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Be patient young grasshopper. You will see both amonia and nitrates. In fact, you want to see them. Unfortunately your damsel won't like it. It...
Nasarius snails are my favorite for small tanks. Cheap, effective and fun to watch when you stir up the sand.
Hi, That actually is not algae, but cyanobacteria. Can be a big hassle for new (or old) tanks. I would definitely get a skimmer to remove...
Hi All, I met someone who wants to sell me a Current USA 80W (2x40W) PC light. He's letting it go at a great price, but I'm wary. I can not find...
Hi Urban, With your current lights it looks like you're just uner 3W/Gal. This will easily handle zoos. I probably wouldn't put them in the...
Well, if the temp is dropping then that's a good sign. If it's dropping more than 1 degree an hour then I'd actual turn up your heater. Bring it up...
ALERT! Make sure you don't drop your temp too quickly! Fish can really be F^&KED if you do. Perhaps ~.5 degrees an hour should be safe.
Hey Bud, You NEED to get that temp DOWN! If you can monitor your evaporation or if you have a top-off system, you can add some fans. Evaporation...
I was just about to post something. Funny, huh? I will say my friend got a great deal on a light a few months back. So, I'd say they work. Maybe...
Zoos, shrooms, xenia are all relatively forgiving. They can survive and grow with ~2W/Gal. But mine like their 9W/Gal I give them. ;)
Well, it's hard to discern if the white spots are Ich or Amyloodinium. If the fish aren't rubbing against the glass or rocks and they aren't...
It sounds like a fungal or bacterial infection. Possibly popeye. This is usually a secondary symptom of an underlying bacterial or fungal...
Hi Dragon, What are the exact symptoms? Are your fish swimming OK? Are there any open wounds on the fish like ulcers or cuts? Any changes to...
Good call Matt. But, I may have to disagree with you on one point. I have 350W of MH lighting on my tank and I got sick of the chiller turning on...
Sssnake, Peppermint shrimp should be 100% reef safe. I have never heard of one snacking on a coral. However, I have heard of idiots in LFS selling...
Hi Nemo, The universal measure for plugs, powerstripps and timers is amps. There's a great description of amps here: What is Amperage? If you...
The best thing that can "help" the cycle is water and media from a good cycled tank. Once the bacteria frome that are in your tank, then they need...
OK, Like anyone I have friends who sen me some odd emails. One of the best was the below GIF. It is not animated. Your eyes are making it move....
Miles, If you are good with PVC, then by all means use the Gen-X. Less heat and better flow. I personally like clear acrylic tubing from TAP...
Hi JayLord, I did extensive research on RO/DI units when I bought mine and I would definitely NOT buy the one at HomeDepot. While DI is not...
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