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Originally Posted by 1journeyman Display Tank. You cannot simply add salt. The whole biological filtration (bacteria) is different in a SW tank versus a FW tank. Also, many FW tanks and medications have copper in them. Copper is lethal to inverts in SW tanks. Thanks that is what i needed to...

Originally Posted by kclester you already have a DT dont you......wow i feel like a complete idiot lol....sorry but yea i wouldnt use the water thats in there now i think FW tanks have really high trates Whats a DT?

O.K. I know this is another stupid newby question you've probably heard a million time.I'm gonna ask anyway and expect This 10 gallon tank has been set up for 4 years.It is completely on it's own no filter etc...It only has 2 goldfish and a guppy in it.I could transfer them into a bowl.I was...

yeah i think i'm doing it for the right reasons.I mean i always thought about it.Just never did it KWIM.Then the Hermit's kinda just pushed me in.Then i was thinking well if i'm gonna do it.I better do it right LOL!After looking at that plain old empty tank for 2 months and talking about doing...

Im new but my guess is it's the dead shark making everything spike.Did you check those scallops for additives?

Originally Posted by rcoultas Are you planning on setting up a SW tank? What type of lights are they - just the standard fluorescent fixture? Canister filter and undergravel are not for me (doing saltwater) the powerheads can be used for water movement. Do you need a compressor? I don't use one...

Originally Posted by rcoultas I wouldn't be too hasty with that purchase - IMO - unless there are some really good accessories $250 is not that great of a deal for a 70g with a stand that is undesireable. Shop around - I have found many tanks for less than $2 per gallon - many of those included...

Originally Posted by ImUrNamine Sure, I'd be more than happy to. Also, I could show you a shop that I like to go to that is in Athens. : ) Awesome i wasn't very impressed by the Aquarium shop in Huntsville!Pm me your ##

Originally Posted by ImUrNamine Oh my goodness! Let's be friends!! I'm for serious. Totally!Hey could you go with me to look at the tank?the man is in decatur!

Do you think they sit by the glass cause they see their reflection?Just a thought Maybe he is lonely

Hey i'm in Harvest and my husband works in decatur.Cool i know who to hunt down when i need help

Yeah i may not know much but my years of freshwater tanks has taught me the UGF are crap LOL!I was thinking it was a good deal for the tank and stand.If the tank does leak can it be resealed?The stand is metal i think i'll get my hubby to build us a good stirdy one though.With 2 little ones i'm...

O.K. cool so setting up may be easier than i thought.I have a question how do i move the water with no filter?Also i've found a guy locally who has a 70 gallon tank,stand,under gravel filter,cannister filter and all accessories for $250.I was wondering if this is good or not?

Now i want to see it too.This is teasing LOL!!

Gosh you guys are very helpful!So i can buy they other tank and just set it up?No filter?How could i transfer some of the good bacteria?What about old filter cartridges?were is the best place for live sand and rock? I'm not sure what i want.I know i want a colorful variety type tank.I know i'm...

Originally Posted by 1journeyman Welcome to the boards. We're walk ya through it. First off, i'm not familiar with the particular hermits you caught. Crabs are opportunistic hunters, so if they get big they will be problematic. Gravel, what kind? FW gravel isn't good so SW tanks. Go with an inch...

O.K. so the end of June the family took a vacation to Dauphin island.While in the fairy line the kids were catching hermit crabs.Me not knowing any better we brought them home.After i got home i was researching and found the are Clibanarius vittatus which are saltwater.So not wanting them to...