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Well.......I thought before I go crazy I would ask all of you what to do for ich in a reef tank. I have the following conditions: 110 Gal. 200lbs LR 4" LS ....mixed fine sand and c. coaral No3 80ppm No2 0 ALK 300+ PH 8.3ppm Sal. 1.022 Temp. 80-81 Both Tangs White Cheek and Hippo have...

Yes, I do have buffer and I will add some to the sump. 8.3-8.4 should do the trick....what do you think? I will leave the temp. at 81. I have noticed that some people hover under 80....any reason why? I am also going to preform another water change. I can't complain knowing I just set up...

Hello all.....I have just set up a 110L. I combined my 65 and 55gal. tanks. I just wanted a lager tank..I just can't get enough. My wife to be thinks I am crazy...well, I just might be? My problem is Nitrates (No3's). I think I made a mistake utilizing the subsrtate from both tanks. I...

What steps should I take to remedy the high nitrates? Should I use a nitrate spounge? Should I continue using the fluvals in both tanks? I am stumped for a solution. Please help........ Thanks, Mike

Hello all.........I have a problem with my Nitrates. I have a 65gal and a 55gal both with fluval 303 and 404 filters. I was told that I do not need the ceramic filtration with live rock. Is this a contributing factor to my high nitrate issue? Will my tank cycle again? I plan to remove the...

The clown is part of a mated pair of maroon clowns. (male) It is in an established reef tank 65G. The NO3's are a bit high 60ppm. and everyting else is at or better than exceptable levels. Nothing in the tank has changed over the past three months. The sick clown has been in the tank for 8...

Hello all! I have a maroon clown that has a peeling face. Right around the lips and heading back to the top of his head. It looks like a burn or like the fish just his some LR a great deal. I just caught it in a spec. cup....lucky me! I am excited that I cought the fish, but want to treat it...

Thanks for the info Kip. I like the idea of making your own lighting. I am a do it yourself kinda guy. I figured someone has set up a MH on their own. I appriciate the info and will put it to good use. Thanks Mike (NJBLUEFISH)

I am looking to purchase some new lighting for both of my tanks 65gla and 55gal. What is the best lighting and most economical(electric useage and purchase price) Does anyone have any suggestions on how to save some money. I have built both of my hoods and currently have PC lighing. I do not...

Hello and Happy Holidays, I purchased 45# of LR pre-cured and set it in my 65Gal. to cycle. I did a 35% water change after a week and a few 10-20% water chages there after. I did not cure the rock with the lights off.....somone told me to give it a shot with the lights on (65x3 Power...

I have a Fluval 403 and wanted to know what would be the best media to use in this filter. Activated carbon, filter floss, bio? What should be used for maximum filtration? Thanks all......NJBLUEFISH.

I had a Lunar and a sand sifter in a 65gal. If the lunar was intoduced with other starfish........you might be able to get away with it. On the other hand, the wrasse would eat all of my clams and snails. I did not think that even a 65gal. was enough space for this fish. I would find...

Tom.........I did not get a calcium or magnesium reading this morning. I have to go home after work to take more readings. I plan on taking all substrate out and replacing it with new substrate...just sand. I am currently running a SeaClone 100 and it appears to be doing the trick....or so I...

Anyone had experience with Haiti live rocK? I wanted to know before I ordered some for my new tank. Mike

OK......I have had a water quality problem for about 5 Months now. Here are the param's NO3-20 NO2-160 PH-8.3 Alk-180-300 Sal.-1.024 Backround: I had low numbers (NO2) for the first six months I had the tank running. The tank has a layer of LS 4" with crushed coral added. I have 50Lbs. of...

How good is Haiti live rock? Is it comprable with Fiji? Does anyone know what is the deal with the US and the trade agreement with Fiji? I was told there was a problem getting shipment from Fiji as a result of some problems. Thanks, NJBluefish (Mike)

Yes.........that is exactly what it looks like. Thanks for the info. NJBluefish

Thanks..........I am watching my rock each time I get a chance. It is my frist time curing rock and I am happy that I am doing so. The rock came pre-cured and did not smell at all when it arrived. I have watched the LFS with the rock that they get and it smells....might have not been...

Hey all........ I purchased 45# of Figi for my 55Gal. tank. I am cylcling the tank with the rock. Yesterday I found a shrimp....lobster that was on the floor of my tank eating the stuff that fell from the live rock. If it is a baby mantis shrimp, what do you suggest I do? I am going to try...

I also have the same problem...I have a Yellow Eye Tang that has the bleached look. I think it is due to stress. I have been watching the fish for the past few days and it is not eating like it should. Anyone have any suggestions?