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Hi, A 55g is a really narrow small tank for saltwater. The Yellow tang is one of those fish that needs lots of swim room, and get really mean when they don't have at least a 6 foot tank. To say the 55g is too small for it is the understatement of all time. A lemonpeel dwarf angel has the same...

Ah, I was told to use garlic when I first started hanging out on this site, my fish had ich. I assumed it was for helping the immune system like it does for humans. I was also told to only use the fresh garlic, that the bottled stuff was worthless. Thanks for explaining that.

Hi, I always thought it was for boosting the immune system, it won't do a thing to get a fish to eat, and it makes the tank stink. Try a little brine shrimp, not as a steady diet. That stuff is like fish candy, and once a fish starts eating (that's the plan anyway), you can give it the better...

Hi, As with all things fishy, we all have our own methods that work for us. I use a 37g plastic garbage can for my mixed saltwater (mark it FISH ONLY) For mixing salt you don't need anything fancy, as long as it moves the water to prevent it from becoming stagnant. Even an airline will work...

Hi, It sounds to me like another fish has matured enough to become aggressive, and feeding time is when the battle begins. What else is in the tank with it?

Well, I must admit my blue reef Chromis did the same thing, I started with 5 and ended up with two for a long time, then just one. The damsels I understand, they hate and kill everything, including our hands. Firefish! I never kept more then one, but I really thought those little buggers were...

Wow, I thought starting out with Macros in a sumps refugium chamber would be a good thing. How could it do any harm? I understand that macros can become very invasive if it's in a reefs display, but I really thought in the refugium it would be a huge plus... Can you (in real simple dummy terms)...

Don't forget to order the longer hose if you need it for your Filter, so you don't have to fill the tank beyond the bottom of the rim. My 90g is pretty beat up too, it's very old. The Canopy hides the worn out looking trim and make the whole thing look like a fancy piece of furniture. I had a...

I too used that system, it does work great, the BRS brand is a good one.

Hi, A glass top and a canopy are two different things. First, if the water is too high, the solution is to recut another hose....get busy and order the new one, so at least there is a light at the end of the tunnel. A canopy is open in the back, so you can have all the equipment you want back...

Hi, A 55g is a very small saltwater tank, and too narrow to be really good for any schooling fish. The three Chromis would go in there just fine, so would a dwarf angelfish. A yellow watchmen goby, purple firefish, or Royal gramma will also add some color. You can't over crowd the tank, but you...

Hi, The light issue is already being addressed. There is one thing to remember, there is a coral for every type of lighting under the sun. Some corals need no light at all, but the work of keeping water quality up and good maintenance is a must for that type of reef. So if you can't afford...

You can't call it a hobby if somebody else does it. We can all buy a bird feeder/house, but some people make it a hobby to make their own. We can all buy pretty much anything we want, if we have the cash. However a hobby means doing something on your own, and gaining the satisfaction that comes...

Won't water changes rebalance things and help with dropping the iodine levels? I never dosed it, (dodged a bullet there thanks to this site) The LFS years ago sold it to me with the same garbage info they are famous for. LOL...I might still have the unused bottle someplace. The bottom line is...

Hi, Just my 2 cents... Stay away from anything Coralife. They went out of business, the equipment you get now was whatever was returned, refurbished or never sold, and it's all garbage. At one time it was a good brand, but not anymore. From lights to master control power strips... 100% garbage...

Hi, LOL... Finally another person with good things to say for a canister filter, I used one on my reef for over 14 years before I got a sump. At one point, I had a HOB skimmer, canister input and output tubes, GFO HOB reactor, Auto top off sensor, and even an in-tank refugium. There was...

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My secret.... Actually listen to the folks in the know, and learn from them. If I ask advice, my intent is to take that advice, not argue if it's not what I want to hear. This site, and the people on it have helped me so much over the years... I hope all who find their way here enjoys the...

Hi, If you want a sump, drill the tank, it will save you a world of hassles. If you don't want a sump system, there is no need to bother. Canister filters, and hang on the back work just fine for fish only systems. If you plan to get into corals they work for that too, but the extra volume and...