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I recently found a deal on a used Nova Extreme 8x54 48" T5 fixture for under $200. The bulbs have 6 months on them so will need to be replaced at...
I know they have had some bad PR in the past, but lots of people have confirmed that they fixed the wiring issues. Are they actually more...
What's the point of these little LED's? Is it just for a little shimmer on the top of the water? Do the fish/corals like it? The reason I ask...
Yup its actually pushed down as far as it can possibly go. It has only been running 24 hours, maybe it just needs to be broken in? I don't...
So I picked up the octopus hb-100 skimmer. It is not the internal pump one -- the pump is in the tank. I got it running and its making lots of...
Hmmm, good to know. I didn't mention ammonia because I didn't have any to begin with. In fact, I started out my cycle with a bottle of superbac...
I meant to post a review for this product, which I used about a week ago. It really does cycle your tank instantly. Brought my nitrite down from...
So I walked into one of two local fish stores that I like, and they had a few Biorb's out for their christmas sale. They had 2 fairly large clowns...
So I am in the process of building my reef tank, and obviously angelfish are out. But I do really like 2 tangs -- the naso and achilles. I know...
So I am about to get a light for my 55g tank which just about finished its cycle ;D The local aquarium shop has a 48" T5 setup with a fan and moon...
Hi everyone! I have a 55g tank that I am planning on turning into a reef tank with about 6-7 fish, some crabs, clams, and a bunch of coral. My...
thanks so much for your help. I will def get a t5 lighting kit and hope that my cuc will clean up the dust.
Thanks for your advice!!! I just added live rock today (the epoxy was a huge headache :-/) But yea, I am letting the tank cycle for a good 6 weeks...
I have a new 55 that I put sand in about a week ago. I added the sand and the water took about 24 hours to completely clear. But still, every time...
Thank you so much! So I just went to my fish store and bought 4 pieces of live rock (13 lbs) and 2 large pieces of "base rock" (15 lbs). I am...
SORRY one more question!!! 2 of the fish that I am hoping to have in my tank are bottom dwellers (diamond goby is one of them). Will the crabs in...
haha and two more questions... 1. do I need a light for the first cycle? 2. I only have an aquaclear 110 filter right now with no protein skimmer....
oh and really quick, when you say table shrimp, do you mean the kind you buy at the grocery store?
wow thank you so so so so so much!!!! I am going to read those articles and put in the table shrimp after I add my rocks. Ill use the epoxy too!...
What do you recommend I attach the rocks together with. I have read about the epoxy glue, and I have read about pvc piping with zip ties. What is the...
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