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This is not much help on your problem but I just cycled with shrimp and all I can say is WOW DID IT SMELL THE HOUSE UP! Whew. I had to answer to the wife everytime she breathed, "That tank wont smell like that forever will it" <img src="graemlins//eek.gif" border="0" alt="[eek]" />

I just had a feeding frenzy! I think it looked like an aggressive set up working out on a table full of food! It would take 45,000 cleaners to work out on the scraps left. Happy Easter all. :D

Just wondering what the gph is on a 1900 l/hr pump is. How close do I have to size a return pump and can you valve them off with a ball valve to throttle them back? If so could it be made of brass?

When can I put in a clean up crew. I have a tank that is cycling and am getting ready to add 50 lbs live rock. When can I put in some shrimp or a snail for the kids to watch. It is still a VERY young tank

There is nothing except sand, and a wet dry filter. Going to add live rock next week. I was hoping to get a cycle behind me then add live rock to keep die off down. I know it will cycle again, but was hoping to keep the levels from getting too high with rock in there. I might be wrong on this...

Use water based paint. I used rustolem gloss acrylic latex. You really should use latex and roll it on. Make sure it is very clean and dry, and use very thin coats that are dried very well. I would say it took at least 5-7 coats for it to start to look opaque. I finised it out with around 10 -...

Didnt mean to multi post question :o

I am glad to hear that it can take awhile. I was just worried that I screwed this up already! I just dont have confidence in my lfs. I don't even know anyone with a marine tank I can ask. I am operating on book knowledge and help from you guys. A few words of advice from fshub in emails has...

The water is not cloudy yet, but it is starting to get a nice aroma! What would the points to worry about mr salty? Would freshwater fish flakes work. I could add some tonight if you think that will get me going.

I have had 3 fair size pieces of shrimp in my 75 gal tank for 48 hours now. I still have no ammonia. How long does it take to start showing up?

In a 75 gal with 3 pieces of medium shrimp in my sump, how long will I have to wait for the ammonia to start up? As of 6:30 this morning It has been 36 hours and no ammonia yet.

I am looking at purchasing live rock. Can I have any feedback from you guys on these 2 sites. Gulfview, and SWF.com. Quality is important to me a bit more than price.

My temp was about 68 when I read it the first time. 72 now. I am gonna check it in the morn and see what it is. And you are correct, I do not have anything in it to worry about. I just was sure I was doing it right...oh well live and learn. Hey can I go ahead and toss some shrimp in while I make...

I have a swing arm tester. It is above 1.035. I am wondering if the crap still clouding the water is goofing it up. The sand did a number on it.

Using instant ocean, how much salt to you add per gallon. The only mix on the side is for small batch---1/2 cup per gallon. I figured all the water (counted the jugs) and mixed accordingly. My sg is VERY high! I will check it tomorrow after temp is up and had plenty of time to mix up, but it...

75 gallon. By the way how much shrimp should I put in to start the cycle (dead ones of course)?

Well tank finally made it to living room. Have it all set up and filled. I am now just waiting for it to all clear up and get up to temp. I have 4 inches of sand in most places, 5 in some and 3 or so in others. Do I need to get it to at least 4 in all areas. I have another 50 lbs laying here to...

Ok set up 75 with wet dry filter in basement for a good test run. Seems all is working and cool looking. I do have a some questions. 1. does the tanks with the bio-balls sit all the way down into the sump tank? 2. What should the water level in the sump tank be? 3. Is there a best way to...

I dont know if it will make them brighter, but the electronic ballasts operate at a different frequency. They cycle around 50 times faster hence no flashing look to them to some people

I dont expect many replies from this one hehe!