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  1. N

    Hello Help a noob out

    Warning- this is a long read! Soooooo, I really wanted to start a saltwater tank and do it the right way. I researched, watched a few dozen videos, researched some more, saved a few dollars, watched more videos on how to get started and then made the mistake of going into a business and letting...
  2. Greengirl

    Caulerpa substrate options.

    I'm trying to grow Caulerpa prolifera by itself, not as a marine tank decoration or refugium. I initially used Gulf coast beach sand as a substrate but it clouded horribly every time I had to change water. I have substituted small pebbles (river rock) as a substrate to avoid this but included...
  3. loops123

    Need help identifying sand

    Hey all, I got a drum of sand for free, and would like to match it. Can someone please help tell me what kind it is? I was thinking special grade, but could be wrong. Thanks!
  4. T

    TLF reborn large substrate

    I was wanting to use Two little fishies large reborn as substrate, however they changed the substrate a few years ago, is the new stuff comparable to the old large substrate? Or is there another substrate out there to replace it with. Does the substrate slowly melt into the water over time...
  5. loops123

    Aquaforest AF Bio Sand

    Hi, Struggling to get much info on Aquaforest AF Bio Sand (0.5 - 1.5mm) product I love the look of it and prefer it over Special Grade, but still bit concerned that it might be too fine? From the 1 discussion & 1 video I could find, it looks to hold pretty good though... I will be using it...
  6. A

    Should I clean all my substrate?

    I clean the top of my substrate every two weeks or so, but I never really messed with the bottom part since I read it can be detrimental. It was getting bother by always having to clean algae off the top of substrate (it doesn’t appear everywhere, just some areas), and decided to put a lantern...
  7. L

    Anemone basket substrate crushed coral/reef rubble

    Hello everyone, so my 50 gallon frag tank has been cycling for quite a while now and I am ready to add some test coral with this, I want to set up a anemone/mushroom basket, but I have seen other people use my question with this is what would be the best substrate to use in this? Should I go for...
    • Lgara1303
    • Thread
    • anemome anemome care crushedcoral frag tank fragging reef rubble rubble soft coral substrate
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Reef Aquarium Discussion
  8. MariahP

    Frag tank - substrate or no?

    Good morning reefers! I’m going to start up a 20 gallon frag tank and wondering if I should do substrate or no? If yes - what kind?
  9. Jamie814

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  10. W

    Pistol shrimp sibstrate

    I’m ordering a pistol shrimp and watchman goby pair and am wondering if caribsea crushed coral substrate would be good enough for it to burrow in.
  11. smartwater101

    Are black pebbles, usually used for planting, reefsafe?

    I'd like to fill my frag tank (plumbed to display tank) with some heavier black substrate that won't blow around due to the powerheads. Is there anything I should keep in mind when purchasing something like this? EDIT: this brand is not reef safe. Anyone know where I can find something...
  12. D

    Pistol Shrimp Best Substrate Choices?

    How does the burrow even stay intact? I've seen all kinds of substrate used in pistol shrimp setups - pebbles, crushed coral, aragonite sand, fine sand, etc. There's been some people who managed to bait the shrimp into burrowing next to the hardscape, and the rocks sort of "guide" the shrimp to...
  13. Etherpete

    EMERGENCY Caridsea special grade - with metal shavings?

    Hey everybody. I found metal shavings, or what I think are metal shavings in my substrate. The magnet fell onto the substrate which it does often and when I pull it out, I found metal shavings or what I think are metal shavings stuck to the magnet. The system is about two weeks old and I put...
  14. Unveiling the Perfect Bed: Choosing the Right Substrate for Your Saltwater Reef Tank

    Beginner Topic Unveiling the Perfect Bed: Choosing the Right Substrate for Your Saltwater Reef Tank

    image via @Reefahholic Unveiling the Perfect Bed: Choosing the Right Substrate for Your Saltwater Reef Tank Welcome, reef enthusiasts! When it comes to creating a thriving saltwater reef tank, one crucial decision often overlooked is choosing the right substrate. The substrate not only...
  15. A

    Algae under substrate

    My substrate was filled with GHA, so i took the superficial part out and washed it with hydrogen peroxide I know that kills good bacteria too, but nothing else was working Anyways, when i put it back into the tank, a bit of the algae that stayed got buried Is that a problem? Will it die and...
    • alyrchd
    • Thread
    • algae on sand gha hair algae nutrient sandbed sandbed algae substrate substrate change
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Reef Aquarium Discussion
  16. mavillan

    Should I Replace Substrate?

    Hello! I just moved across the country, and brought my fish tanks over in two phases. Everything survived!!! My 2 clown fish, GSP, Golden Hammer, and small COC have been living in my QT for about 3-4 weeks. Now that I am about to bring up my DT and set everything back up for that, I am not sure...
  17. Reaper_Six_Four

    Substrate Change

    I have a 6 month established reef tank with inverts/corals/fish. I started with some really fine substrate but am looking to change it (gradually) with something heavier as the flow from my return pump and powerhead tends to sift it around (on low settings, not pointed directly towards...
  18. F

    Best siphon/vacuum to physically remove sand from tank?

    I set up a 29G quarantine tank and didn't realize I wasn't supposed to put substrate in. I have 3-4 inches of Arag-Alive I need to siphon out. What should I use? I can't use my normal siphon connected to the sink because the sand might destroy the plumbing. I have 5 gallon buckets.
  19. Yeee

    Moving a 300 gal saltwater tank

    First time caller here. I'm in the process of buying my first saltwater aquarium after being in the freshwater world for a few years now. I have decided to buy a used 300 gallon tank because she said bigger was better. Today I was at the owner's home surveying the tank and forming a strategy for...
  20. wvfeefkeeper80

    Cabbage coral on substrate

    Can cabbage coral be kept on the substrate? Will the tissue be irritated? I rarely see any sand covering it and it seems happy but for the bottom half touching the sand. It never seems to as fully extend. Should I prop the rock it’s on up off the sand?
  21. aws2266

    Ordered the wrong substrate

    So I just got my order from Petco and was supposed to be a fine sand but got aragonite. I somehow ordered the wrong sand. I’m thinking of keeping this but I’m not sure. Are there any drawbacks from using this instead of a fine sand bed? What about sand sleeping wrasse? Any feedback would be...
  22. Karen00

    Buffering: Does substrate/sand need to be replaced or added to over time?

    Hello fellow saltines, I started up my 5g tank almost a month ago with CaribSea Fiji Pink live sand. Over the past year I have been researching how all of the different elements of a reef tank interact with each other and how they affect tank parameters. One of the things I read is that some of...
  23. mistergray

    How often do you clean (substrate/water changes, etc..)your tank?

    It’s me again. Between googling and reading comments through multiple forums, there’s a lot of good advice but it varies enough to sometimes become a bit confusing. I’m curious how often everyone cleans their tanks (water replacement, sand/gravel cleaning, etc...). I understand this will differ...
  24. G

    DSB for Burrowing Species

    Hey! I'm currently aggressively researching absolutely everything I can as I plan and save to set up a 120 gallon tank! Something that has really eluded a concrete answer from my perspective is the use of a DSB for burrowing species. In my 120 I'm hoping to house an Engineer Goby, a Jawfish, A...
  25. M

    Substrate- Should I rinse it?

    Hi everyone, I'm about to start reefing a new tank. I have Nature's Ocean Aragonite (#1) as substrate and the question is: should I rinse it before adding in the reef? If I have to do so, what is the best way to do it? Thank you!
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