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Originally Posted by DeltaBlack22 These things may have already been mentioned but rather than reading through all these posts I'll just toss in a few ideas: -Check your source water (RO/DI filters may need to be replaced) -Reduce feeding -If you dont have any coral in the tank light reduction...

Originally Posted by Robdog696 So I guess you mixed up the nitrate/nitrite readings. That's good. High nitrates is far less problematic. If it were my tank I would not add anything. I would do a major water change, and I'd get a UV Sterilizer. I'd let that run for a week or two, and do...

Originally Posted by Robdog696 You know, I just went back and read your original post. It really explains a lot. And I can't believe I didn't figure this out sooner. Cyano feeds on CO2. Hair algae feeds on CO2. High CO2 causes low PH. So you obviously had at least two of the problems...

Originally Posted by KellenR The phosphate bag isn't gonna hurt, it'll remove phosphates & silicates which cause some algae but also aren't good for fish/corals. Unless its Kent Phosphate Sponge, that loses its charge after a few days and needs to be replaced, or else it can begin to release...

Originally Posted by sepulatian As mentioned, your salinity is low. That is why your sea hare and snails have not done well. Raise it as Robdog recommended. Stop adding the buffer. Never add anything like that unless you are testing your readings daily. It can raise too high too fast. Even the...

Originally Posted by KellenR Well you obviously know that you need the LFS to test your water and write down exact numbers. Have them test everything they got, not just Ammonia, Nitrite, Nitrate & pH. Phosphate bags are used to 'remove' phosphates, not add them. Phosphates are the fuel source...

Originally Posted by Robdog696 I'm glad you have a more positive outlook now!!! We all completely understand the baby on the way. Many valued members of this community have had to break down their tanks and sell everything to make room and/or time for that wonderful gift. Congrats! There...

Originally Posted by 1journeyman As has been said, don't put anything else living into the tank. *Post parameters. *Post details about tank; pumps, circulation, skimmer, etc. *Post how/when fish are dying. A high algae bloom combined with low circulation may be sucking all of the O2 out of...

Let me start by saying I am ready to throw my tank in the garbage....with that being said, now you know my frustration! I have had a problem with this green hair algae for about 5 months now and I have tried a bunch of different things. I have replaced my PC bulbs about 3 months ago after...

Whats up....long time no post for me here. My 55 fish only with live rock has been established for almost a year now. About 6 months ago I added my first BTA and it has been fine since day one. About a week ago I added a torch and it has looked so frigin beautiful I am now kind of getting...

I know exactly what you are feeling. For the longest time I was thinking of how to set up my live rock. The thing to remember when setting up your live rock is that you need water to flow behind the rock and you dont want the rocks to be touching the front or side glass. This way when you are...

Originally Posted by njjamie The first thing I would get is a cleanup crew. 10 snails, 10 crabs, and maybe even some shrimp. Call me crazy but I love my shrimp.....they are so cool to watch. I have 1 coral banded (kind of snappy-but funny) and I have 2 Skunk shrimp. Also make sure you put in...

I do a 10% water change every Thursday on my 55g. It works out perfect for me as it is clean and simple. No need to shut anything down because it is only a few inches of water coming out. This has been working awesome for me!

The first thing I would get is a cleanup crew. 10 snails, 10 crabs, and maybe even some shrimp. Call me crazy but I love my shrimp.....they are so cool to watch. I have 1 coral banded (kind of snappy-but funny) and I have 2 Skunk shrimp. Also make sure you put in plenty of live rock. After...

I moved the rock around last night and when I woke up this morning he was still there....in the front of my tank. He looks perfect right now and hope he has not moved himself when I get home today from work.

So this morning I woke up and after 24 hours of my powerhead being directly on my bta, and he is still just hanging out there???? Why the hell is he not moving? Do you guys suggest I put the powerheads back where they were??

This morning I got frustrated and I took my Rio 600 and pointed it right at it about 8-10 inches aways or so. He has not budged and only started to shrivel up.....this is what my girlfriend is telling me at least, as she is at home right now. How long do you guys think I should keep the...

I have read a few other posts on here but I feel the need to ask one more time. I got my first bta anemone on Thursday night and thing is frigin beautiful. I placed him in my 55g on my live rock in , what I thought, was the "perfect spot". Within an hour he was climbing up the rock and...

I would say the biggest mistake you have made so far is putting too much trust in the lfs. I like a bunch of the guys at my lfs, but I learned my lesson after asking them a few questions, and then asking people on these message boards. SUPER IMPORTANT, ask questions to more than one source...

I have a 55g that is about 2 months old. It is a FOWLR and a friend of a friend I got the tank from gave me everything he had, including all his chemicals. He had a reef tank in this tank before it was mine. He gave me this Coral-Vital LSB for the aquarium. It is a live sand and live rock...