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Should one vacuum a shallow sandbed of 2" and under or just sift it and syphon the stuff out?
I want to make a small box with suction cups for in tank chaeto use. The box will have cut outs for flow, i will suction it under my filter so the...
Thats the light I have on mine.
Well, trying to control a gold algae bloom(cyano suspected) the last few days i have: Cleaned out filter Changed media Removed a fish(lower bioload)...
There is risk with everything in life. Being aware of the risks and the precautions which need to be taken are important. Most ppl forget that step....
I used to just empty the cup when full but I cleaned it on my water change days.
I've seen that in my previous tank. Do you have a magnifying glass? Having one handy is always great for identifying the tiny stuff. It could be...
You're pretty safe with any of the choices. Pros and cons to all tanks imo plus their is personal preference. I like biocubes, something about them I...
I would take pics upon arrival to prove the condition and I would certainly bring it to the dealers attention.
Looking good.
Wow, lots to answer. My tank is about 11 feet away from a sliding door. I keep the verticals closed on it most days but it does get some indirect...
How can one tell the difference between golden diatoms, brown algae, or brown cyano(i've only seen red in ppls tanks)
:( My first cyano ever and basically since a month after cycle....SUCKS! Any suggestions on lowering the nutrient levels? If nitrate is only 5, I...
I have been battling this for a while. Originally thought it was diatoms. I switched ro/di a month ago. All was well for a few weeks. Did water...
Thats where my issue is. What is the source? I don't over feed, the food is gone in seconds. Change my floss weekly I do water changes every...
I figured that was the culprit. I feed once a day, i fluctuate between Omega one pellet and new life spectrum 1 a week mysis I notice when lights...
Ok. I thought I had my problems solved but I did a water change Sunday and my algae issue is back. Worse this time. I can't tell if its diatoms, or...
Thats cool!
Clean the tank well with hot water and vinegar. I've reused tanks that housed turtles with no issues
No limit on corals, frags are pretty small so you should be ok with a few at a time. You definitely can have more than clowns in your 55g. Choose...
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