saltwater

Just wanted to say Hi to everyone in the Fish world. I've been in the hobby for over 30 years. I'm a Marine Biologists and a Master Diver. I downsized the tanks I've owned from 5 Reef tanks, from 150gal to my biggest at 1000 gal. The Reef tank i have up and running is an Oceanic 175 Bowfront...

Pictures and a video attached. In some places the algae has hair-like extensions. Tank is a 29g, with x4 corals, 1 urchin, a bunch of crabs/snails, and 1 fish (a blue/green chromis). Levels are generally good: -PH is around 8.1 -Ammonia is 0 -Nitrites are 0 -Nitrates are 10 -Temp is 79 -I...

Hey! So, I'm planning on getting a 125 gallon reef tank that's 72 inches long. I've been looking all over for what kind of fish I could add to the tank and after several weeks of adding and removing, I decided to use the unit system as described in this article...

Hey Over the summer my water temp has risen a bit but overall I still found it high. My temp in March - 80 My temp now - 82 I have a 60 gallon tank with a Hydor 300w heater set to 72. Current stock incl. 2 Clowns, 1 Cleaner Shrimp, a few Nerite snails and approx. 40 Nassarius snails (they...

I know there are several threads out there about stocking a 75 gallon reef. I've tried to read as many of these a possible to developed my stock list. Here are my plans: Currently in tank: 2 Black Ice Clowns 1 Royal Gramma 1 Skunk Cleaner Shrimp 1 Red Fire Shrimp Future plans (In order I plan...

Hello all I’m new from Cincinnati Ohio I have a fluval 13 1/2 gallon saltwater tank with a CoraLife surface skimmer and protein skimmer built-in. I really need some help here I’m trying to get everything correct in the water before I add any livestock including coral can you please view the...

Hey everyone, thought I’d introduce myself. My name is Jo and I’m relatively new to reefing and salt water fish. I grew up keeping several different fresh water systems, turtles and reptiles so I’ve always been into these types of hobbies. We had renovations at work and had a massive saltwater...

Hi, I have about 2 bags of chaeto about 3/4 of the quart size zip lock bag. I will be $10 plus shipping. Shipping is probably around $8-$14 via USPS flat rate box. Let me know your zip and I can give you a quote on shipping. Let me know if anyone is interested in it. Here is my paypal...

Hey all, I just bought a new red sea reefer 425 xl. I am looking for recommendations for all the equipment I would need with it such as return pump, wave maker, lights, protein skimmer, etc. The model i bought just comes with the tank, stand, and sump only & plumbing of course. I do not have a...

Hi So I adopted an established reef tank a few months back. I managed to get on top of an aiptasia issue in the display tank... But recently noticed there are a few in the back chamber on one of the filter media bags. I'm worried if I remove it I'm gonna remove the beneficial bacteria. But if...

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Have some nice equipments laying around please text 313-268-3195 for faster response 2 ai hydra 52’s HD with mounts, mint condition, $425 each shipped with the mount or take both $750 shipped(preferred) icecap ato unit with pump( awesome ato, laser detects both low and high water level with...

My Yellow tang is rubbing against the sand and She also have black patches on her both side.

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Hi guys! So I was wondering on what I can stock in my 90 gallon. Here is my current stocking: 1- Yellow Tang 1- Jewel damsel 1- Yello tail damsel (small) 2- Clownfish Ocellaris I was looking for vibrant and colorful fish! Also decently active. I saw one of these at my lfs but did not purchase...

Hi! I have recently acquired a 55gal tank and i feel like im ready to try saltwater. Ive had great success with my 4 freshwater tanks. Basically i need stocking advice. I KNOW i want a pair of clownfish but thats all that im certain thay i want. I honestly would do an only clownfish tank but i...

Hey, R2R! Back with another noob question. I’ll start off by saying I apologize if this has been asked and answered before, but I couldn’t find the answer if it has been. Just getting my first beginner corals and selecting them from Livesquaria.com. I see that many of their corals are listed as...

Just saw my Emerald crabs mate and release, what looked like eggs into the water column. Don't mind the cheesy music

Hi guys! I currently have a 25 gal however in mid August I will be changing to a 120 gallon (450 litres) It will be 5 foot long and the main reason I am upgrading is because I would love to keep larger fish. I have been offered a reverse osmosis system by someone for free, however it has to be...

Hi all, Im having issues with my 55 gallon tank. 3 of my fish just died. Hippo, Sailfin, and a raccoon butterfly. My tank has been up and running since May 17th. I started with a Midas Blenny and 2 mocha clown fish (added them about 2 weeks after the tank was set up and running a couple days...

Hi You ALL, I have been reading, watching youtube vids, reading more, watching more videos, day and night, home and at work. Pretty much the last 3 months i have been all about saltwater fish tanks. At first i was looking at buying a 50 gallon tank bc i read that its the best beginner tank...

Hello, can anybody help me ID my clownfish please. Would be very grateful. Thanks

Hi so i recently got some now coral sand And when I was doing my fortnightly water change I found this in my sand and I can’t figure out what it is it looks like little pink little worms. I’m trying to figure out if they’re dangerous to my aquarium

Hello guys, so I have a 25 gal. I have no corals, except a very small shroom colony and a RBTA. My ammonia reads 0, pH 8.1, Nitrite 0 but my nitrates are 35. I have 2 clowns, a wrasse and a juvie blue tang (i am upgrading my tank in a few weeks.) Can anyone tell me why my nitrates are so high...

My 25g has been running for 2 months. It is currently FOWLR. Recently I have noticed two types of white/grey film like things growing on my rock, so could anyone please identify them? Here is a photo :