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I use two big trash cans one for RO and one for salt. I only mix what I plan to use plus a little extra in case I spill. For me normally 10 gal WC...
I took one of my snails and intentionally stuck some xenia on it. it roamed around with a piece of 3-4 hand xenia on it for a couple months then it...
Took a break from the wood for a bit to fiddle with another thing that had been on my mind. A cover for the top. Since I have debated a eel (maybe...
I left it filled for over 24 hours and all was well so got the tank drained and off the stand. I made a stop to visit one of my two LFS that has...
Sure is, looks just like mine. Xmas aka ornate wrasse in some cases. It will get long just fine with everyone. Mine takes no notice to anyone and...
I have some BRS two part that I use from time to time but since switching to reef crystals (like you) and buckling down on more consistent water...
For that price you can get a T5 set up off ebay. Sure its oddysea and the low end of T5's, but it would be more light output than PC lighting.
I used the 1/4 stuff from the hardware store. if bowing is a concern put a perpendicular piece the in middle between the baffles, but I never had...
Do like I did with my mantis shrimp, order a box at a time from reefcleaners and let them graze. If its well fed it wont pick as much, just kinda...
That stuff is WAY too thin! You should really considering using glass at least as thick as the glass the tank is made of as a general rule of thumb....
My BTA has only moved about 6 inches since I got it. My tube nems of course don't climb, my flowers never took at interest in the glass, so its a...
Getting a reef on a budget is completely do-able. First thing you are really going to have to realize is you arent gonna have some starfire front...
any item? there a price cap or a specific brand?
Your planned stocking will drive some of your flow too. If you looking at some fish, softies, lps you dont need immense turnover. As long as you...
I know aquatraders sells odyssea replacement parts. You can call or email them. I would establish contact with them before just adding things to...
I've read people using them on other boards, they do fine. I havent seen anyone do a side by side with a brand name or 'higher quality' bulb though....
Alot of it is gonna be do you have the capabilties to survive the move? Are your parents going to support you on that is the last thing broken down...
Mantis fanatics are usually 50/50 on using PVC. I didnt use PVC on either of my MS tanks. To me there isnt PVC in the wild. Its a good opportunity...
Snails don't fix the problem, they only eat it. Testing phosphates at 0 doesnt mean you have any, it just means in your current situation they are...
I should add into this though. When you start adding equipment you need to take into consideration the GPH and headloss/ pressure loss are you start...
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