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4 Inches of sand is sufficient. Best to add sand and live rock from your existing tank! As mentioned above, you don't have to cyce the tank then.
Pistol shrimp are cool. Put in some snails for algae removal. Sea urchins are awesome too.
I am thinking of setting up a nano as well. I'm a little hesitant though based on the bigger is better and easier terminology. Less room for error...
That's cool. Too bad all living reef creatures weren't that easy to keep!!!
Might I suggest that you invest in a refugium. You could take some of the larvae and deposit them in the safety of the refugium to raise the shrimp...
Never heard of it. Might be good! I use REEF CRYSTALS. I have used OCEANIC, Kent's salt, as well as others. They seem to be the same, with the...
how do I set up a signature for my tank info etc.?:confused:
WELCOME!!! Unfortunately, you will have some downs regarding your tank. How long has your tank been up? Did you wait for your tank to cycle?...
It does take time for the salt to dissolve. You can't take a reading right after you mix the salt in the ro water. Though, some salts dissolve...
As long as the temp changes aren't drastic acouple degrees over the course of the day shouldn't be detrimental. Fans work well, also you could move...
Water flow should be based on the corals needs. Corals vary with their water movement demands just as they do with lighting requirements. For...
I agree with you phil5613. It is a good approach to causing as little stir up as possible. The cloudiness will disappate with time.
I use to use regular tap water but my water is very hard and who knows what else is in it. Since my local pet shop offers free RO water, I have used...
You should be ok with adding a Foxface, to go with your Purple Tang. Tangs are very peaceful except with their own species. Even then sometimes, if...
You need to be careful when you change bulbs or increase wattage as to not burn, bleach and kill your coral. Perform this over a period of time. As...
WELCOME TO 3REEF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Everyone is here to help and don't forget we all started out as newbies. The only bad question is the...
That's good! Snails do a good job at ridding algae from a tank.
Blue and Green Cromis' are very pretty and non aggressive. To see a school of them together is an awesome sight. Also, red lipped and lawnmower...
In addition to your snails and hermits, I would get a starfish or two(brittle and/or serpent). Sea urchins also are very good at cleaning up algae...
I have a Sally as well with shrimp. No problems yet with the shrimp, other inverts, corals or my fish.
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