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OMG - how can I forget this one. So I am finished my first cycle and added two fire clowns (mated pair) and turned on the lights. I get a huge cyto...
Well I consider myself very lucky and found a local saltwater enthusiast that has been in the trade for over 15 years. He orders for me an his tanks...
#1 The Aiptasia out number the corals in their display tank. #2 Try to sell you a fresh water filtration system. #3 Tell you a damsel is a peaceful...
Thanks O-man yea I was thinking I was jumping the gun. The clowns don't seem to be bullying but I'm not in the tank LOL. I will pop them back into...
Ok I thought my flow was not excessive. I did test and 0 ammonia o nitrite less then 5 ppm nitrogen ph 8.0 calcium 400 1.024 salinity I have 2 fire...
Not sure if this is the right spot - but here it goes. I just added 4 small Chromis - to my 75 gal. This is the preserved issue. The small...
Thank you for all the help - love this forum :-) - Yea I will actually use vinegar and let it set for 48 hours - then scrub. I think I will need a...
Well I guess it would be twice a week (10% water change) with added fresh for top up. I do get a film on the surface right now - were the fan blows...
Just wondering - the tank is in it's third month I have been battling cyto since I turned on the lights. 0 ammonia 0 nitrite under 5 ppm nitrogen PH...
LOL - nice Steve :-) My tank is now on the third month with a reading of under 5ppm nitrogen (1 and 2ppm) These are the things that I have done...
I got into saltwater for 3 major reasons :-) #1 as a teen I started with 1 freash water and over 4 years had 6 freash water tanks breeding large...
Clean up crew - snails ect -- but if you are still in cycle you need to wait till your ammonia and nitrite are @ 0 and nitrogen under 20 ppm at...
http://www.3reef.com/forums/new-hobby/ultimate-newbie-guide-86462.html that helped me a lot :-)
If your tank is still cycling - make sure the lights are off. You will get a big algae bloom since the nitrogen is going to be high. It's part of the...
Great info - that is it then :-) Thanks again
Thanks for the link that could be it - I will post pics this week end. The only thing that make me wonder tho, is that it's both white and green -...
I know I need to add a photo and will do this week end - I did a search in this forum and could not find any thing close. Here is a description:...
thanks everyone - I am always humbled by all the help. I will go with the experienced. And thanks coldshot - this hobby/ obsession can make a person...
Most powerheads come with a aerator to add oxygen to the water. Does anyone use this feature and is it an effective way to add oxygen to the tank?...
lots of light for the cheto and water flow - I started mine out on 24hour cycle for 4 days.
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