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Does anyone have a recommendation for the depth and size of sand for shrimp goby and pistol shrimp to dig holes? Thanks

check the instructions or the thermometer there might be a min water level line. If you done that already, then im not sure, but better to play it safe and submerge the coils...imo.

hmmm...why didn't i try this in the first place. I connected the hose to the skimmer directly to the air pump and it's actually flowing water into now. so i need to get a new gang valve that has better air flow adjustments. thanks

its been running for a few weeks now. How much foam should there be? i have the valve fully open, maybe i need a bigger pump...

I have a berlin air lift 60 with a tetra whisper 10-30 gal air pump for my 29 gal tank. there is no foam goin into the collection cup. it only foams up to about 1/4 inch past water level. Do i need to push more air? Are the bubbles to small? Big?

maybe inaccurate test kits, but don't think so. im looking into buying some more of a higher quality. right now i have a an instand ocean hydrometer, should i consider a refractometer?

thanx thats good advice. but i still have one lingering thought...the first 2 wks without water change i still had no ammonia readings...seems like i would have got something. any thoughts? thanks again

:thinking: I was thinking please bare with me, since my tank isnt showing any ammonia(nitrites or nitrates) will it in the future? i thought a tank cycles b/c ammonia is being produced and it takes time to before it can be converted and if none has been produced in the last 3 wks why would it...

Thank You for your help and guidance. Good to be in good company :joy:

:notsure: My protein skimmer doesnt flow into the cup. it foams about a 1/4 inch pass water level. It seems to be doing the job considering it leaves residue. but im not sure what could be causing the problem, the air pump(tetra whisper airpump 10-30gal tanks, mine is 29) the air flow, im not...

thanks for your help! will a peeled shrimp from the grocery store work fine or what do you recommend?

about 30 lbs. LS, penguin 150 biowheel powerfilter, berlin airlift 60 skimmer, i used instant ocean reef crystals, my ph was low so i added ph increaser. oh, and last weekend i switched to the ls i ended up taking most of the water out.

I have a 29 gal. and Aquarium Pharm. saltwater master liquid test kit. But i think ill go with your recommendation and get the salifert. which test should i get...ammonia, rate, rite, pH anything else. thanks for you advice guys.

Hello all! First of all this has been a really helpful site. I wish I had found it before setting up. Anyways, I had some questions as being new to aquarium keeping. Unfortunealty taking some not so good advice I put in 2 clownfish to start my cycle. Its been over 3 weeks since then and I still...