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  1. mikeyb

    substrate issues!!

    so any suugestions or is this set up ok?:nervous: ...hopefully:notsure: i would like to make the changes if they are needed before i run into problems ya' know.:D
  2. mikeyb

    substrate issues!!

    i would like to know if it is ok that i have a layer of crushed coral and a layer of live sand on top (live sand was too expensive for how much i needed). will that bottom layer of crushed coral still trap waste under the sand and cause my nitrates to go up and give me problems in the...
  3. mikeyb

    cleaning crew??

    what can also do the job of a cleaner shrimp, because i read somewhere that cleaner shrimp learn not to clean anymore when they get used to you feeding them so they dont have to scavenge for their food.:jumping:
  4. mikeyb

    cleaning crew??

    i need suggestions on a good cleaning crew. tell me what you would have in the ultimate cleaning crew
  5. mikeyb

    Help Me Please!!

    :confused: i would like to know if it would be a bad idea if i wanted to add more sand to my sandbed with all the aquarium life and the tank water cycled and established. basically my question is will the new sand throw the tank into another cycle????!!!!:confused:
  6. mikeyb

    Acclimation

    :yes: it will work just fine, it states that you want the water in the bucket you are using to quadrupel...and that really isnt very much water if you think about it. its just a small baggie they come in. i just got through recieving a few fish via saltwater.com and i would say when i was don...
  7. mikeyb

    Scrubbing Algae

    how long has your tank been running and what do you have in your tank (livestock)?:yes:
  8. mikeyb

    Algae On My Sand??!!

    :jumping: hey thanks alot for the help, ill take your advise and beef up my cleaning crew! :joy:
  9. mikeyb

    Algae On My Sand??!!

    my tank is 36g and its been up for about a month to a month and a half:happy: ....thanks for all the help so far, i really appreciate the info :D
  10. mikeyb

    Algae On My Sand??!!

    :happy: yeah all my readings are good and i have 1 turbo snail, 1 cleaner shrimp, and 3 sea urchins, is that enough or do i need more?
  11. mikeyb

    Algae On My Sand??!!

    :notsure: i have a fairly bright red algae that that has grown on top of my sand bed, is this good or bad, or will it eventually just go away like some rust colored algae i had all over my rocks before. my tank is still pretty new so im wondering if this algae is part of the cycling...
  12. mikeyb

    foggy water?

    i bought mine with a hood and a stand for total of about 600-625. i love the way it looks, it is beautiful, and people say it looks much bigger than it is. i think the bow front actually helps in the viewing of the tank as opposed to a hexaginal.
  13. mikeyb

    foggy water?

    :joy: hey thanks for the help guys i appreciate it very much. also, yes my tank is a 36g corner, how do you like yours...mine is pretty feakin' awsome!:jumping: thanks again for the quick response and help guys.
  14. mikeyb

    foggy water?

    :confused: what is reverse osmosis exactly, ive heard of it but i dont know what it is. and to answer your first question, its a 36g tank:notsure:
  15. mikeyb

    foggy water?

    :help: i have a problem that has slowly come about with my tank water getting just slightly foggy, enough to get on my nerves and i dont know what to do to fix it. It's not terrible, but its noticable and i want it to go away...what can i do to clear the water up. i have 4 damsels, 1 emperor...
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