tips and tricks

Some basic supplies you'll need for a QT setup to keep your fish happy and healthy 😁 -Empty 20-40 gallon tank or bin with a full coverage lid -Heater -PVC pipes and elbows -Fully Cycled Media -HOB Filter, Sponge filter, or Canister Filter -Medications for fungus, bacterial infections, and...

This is a list of some fish beginners should definitely avoid getting. Requiring more advanced care and setups, these fish need lots of research and preferably some experience before being acquired. Boxfish Leopard Wrasses Tilefish Batfish Frogfish/Anglerfish Seahorses (Even though they are...

This is a list of everything I think beginner to salt water should have, trying to keep it simple as to not overwhelm new hobbyists. -Refractometer/any salinity reader - Water test kit -Backup filter or power head in case the current one dies -Emergency bin or tank in case of leaks -Basic...

When you first set up a saltwater aquarium and go through the whole process of cycling it, scaping it, and adding your stock it's hard not to fall in love and wanna set up 10 more tanks. But before you do that there are a couple things you want to know that are in store for you. 1 - There will...

When adding new fish to your tank it's essential to make sure you're getting healthy livestock. Here are a couple of tips I personally use when adding new fish to my tank. When buying in person - *Make sure the fish looks like it's at a healthy weight. Best way to check for this is by looking...

In this hobby you'll sometimes get new fish that mysteriously within 24 hours of being added to your tank. There's a couple of factors that can play into this as to why they would pass suddenly, which I will list below. Acclimation stress - The fish are acclimated too fast, and the stress can...

I’d say the biggest beginner mistake in setting up a fish tank is not properly cycling it and adding in livestock straight away. I think this is a very common mistake early fish keepers make and can cause them to turn away from the hobby due to sudden crashes. What else would you say is a common...

Hey everyone, just starting out my reef tank journey. My girlfriend and I decided to start our own 75 galloon saltwater aquarium. Currently planning out some logistics, budget, space, etc. so still very early in the journey but excited to be here and honestly can’t wait to start. I’ve been...

So I did the reef flux after doing a 30% water change yesterday as I was instructed by LFS and I came home today to my snails being closed up my pin cushion sea urchin scrunched up not happy, my six line wrasse was swimming like a zombie walks idk how else to explain it and my huge cleaner...

Hey everyone 👋 I’ve been researching saltwater setups for about 9 months now ( and still learning more about it, watching @brstv ) I’m planning to start building my first reef tank next year. I’ll be getting equipment bit by bit and taking my time with the setup no rush, just want to do it...

Just got my microscope in today to help diagnose what is in my tank. Looks like dinos. Sorry for the shaky video. Any tips on how to get rid of it?

My first puffer used to bite the rocks and scoop up sand, but can I also use cuttlefish bone or other stuff? I just bought a 1 inch baby porcupine puffer so he's not big enough to eat live crabs.

Look, idk if I’m the only one who loathes putting my entire arm up to the armpit in my tank to clean it, place corals, etc., but I can’t stand it. Not to mention, might be putting oils in it, soap, even sunscreen. So I thought about how my veterinarian checks my horses for pregnancy, and ordered...

Hey everyone, im new. I already have a reef tank, but it didn't go very well, many species died, such as corals and fish. I think this was due to overpopulation ( i add like 7 species including tangs) in 100lts. Now, I want to make a shallow reef without sump and skimmer. Can you give me your...

Hello everyone i recently set up a prostar 90v2 display (63G) sump (15G),I started with a mix of live and dry sand also had my rock scape custom done by chandlerrocks! Started my cycle with 2 clowns a bottle of dr tims and a bottle of microbacter7 i chose to use no lighting during this process...

Hi reefers, I was hoping to get some opinions/tips and what fish I should get and how to keep one. (Although I’ve done hours and hours of research on my own for each of these.) So far my top choices are: Peacock mantis shrimp (top choice always wanted one) Mudskipper Largemouth bass (I know...

Hey everyone, What are some basic tips you would teach a new wannabe hobbyist. I’m trying to learn but think need to brush up on my basics. I have a 200 gallon tank with sump. I’ll take any and all tips, sump filtration, basic tank maintenance, what filters to use HOW to use them. How to run an...

Happy February R2R! While reading a post from someone who meant well, I realized it might be good time this year with those getting tax refunds to remind people of the lessons learned in starting a successful reef tank. Too many times on this forum, I read those that get started in nano tanks...

So I just got a snowflake you I know the basics like their escape artist and all of that and I was wondering if there’s any other tips for owning a self like you I am using a glass cover for him and a mesh covering with gorilla tape, would that be good could escape from that

Hey guys, New here from Philly. Been really learning so much from you all. Thanks for the tips. Here's one from a newbie for those who still use test tubes. >>>DIY drying rack Really appreciate you all.

Need some advice, this tank is a 20 gal WB cube mixed reef(to include acros), high demand and heavily stocked. Livestock include mandarin, Molly, fire shrimp, rainbow nem, and small cleanup crew. Using RS pro my parameters are: Alk: 8.5 (raising it to low-mid 9s) Ca: 460 Mg:1500 No3: 8 Po4: .04...

Hey guys so after about 6 months of constantly looking at YouTube video of coral tanks and salt water tanks in general iv decided I really want to get involved in the hobby, I'm completely new to this and I'm currently thinking about getting a fusion pro 2, 25 gallon AIO lagoon aquarium, is...

I’m creating a nano 32.5g bowfront lps and soft coral tank, and I’m wondering what tips you guys have. I am somewhat of a beginner, but have a lot of knowledge IMO, and may be able to be considered an intermediate depending on how this setup goes. THINGS ABOUT THE TANK: I’m going to add a 10g...

So I purchased a RedSea 750 xxl tank for my first salt water tank. I had a crash due to Ich. I cleaned and am restarting. I have filter socks that come with the tank and a sponge filter to keep out bubbles. I have a protein skimmer. I’m planning on adding marine pure bio spheres as a biological...

hello so i currently have one gorgonian (photosynthetic) in my reef tank and i am loving them. So im thinking of getting another one as they are getting some caribbean gorgonian shipments in. Im thinking of getting either the orange spiny sea rod (muricea enlongate) or purple candelabra (eunicea...