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My tank is in the cycle stage. I have brown algea starting to grow on the substrate. Is this good or bad. If it is bad how do i get rid of it. Or do i leave it alone till the cycle is done?

Just wanted to say thanks to all that help me out in such a great hobby. I have read so many books and talked to so many people about it. I have been wanting to do this for 2 years now and one day decided to just do it. Once again thanks so much all of you. Thanks, t11t5

I am using a marineland bio-wheel filter and was wondering if i should clean the filters during the cycle?

Do I do normal water changes during the cycle period? Nitrite or nitrate, Which is worse, and what are the levels supposed to be?

I was told that I can put live Rock in to Start the cycle. Is this true, If yes will the cycle kill everything on the live rock?

Can I use Live Rock to cycle my tank? If yes, will the cycle kill everything on it?

I want a good affordable skimmer for a 37 gallon tank. Any suggestions.

I have a 37 gallon tank and want a protein skimmer, please give me a few sugestions on the brand and model that would work for me as a hang on type.

I was told that if I have 2 pounds of live rock per gallon of water I wont need a filtration system. I dont think this is true but can you people fill me in? Thanks

How much salt is in one gallon of water? (1/2 cup, 1 cup, 1 1/4 cup, etc.)

I just started a 38 gallon tank. I mixed the salt in a 5 gallon bucket then added the water to the tank. After i filled the tank up the salinity was around 30 ppt. I bought 3 damsels and added them to tank with the correct acclimation. Now that I have the fish in the salinity is at 27.5-28. How...

I am setting up a 30 gallon fish only tank. I bought a Marinland 200 bio-wheel filter. Is just the Bio-wheel filter enough?

I am setting up a 30 gallon fish only tank. I bought a Marinland 200 bio-wheel filter. Should I use an undergravel filter as well with a powerhead? Is just the Bio-wheel filter enough?

Is putting a saltwater fish in the aquarium the same as freshwater? "Put bag and all in tank for about 20 minutes then release"

Can I put liverock in a fish only tank? If, Yes Do i need a protien skimmer then?