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I plan to convert my 29gal FOWLR tank to this 55gal and I would like to start working with coral. I have only had my tank for a few months and have not even seen a saltwater tank until then so my knowledge is very limited. I would like to start my 55gal right by purchase lighting that will...

I had red dots on my LR when I got it and is still there is that diatoms?

what are diatoms and what do they look like?

Should I use distilled water that you buy from wal mart to do my water changes or should I use the bottle labeled drinking water? Which one is better for my FOWLR tank?

I have had my pink tip enemone for 2 months now and every time I walk past the tank I have to see what it is doing now. It is always doing something strange but I have read many post of people experienceing the same thing. It deflates and looks dead on occasion but don't worry it is fine...

what do you think i could do with the 55gal or would it just be a waste of time and would it be a bad idea to use the water out of the 55gal tank to do water changes in FOWLR tank?

I plan to buy more rock little at a time. Do you think it would be wise to put some water in the 55 gal and run the sump to cure the rock in.

any idea what kind of pump this is I bought it used with a 55 gal tank and sump with bio-balls

I bought 5# live rock (2 pieces) that came in the on monday it was in shipping for 5 days (I know I went cheap :notsure: ) When I got it I found 2 dead star fish and what I think was a snail. So I cleaned everything off and scrubed it down. I then put the rock in a tub with 5gals of tap salt...

thank for the help I have decided to go with a small clean up crew for now(just 5 bumble bee snails) becasue you are right i do not have much algee growth but i will invest in a lot more live rock thanks everyone

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Here a link to Marc Weiss Coral Vital it sells here for $13.50 does anyone else have any suggestions on this product? http://www.***********.com/md_viewItem.asp?idproduct=MV1111

I just bought a 55gal tank and I want to get a jump start on the cycleing and hold some LR I plan to use later when I move into a new house. I have the tank settig out side in a shed with a sump that contain bio-balls and a large pump. I however do not have any light other than the 60 watt...

what do you think about this for the filtration. there is bio-ball in the bottom. and polyester fiber on the top

What do you think about putting a little bit of LS and LR and alot of regular sand and rock to make it turn live. If so what kind of sand and rock do you suggest? Do you think i should wait for the 55 to cycle before i would add this rock?

I want to purchase some of these critters in the morning and I don't know what combo i should get!!:notsure: :help: :help:

i am located in missouri and I have only seen a few shops in saint louis and I am always looking to see something new. I am located 100 miles st. louis. jeremyhorton@charter.net

I found A site that sell 3 different cleaning crew packages. Reef pack 6 supper tongan nassarius 12 Cerith snails 8 trochus snails 10 Scarlet hermit Algea Attack Pack 5 scalet 10 mexico turbo snails 20 dwarf red tip hermit Detritus Attack Pack[B/] 1 facey serpent star 1 sand sifting star 1 sea...

how many critter should I get and can I get just a few at a time? like a few every other week.

I bought the same stuff 40# of it for $40. It has been in my tank for 3 days and I hope for the best:rolleyes: