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monkeysteelr12 http:///forum/thread/385023/new-75-gal-yellow-browning-dust-poop-looking-stuff#post_3375577
the water is usually at the top trim, however the day that i snapped the pictures is the day before the water change is due. the waterlevel falls that much in about a week. after this post im planing to do the change.
water movement= filter on the left side, 2 airstones that come on for 30 minuits every 2 hours, i have a powerhead from an old project that i could put in the tank, but its fairly low power.
no skimmer. just a emperor water filter. and a T-5 single bulb.
i wish i could have some jelly fish. ive seen them at the fish store in square tanks- just they are just chilling on the bottom. ( mostlikely cause there was no water movement)
You need to do daily top offs of fresh water. Each day your tank will evaporate water (just fresh water the salt stays in the tank!!), so that water needs to be replaced. If you don't you will have a lot higher salinity they what you first have when you do your W/C. This could be very bad.
Also, most if not all saltwater tanks don't use airstones. Most people try to stop bubbles in their tanks and the tiny micro bubbles can be harmful. Powerheads, YES, you need to get flow in your tank and powerheads are the best way to do that. You can get away with not using a skimmer, some people do and just increase the amount and frequency of water changes.
Your rock work in your tank looks good. As far as your lights go, you might be a little under powered for corals. T-5's are good but you prob need more then just one. You might want to wait for some of the experts on this fourm to chime in a bit more.
Good luck with your tank!!