Recent content by saltwaterdud3

Looking pretty good.

tap tap tap tap waiting for the pics... tap tap tap tap tap... You know, I agree with you that once a tank matures - then let it be. I had a BEAUTIFUL 55g saltwater tank with a 6" deep sandbed that I hadn't done a water change on in two years and the corals were THRIVING! so I know what you are...

I also don't like those pre-packaged deals. There's usually way too many snails and hermits. Almost half or more die soon after you put them in the tank. Like they said, as your tank matures, add more of your clean up crew. I personally like the burrowing clams... and they don't hurt anything...

+3 Salt doesn't evaporate. Only the water does. You match your salinity in your tank to your freshly mixed saltwater for water changes and always top off with Fresh RO/DI water. I preferably top off with fresh kalkwasser mix... but that's another story :D

Agreed.

Well, it's a Rhodophyta of sorts. I don't think it's the grape kind. If it starts to take over then it's too invasive. pull it out or quarantine the rocks. It might be from the kelp family.

I never had a problemw ith a coral beauty eating my mushrooms or damaging them. On the other hand, I've only had a couple of coral beauties. I've heard that some are aggressive towards corals while others could care less. You just have to chance it.

I wouldn't do the two six line wrasses either. To be honest, I think a 30g is just a little too small for a six line wrasse. A 55g or larger is better. Wrasse need a lot of room to swim and graze. Did you ever look out at your hermit to see what it was? Just curious. lol

Eh, I agree with BTLD, that tang can not stay in there long term.

Just wanted to say good luck and I'll be looking forward to the build thread in the future.

Sounds pretty good. But also, remember that even if you got a good deal, remember to do your research before you purchase and make sure you have the proper equipment to take care of your new pets. :D (Just advice for other novices! )

Welcome to nano tanks! Looks like you are getting a pretty good start. They make a small CFL fixture for small tanks like that on the internet that do very well with nano reefs. I'm in the process of setting up my little 20g with a 10g sump as well. I'm gona be getting that little fixture for my...

Eh, go shallow sand bed. Save money and buy some dry sand. 1 1/2" to 2" is best. Barebottom tanks end up being more trouble then they are worth to a novice. For one, you have to have a lot of water flow and second, you have to use a combination of heavy protein skimming and a refugium to absorb...

Saxman, I know what you mean about putting it out there. People can be very mean. traveler, you did a great job writing it.

+1 Frogspawn