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I have never had any luck with carbon dosing. Close to impossible to prevent film algae on the glass. Low nutrients helps immensely. You can run GFO for phosphates. https://www.uwcmn.com/product-page/16-oz-vibrant-for-saltwater-aquariums This product does work and is easy to use.

There is a product called Vibrant. You can buy it on amazon. It works well on algae. It isn’t an algacide though. I believe it is a bacteria that helps lower nitrates. I won’t swear to that. I used it for several months to deal with bubble algae. It worked well. It also reduces the algae...

I think really low maintenance salt water is possible especially fish only. I also think it will take a while to get there. My tank takes very little maintenance but it has been up and running for a year, really closer to 4 years just in a different aquarium. I planned my current system with...

Does it have ich or are you trying to prevent it? Has this fish been in your display?

Grammar was never my strong suit.

Octopi are major escape artists and have a very short life span. They are difficult (designated expert only) if you need to ask the questions you probably should try a different kind of tank inhabitant.

I agree with Silverado. No soaps ever in a fish tank. Clean with 10% bleach solution and let air dry. I also believe you are getting ammonia spikes. I don’t cycle my QT but I constantly monitor ammonia and do frequent water changes. I don’t use copper unless it is the only option. You...

It sounds like ammonia and/or poor oxygenation. Do you monitor ammonia while fish is in QT? Do you have adequate water movement to maximize oxygenation? Are you treating with any meds? I assume any tang I buy is infected with some sort of parasite and treat accordingly. Two weeks of tank...

Toad stools are pretty easy. GSP are a favorite of mine. They can take over a tank like Xenia. Mushrooms are easy.

Yep. I ran a reef for over 15 years with out a sump.

Those would be good if you provide adequate lighting. Many people have trouble with Xenia going crazy and taking over the tank. Me, I can’t keep them alive but have lots of other corals that do great.

Long term not good but it can sometimes entice fish to start eating. I haven’t see solid research that indicates it builds their immune system but if it gets them eating it is worth it for a short time. I’d be more inclined to use selcon for long term health. A high quality varied diet will...

Be careful about taking local fish store advise. They are trying to get you to purchase something. Sump is not necessary even for easy corals. I’d wait on that. Get a good hang on filter. If a year or so you decide you want to go for coral you can consider a sump. You will need decent...

I have used the eshops overflow. You can use a hang on the back filter.

You don’t need to drill the tank.

Depends. The fish store will charge you more. A 40 breeder is considerably more expensive than a 29 if you buy it at the fish store. That is why you watch for the dollar a gallon sale wher the difference is $11.

This thread has pics of my current tank. https://forums.saltwaterfish.com/index.php?threads/120-gallon-upgrade-sort-of.406257/page-2

A 40 breeder is a nice tank. If you watch for the ***** dollar a gallon sale (have several times a year) the tank will cost you $40. In my opinion one of the best sizes for a small set up. The rest of the equiptment would be similar in cost to the 29.

I have a 120 gal reef. Have had many over the last 20 years. Smallest being 20 largest was 125.