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I know right crazy seeing old pics of the tank huh?!?! LOL didnt think u were comin back man! I was like hmmm guess hes MIA....tank looks good man a big improvement from the 1st couple pics. Wat kinda light are u talkin bout? The dsa180 or watever? I plan on upgrading my t5 fixture to a tek t5...

Quote: Originally Posted by 1guyDude Is this the marineland 60gal tank and stand combo from *****? I was gonna get this but i didnt want the stupid lid and light on top....they wouldnt go down on price so i walked! Anyways ya ur tank might not be completely cycled and the bacteria cant keep up...

Well, it's been awhile since I last updated. A lot has changed. I added a Kole Tang a few weeks ago, and all was fine until last week when he came down with Ich. I had it under control in less than 24 hours, though. I began feeding more of a variety, while soaking it overnight in garlic extract...

Quote: Originally Posted by Siptang Did you say that you cycled the tank for 2 weeks? Also did you cycle with clowns? Perhaps it was bit early. You need to properly cure live rocks even if it comes from established tanks. Something is bound to die while transferring unless it's right next to...

well that didn't last long. both shrimp are already dead. about to test my water for the 3rd time in two days

My Aiptasia has come back for a third time, and with a vengeance. I had attacked each one with Aiptasia-X twice already and it all went away for about a week each time. I added one peppermint shrimp last week, and just added two more about a half hour ago. The one I added last week does nothing...

And I felt bad for adding a pair of clowns after 2 and a half weeks, even though I had my ammonia spike well before that. I couldn't help but shake my head and laugh when I saw the batfish. Incredible...

Quote: Originally Posted by meowzer Look for rock that you can build up with.....make some arch's and caves....Does not have to cover all the sand. YES, it is the bar with all the holes in it..LOL (I have 2 cascades that I use for the flow bars) what is the little thing sticking off the end...

Looks good so far...agree with above BUT would like to add Get a solid black or blue background....will make a huge difference I would get more rock you need powerheads....at least 2, and I recommend Koralias....the evolution 750 and/or 1050's should be good (Unless you can afford an MP40)...

Hi and Welcome!!! I love the look of the tank and stand. Looks very clean. What kind of water are you using for this tank? It looks like in one of the pics you are using a garden hose with tap water. Was that just to leak test the tank? Most would recommend RO/DI water ( you can pick...

So as some of you may know (I've posted a few questions already), my mother bought me a 60 gallon tank for a housewarming present. This is my first tank, and I'm probably going to have a lot of questions. Might as well start a Build Thread, right?? Anywho... I let the tank cycle for about 2...

I have a 60 gallon (48"L x 12"D x 23"H)... planning on doing a mixed reef. Anyone have suggestions on which powerheads I should look at, or what I should be looking for in one?

Quote: Originally Posted by flpriest That's what it looks like to me too. Maybe if it is just on this rock you could take it out of your tank and treat it seperatly from the rest of your display. How so? Just take the rock out and put the Aiptasia-X on it and let it sit for a few hours? Sorry...

I bought about 53 pounds of LR from my LFS for my new tank (currently cycling). I put it in the tank, then the next morning there was a bunch of these little things on one of the pieces. My cousin said it looked like aiptasia, from a picture I texted him. I'm new at this so I have no idea. I...

Quote: Originally Posted by BTLDreef They're decent. Not the worst, but not the best either. What is your ultimate goal for the tank? Fish only, reef, mixed reef, predominantly SPS? For most reef applications, I'd say 4 bulb fixtures that are setup with your standard 2 daylight, 2 actinics, it...

I bought a 48" dual T5HO fixture made by GLO for my 60 gallon tank and they're complete junk. I'm taking it back to my LFS tomorrow, due to nonstop problems with them. I bought it for $196, I believe, so I'd like to stay around that $200 price point. With that said, I found these online for...

I would definitely stay away from those initial lights you posted a pic of. I bought those exact ones in a 48" version for my 60 gallon I'm getting up and running. They've been nothing but problems and the LFS I was going to has been a pain with me trying to return them. They'll be going back...

Oh, and it's rated at 50 gpd, three stage, and has a lifetime warranty. Getting it installed today after work.

Thanks for the advice, guys. I actually just purchased a whole-house water softener and conditioner unit for the house we just bought (extremely hard water here). The salesman saw my tank and threw in an RO system if I bought what he was selling that evening. The whole setup cost me $4750, but I...

Also, I'd like to keep it between $200-$250. Thanks, guys.