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I essentially agree with coral reefer. It sounds like you have a brand new tank. Adding uncured live rock will throw off your tank. Add a nitrate...
Hello, Sorry I don't have any pictures to support your idea, but I can verbally confirm that what you are suggesting should work. Yes, whenever...
Hi Nemo, So, you are going with the Nova Extreme? Good choice. With 220W on a 55 Gal tank, you will have just under 4W/Gal. With this you could...
Hi, I'll gladly support Aquarium Concepts in Hayward. Ken has a great shop there and most of his staff is very well educated. They are well...
Perfect reply Tangster. You opened up the door for one more consideration. If your alkalinity is not high enough and you run a 55Gal fuge, your PH...
Great Idea Bouraganes! That would make a subtle increase over time. You definitely don't want to shock them by uping it to quickly. Follow what...
First of, congrats on choosing a much better filtration option. I have two suggestions: 1. Make your sump/fuge bigger than 20 Gal. If that's all...
Hi All, I've had a refugium running for a while now and just recently read about the negative affects of running water directly from my overflow...
Of course! I'm hoping for a gift card to help out, but even if I don't my fish deserve something. I think I'm going to update my circulation....
Hi, I have had the same problem in my tank before. I would suggest doing a water change and adding as much saltwater as possible in your tank and...
Hello and welcome. I to was a long time fresh water (ick) keeper. Actually it was quite fun when I had live plants, but that's a story for another...
OK, so the final goal is a nice coral tank. Now we know where we want to end up. With this in mind I say again "Take it slow". I know it's hard,...
Hi, I don't want to sound like a broken record but the first thing cycling takes is patience. Cycling is a good time to consider the future of your...
Hi Phillip, Let's start with your colt coral, why not frag them instead of move them if they are healthy? Here's a great article on an easy way...
Hi Scoffer, Phosban will do the trick to remove any phosphates. And a sponge will help with the nitrates. That said, I'm not a fan of chemical...
Hi Nemo, Glad to help. I've done my whole tank on a Craigslist budget. It hasn't been easy or quick, but it has been cheap. I found the light...
After 24 hrs it's hard to say what the future holds. It could have ben a shock for that little piece and it may be "hiding". I would guess that...
Hi mama, You are right, it sounds like you have enough light to consider SPS. You're at around 6W/Gal which should be enough. Obviously light...
Hi Birchell, I'm just going to second what was said by everyone else. Shrooms, zoos and star polyps are a great place to start. Not only are...
Hi, Glad to referenced the lawnmower blenny. I have one and I suggest one to everyone. Not the prettiest fish, but he's cool as ice. Every once...
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