if cotton balls can also work as biological filtration.

Hello all. Its been a bit, basically, I scratched the 20 gallon, had a hard time establishing it and when I did i got that purple algae and couldn't get it to go away... So How would I go about removing it from my live rocks so I can introduce them to the new 55 gal tank? When should I add...

Building an Advanced Reef Controller with Arduino Mega and NodeMCU Maintaining a thriving reef aquarium requires precision and care. With the help of Arduino Mega 2560 and NodeMCU, we can automate many essential tasks, ensuring the perfect environment for marine life. This guide explains how...

today I went to look at my clownfish and had a heart attack when I saw white spots all over it only to realize when feeding it was just bubbles.... needless to say, I almost had a heart attack... with that being said what was your "mini heart attack moment" in your reef tank?

Hello, all I have had quite the GHA algae that just keeps coming back I am waiting on more test strips to get a better idea of why it keeps growing so bad. In the meantime what does everyone recommend for LONGGGG GHA like 3-4INCH I have big Mexican Turbos, Smaller turbos and the algae on the...

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Hi all, Gauging to see if there's any local interest in CA to buy this tank. The tank is wet and has been running from Sept 2022. The warranty is valid until 2027. The tank is euro brace at the bottom panel and top. Price includes the tank, stand, dual detachable sump, approx. 100LBS Tropic...

Other side doesn’t have triangle under eye! has anyone else seen another or is this rare?

Entry #001 - 1/15/2025 Hello, fellow forum members! This thread will serve as my public online journal for documenting the development and life of my 5 gallon pico-reef. I'll be posting entries including descriptions, water parameter measurements, thoughts, ideas, photos and video (including...

Hey everyone! Just added a new 15g IM nano to the absurdly large and continually growing salt and fresh tank collection! Anyone have a similar-sized tank with a cool reef aquascape for a variety of corals? I'd love to check out some pics! And, it might be a long shot, but I was curious to see if...

Please have a look at my custom reef protein-skimmer and sump i designed. I want to know if there would be anything you would change. I am not an expert and want to build a cheap but good quality nano reef tank. I would love to have some opinions on this. I had a good amount of fresh water...

Hello everyone, I’m finally able to slow down life and make somewhere home for a couple consistent years. I have never owned fish as an adult. I’ve moved so much in my line of work from America > Afganistan > America > South Korea > Germany > Poland > Germany > and now onwards to Brazil...

$2000 Redsea Reefer 900 3XL tank and stand Only had for 1 year. Great condition. (Comes with custom kraken lid and throwing in 2 - 300 watt heaters) $300 - 2 cor15 pumps $400 - Apex EL with power bar and LDK $125 - IM 15 gallon glass reservoir $150 - ATK Neptune auto top off with FMM module...

I have a brand new never used IM Nuvo EXT 170. Tank has been taken out of the crate and placed in the office, plastic wrap is still on the stand, never seen water, no damage or defects at all. I literally just got this and the wife said, way too big and NO. So, I need to sell this and get...

Hi everyone. Just looking for some help again. I recently had a brooklynella outbreak which rapidly wiped out all fish in my mixed reef tank. My question is how long should I wait before re introducing a fish again? I have seen on other posts about 76 days but I am running a UV and plan on doing...

Hello. I have these really cool anemones I originally got them about 2 years ago from a local tank breakdown, he said he originally got it from TSA 8+ years ago, he had over 20 of them and I paid a pretty hefty sum to grab them all. I was told by the owner of TSA that these are dayglow...

I just set up my aquarium and I got an AI prime reef led, my question is: What is a good percentage of color for Soft, LPS, and SPS corals that looks like natural sunlight? This is my first reef aquarium and I’m new to this light and lighting percentage scale. I don’t like the blue and purple...

Hello guys, just looking for some help. ive had it for 4 monthsish and its been thriving until now, it looks like its starting to shed its skin. Its hosted my clown pair and now they go up to it then swim away. It wont even hold onto its food to eat :( It was an expensive NEM and i love it and...