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I would do as Bogie said. There are several other Ick medications designed to be used in a display tank, but from what i've read, the results are...
I like to take the position that there are few generalities in this hobby, what works for one may not work for another. I agree with you on this,...
thanks for the info, I didnt know that
I don't think my tap water is terrible, but it does have high nitrates, 20 ppm and a lot of dissolved solids. Right now my water is not that clear...
I've been a member here now for a little under 3 mos. I know how to give karma, but how do you more at one time. For instance, I have received...
Ok, I am currently cycling my 55 gallon tank. I know this is not optimal by any stretch, but I am using tap water with a conditioner for a water...
Im hoping I can shed some light on this, hopefully. I use the API marine test kit, don't have the reef one yet. If you read the instructions...
nice corals and pics!
Im kinda of going through what you are right now too. I am currently cycling. I started with 55lbs of lr that was precured in the lfs tanks and 40lbs...
ohh, i thought you were saying you would have gone bigger, sorry for the confusion, I see your point now.
you do have one thing down that many experienced people still don't, the idea of taking slow. If I were you, I would do exactly what you have said,...
its hang on back, what do you mean then it doesn't really matter?
the general consensus it seems then is that aging is not necessary, I thought it would be the opposite, this is good to know for the future
thanks for the great idea. Im starting a new tank and was wondering how I would feed the carnivores when I get them. I will probably just copy what...
I guess I should mention this too. I have not seen any ammonia yet and my nitrites were at 1 ppm and have gone down to .25 ppm. My nitrates peaked...
Back to my tank. It has been up and running for about 2 weeks now. I've done some initial testing and here are my parameters. salinity- 1.024 ph -...
I've heard and read the same thing, that a 55 is actually a good size to start out with because it allows more room for error. I've read 'The New...
I've read that you should let newly mixed salt water "age" for a few days, anywhere from 2-5. I use reef crystals and it says on the bucket that it...
I'm looking to upgrade my mechanical filter with a canister one, any one have any opinions of what a good canister filter would be? I have 55 gallon...
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