saltwater

  1. Beez

    Best online retailer? Who do you order your equipment from online?

    Getting back into the hobby requires much research and of course a many purchases to do things right. I do not have many local shops so I need to do the majority of my purchasing online … who do you use? There are many retailers out there and the web can be a wormhole for sure so I’m hoping to...
  2. Current Tides

    Hello Current Tides Aquariums

    Hello, my name is Hunter, and I own the company Current Tides Aquariums. I am based in San Diego, and offer a variety of services and goods, including live, saltwater fish. Please if you have any questions, or were curious about anything, feel free to contact me! Thank you, and happy reefing!
  3. M

    300 Gallon Tank setup.

    Im looking to set up 300 gallon reef tank. Need qualified who can setup up the whole system in my house professionally with quality and knowledge. Need references. Serious people only please.
  4. F

    Restarting 275 FOWLR, need 72” LED light suggestion

    Hi, I’m looking to restart my 275 tank as a FOWLR and I need to buy a 72” LED light for it. I would like it to have the option. Of regular daylight, night (blue) light only and moonlights I’ve been out of the hobby for over 8 years and know there has been a lot of advancements. Looking for...
  5. S

    Critter ID Help

    Hey everyone, I found this guy in my aquarium, I took it out just in case it’s bad. Would anyone happen to know if this is a good guy or bad guy for future reference incase I see more.
  6. S

    EMERGENCY Electus/Jawbreaker Mushroom Coral

    Hi Everyone, I bought an electus mushroom coral about 2 weeks ago, but lately I’ve been noticing it doesn’t look very good, it’s either extending looking closed up or folded up, I noticed most fish stores have them in little boxes or trays, separate from the others, is that something I must do...
  7. S

    Valentini puffer

    Hi everyone, I’ve had my Valentini puffer for about 4 months and have always fed mysis shrimp and half shell clams, but I got a wyoming white clownfish yesterday and realized while feeding that the puffer also enjoys pellets, would it be okay to feed pellets most of the time and feed half shell...
  8. C

    Saltwater mix question

    Hello so I am new and have seen conflicting messages, how much salt do I add for my 73 gallon reef aquarium
  9. SyssyHUN

    Need Some advices on my LED light

    Hello :) I am new in this hobby and struggling with light setup. My aquarium size is 120x40x50. I had a giesmann T5 8x39W which was getting my aquarium crazy so I swapped to LED. I have now a noname DIY saltwater LED light fixture from a guy who made some already and he had good growth of...
  10. freshwaterplantparty

    Is anyone going to Aquashella Dallas this weekend?

    I’m going to aquashella this weekend in Dallas to get some inspo for my tanks! They’re also giving away a $5k value new tank which would be great for a beginner
  11. ProShot

    Build Thread Waterbox Marine X 60.2

    Waterbox Marine X 60.2 Heater- 300W Titanium Heater BRS With Temp Controller- Inkbird ITC-306A WiFi Pump-Sicce Syncra Silent 3.0 Sump- Fluval Biomax, Filter Socks,Chemipure Blue Chemi Pure Blue 11 oz., ???, ??? Light- AI Prime 16HD LED Powerhead- Nero 3 Powerhead Skimmer-...
  12. G

    Been trying to eliminate whatever is growing between zoas, what is it?!

    Somethings been growing in between and on the plug of my zoa for sometime now, i did a hydrogen dip two weeks ago and that barely seemed to help. Then a coral dip this week and nothing as well. Its almost translucent and looks like very mini tentacles, however it doesn't seem to move. Its grown...
  13. G

    Whats happening to my Candy Cane Coral? the color came right off..

    Hey everyone, Long story short I was cleaning my tank and accidentally brushed up against my Candy Cane coral. Instantly the green color came off, Is this natural or is this the beginning of the end for it? Parameters look pretty normal salinity is a little high at 1.030 but that's why im doing...
  14. G

    Can anyone help me figure out what's growing on my Zoa?

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  15. S

    New Reefer here very concerned

    Hello everyone, So i made a huge mistake as this is my first saltwater tank. I got my tank running about a week ago with some live rock and live sand. After about 4 days i decided to add coral as the store totally gave me misinformation. This is the light I have Lighting: 30W LED 12K White &...
  16. REEF OF THE MONTH - September 2021: Vitaliy's Stunning 300-Litre Mixed Reef

    Reef Spotlight REEF OF THE MONTH - September 2021: Vitaliy's Stunning 300-Litre Mixed Reef

    R2R Username: @rusgum Build Thread: 300 liters of happiness Introduction Greetings from Russia! Honestly, I was not ready to receive an offer from Daniel@R2R to present my reef in the Reef of Month nomination cause there are lots of beautiful reef systems besides mine. Some words about...
  17. S

    Marine aquarium driving me round the bend!

    Myself and my fiancé got our first saltwater marine aquarium last May 2020 in lockdown as we had always spoken about one. We did loads of research and got a 240L juwel rio, it has the 2 power heads, filter & protein skimmer. Currently in the tank is live rock, live sand, 1 x blue tang, 2 x clown...
  18. G

    Are my parameters unhealthy for new reef tank? If so how do I lower them?

    Last week I ordered coral frags and decided to start my reef tank in my 29 GAL which was FOWLR before. Now I knew nothing about reefing or the chemistry but taught myself while waiting for my corals. I set my reef tank up and used Kents Nano Reef A&B to start up the tank. However After using Red...
  19. SaltwaterGuruNeeded

    1.024 or 1.026, what's your preference and why?

    Which is a better overall salinity for fish, 1.024 or 1.026 and why?
  20. SaltwaterGuruNeeded

    White film? Algae?

    This white film on the cord of my uv sterilizer and other cords in my fish tank, what is it? I'd assume it to be algae. I've had this in freshwater tanks before, I believe. It comes off very easily and feels slimy. Just want to know what it is, is it good or bad, and how to minimize it or get...
  21. MFear

    Is ocean water safe?

    I typically mix my own saltwater at home using Tropic Marin and RODI water and store it in brute containers so I can have some on hand and use some for auto-water changes. I live in Los Angeles though and we’re in a mega drought so I’ve been thinking I’ll start getting Catalina ocean water from...
  22. M

    How to store a used tank and filter

    Hello everyone hope that you are all well. I'm new to the fish keeping hobby. I've just bought a second hand 260 L fluval tank which has the following equipment Fluval 306 canister filter Fx4 filter UV water filter Im doing some renovation work on my property. So I won't be able to set up...
  23. H

    Saltwater Ick Treatment Safe For Corals

    I suspect my two clowns and Midas blenny have ick and I want to treat my whole tank. What are good ways/products to get rid of ick that is safe for coals? I have a dunkin and hammer. Thanks!
  24. Subnautica

    What's your Favorite Snail?

    My all time favorite is always Conch, Conch, and Conch. Such a fun, interesting little creature. Those long eyes that react to your action. A powerful leg that moves fast. A cute elephant nose that goes didadidadoo. A heavy body that can't climb glass. A long lived peaceful creature...
  25. Raven2010

    Hello 11 years coral addiction and counting

    Hello all! I’ve been a long time R2R follower, i have to thank this community for so many answers to problems or general interest I may have come across. I had made an account years ago but have since lost the info. So I decided to just make a new one. I’ve been addicted to corals since 2010. I...
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