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[rob619]

actinic lighting make the colors POP on the corals!

 

[ReeferBen]

Not all corals are photosynthetic. These non-photosynthetic species need regular feedings in order to survive, and unless you adapt to care for them they are best left in the ocean.

 

[IntDboy]

Metal Halides and T5's are both great lighting techniques there is not a clear winner between the two. IMO it is personal preference between each reefer.

 

[Znut Reefer]

You can keep a reef tank without a skimmer. But it's one of the best pieces of equipement you can buy for your tank. It helps to remove waste build up.

 

[Mr E Wrasse]

Mandarin fish, along with most dragonets, require live copepods as their main food source.

 

[LOVE2REEF]

Most broken rule!

PATIENCE! you have to be PATIENT when starting and maintaining a successful REEF!

 

[mojo]

Protein skimming not only removes DOC's from the water but the much needed pheromones for fish to reproduce and determine their sex !

 

[nicks387]

1. Vodka can be dosed in a reef tank as a carbon source to fuel beneficial bacteria and keep nutrient levels down in a closed system.

 

[coraldiva]

When it comes to reef aquariums...

Bad things happen quickly. Good things happen over time.

 

[TheChef]

There is a relationship that is sometimes overlooked in acclimation between NH3 and NH4. When corals are shipped and organic matter (sponges, detritus, etc) starts to rot, ammonia levels increase and pH decreases (causing more free H+ ions in water). When a coral is acclimated to a normal system with a higher pH, these free floating H+ ions rapidly connect with NH3 and create NH4, which is a much more dangerous form. In fact an increase of one pH unit will increase the NH4 concentration about 10-fold! Some professional systems will acclimate new arrivals with low pH water until the NH3 levels are removed, and then switch over to system water

 

[Bugg_zy]

You can have a clown fish without an anemone.

 

[saltyg135er]

Not all saltwater aquarium fish are "reef safe." Be sure to do your research before getting a salwater fish, or you might loose a lot of nice corals.
:nerd:

 

[GSD09]

If it ain't broke, don't fix it. If everything is happy and growing it's sometimes best to leave things be.

 

[Geppetto]

Quarantining fish is a good habit to treat unwanted diseases from entering the tank.

 

[johnwin84]

Carbon and a Poly Pad are two useful items to keep aroud..will save most tank from crashing

 

[subdrive]

Plan ahead and research what you REALLY REALLY REALLY want in your tank rather then buying all the things that catches your eyes.
It sould be your hobby not your credit card debt that last till year 2025.:cry:

 

[cee]

Synchronous spawning of corals in the wild leads to many hybrid species, particularly in reef-building corals.

 

[johnanddawn]

flow is one of the most important aspacts of a proper reef = plan ahead and make sure your flow matches your coral selection and placement

 

[akabryanhall]

Group buys can be an effective way to afford corals that are usually too expensive for one buyer.

 

[whip1]

1. the less I mess with my tank the better off it is.
2. egg crate sux.
3. keeping a reef is more about keeping water than it is about keeping fish and corals.... stability,stability,stability