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Ok my anemone got sucked in the powerhead. i pulled it out and few of the tenticles are pretty bad...will it survive? it is hiding under the rock right now, just gave it a krill and seems to be taking it.

Ok... I need tips on identifying good live rocks. I feel paranoid going into a lfs and buying live rock not knowing if they are really live. So my question is what is a good way to identifying good live rocks?

wow..i read all your progress and was really amazed...i just barely set-up a 10g too...im going to get a bubble tip soon...what do you feed it? can you feed dried krill?

Is the standard factory pump the only thing you are using?

my tank is only 4 monthd old, it is the first time....just wasnt thinking...im starting another tank(ten gallon fish only) can i just use water from my current tank and add fish and coral right away?

ok just got some reef corals and did a water change and i totally forgot about using RO water, i used tap water that i let sit for 2 days...would that be ok....or should i do another water change with RO water? i tried looking around about what the immediate danger to my coral was, didnt really...

cool...thanks you guys...i just bought some snails to add in....seems like the fishs are doing fine too. I still need to get a protein skimmer( thinking about building one) does anyone have any advice to give. im thinking about counter-current with airpump and air stone.

ok... i just tested the water again today and everything is looking good, i tested the water myself then took it to three lfs to test... and then to another friend to test... so i just bought a clown fish and three hermits.... hopefully everything turns out good.... also, another question is...

Ok... Its been 3 1/2 weeks now and i think my cycl just ended. last week everything went up and i just tested today and everything is pretty much close to zero for nitrate. nitrite and amonia is zero. am i ready to put fish in? just curious. also all the green algea is now gone, is that good?

Originally Posted by crypt keeper You can set up a tank and the first few days the water will be fine. Then one day you will wake up and your trites will be through the roof and ammonia will as well. Then everything dies you placed in the tank. Those damsels will cause major issues in your...

Originally Posted by meowzer Do you test the water yourself? If not, you really need to get your own test kit...make sure you have no traces of ammonia, nitrates and such.... Have you gotten any of your cuc yet? I went got my own test kit and everything was zero out. my nitrate is sligtly...

ok..i understand that cycling usually take about 3-4 weeks to cycle to be safe for fish. mine has been for a week now, i took my water to two different lfs to test my water. They told me that my water is ready for fish. what do you guys think? Should i put in some fish, if so im am going to put...

Dont know yet, but i really like the looks of a Pinnatus Batfish.... is that a tough fish to take care of?

should i put in a clean up crew first before the fish?

Just recently build enough courage to change from fresh water to saltwater . I have a 55gallon, recieved about 50lbs of live rocks and live sand from a friend. How long will it take for my tank to cycle. Also, is it a over kill to have a over flow filtration(not actual just kinda rigged a wanna...