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Thanks. I'll definitely chck out the sponsors. Linda
I would like to invest in a RO/DI filter, but have absolutely no idea what size, brand, etc. I have a 29g Nano. It generally needs to be topped...
How long does it normally take for the nitrates to come down? I checked last night and the ammonia/nitrites are at zero; pH is at 8.0; but the...
I will heed your advice and wait another 3 weeks before adding inverts.I wasn't planning on getting any more fish. I'm more interested in the...
Glad I read this posting. This shrimp is stunning and was to be my first purchase once my tank is fully cycled (if I can figure out when that's...
Damsel Selection I bought 3 damsels: a three-striped damsel (he's kind of a bully, but the other two really hold their); a two Blue Damsels (one is...
I checked them on Saturday night -- still zero. I'll check them again tonight.
I've been reading through some of the responses to my posting about adding damsels to help with cycling my tank, many of which infer cruelty and...
Off to by a couple of damselfish....have a great weekend.
So, I shouldn't add any inverts or coral, but I should add a fish or two, and keep the lights off. I'm confused -- inverts/coral wouldn't survive...
Okay. I'll wait. Thanks.
Tank has been up and running for 3 weeks. I figured the nitrates were too high -- just haven't checked yet to see what the optimum level is....
Live rock/sand added on 6/19. 10 days later, water tests show: Ammonia - 0; Nitrites - 0; Nitrates 60 ppm, pH - 7.2; 1.022 sg; and a consistent...
Live rock/sand added on 6/19. 10 days later, water tests show: Ammonia - 0; Nitrites - 0; Nitrates 60 ppm, pH - 7.2; 1.022 sg; and a consistent temperature of 77 degrees. Is the brown stuff on the...
I didn't stop to think about the corals and anemones at the surf zone. I've decided to keep it moderate and select appropriately when I stock it. I...
Powerhead - How Big? For a reef tank, is cycling the tank water every 10 minutes be sufficient, to much or too little? (That would be apprx.168...
One more thing. I want to add a powerhead to the system. What size (or gph) should I get for a 29g tank? Any brand suggestions? You're the...
There's nothing in the tank at all, cept the water and the ton of salt. Should I still test it? If so, what testing kit do you recommend - havent'...
Hi Ed I'm new, too. Maybe we can learn together. It is clearly a site full of nice, friendly people willing to share. Linda
P.S. RO/DI Water By the way, it was the local fish store who suggested that I buy the Walmart RO/DI water!
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