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Beth by far, is the best guru around on diseases. I set up a 29 gal qt and am dosing copper to rid fish of ick while letting my display tank sit fallow for 72 days. I plan on dosing copper to no more than .50 for 14 days then running carbon and doing water changes to rid qt of copper.

Are they the only water movement in the tank? Top of water movement is important to help exchange gasses. I had a 55 long like 4 tanks ago and I had an overflow box down to the sump and then a return pump. With that movement I added one power head attached to one side blowing along the front...

I recently set up a 29 gal qt. It has a heater, hob filter. I added a small piece of pvc pipe for fish to hide in if they desire. I tore apart my 93 display tank to remove all fish because of signs of ick. My display tank is reset how I want it and will run fishless for a minimum of 60 days...

Have you checked your parameters? Are you running a hob filter? What size tank?

Any updates?

Very cool and interesting read. What are the dimensions of the tank?

Thats true flower. I meant by established, bought as full colony not a glued up specimen. I will move the rock and see if it looks better in less flow area. Thanks

Hi everyone. I started my reef some time back. I bought two established mushroom colonies and have had them several weeks. They look amazing and seem to be doing well. I noticed today that one mushroom was stretched out leaving his perch and let loose totally. The other colony is on the...

well water may not have chlor, or anything else regular tap water does BUT may contain trace amounts of pesticides and or fertilizers. The hit list (what not to use) has been covered so will not type it again. Acclimation is so very important as well as getting a good cycle on the tank. Live...

Sorry for the age old questions. Im finishing cycling a 60 cube with 100+lbs of live rock, fresh live sand. Ammonia went to 4 and back to 0 over a couple weeks. Nitrites are 0 and Nitrates are 20. I use API test kit. I know all that accurate. Heres is the question. Diatoms are blooming so...

Thanks flower. I am getting back into this after many years away. I use to have a 125g reef so I am familiar with all the other things needed; just curious on the setup I was looking at. I didn't know if being away so long if these were good choices. Thanks for your input. I appreciate it.

Hi guys. Im soon to start up new reef. Here is what Im thinking; 60g cube drilled in back with overflow Aquem ProFlex sump#2 (rated for 75 g) Bubble Magus bm-nac 3+ protein skimmer with Atman ph1100 EcoTech Radion xr 30w Gs light (max PAR 900) If you have used or have knowledge on these...

Very impressed with everything. newbie question; I know eggcrate on bottom is to protect glass from rock, but will CUC be able to keep it clean enough? Your skills are amazing. Cudo's

very informative thread and comments. I have learned a lot, and impressive build. thanks

def float. adding a little water at a time, but I still don't release all water and fish into tank. I will net gently, and release fish only not water. Has always worked for me.

better flow or different angles on your powerheads and watch over feeding as mentioned will help a lot.

did you have any luck fishing?

thanks. Whats a good rate? 1:3?

Hi everyone. Its been many years since I had a reef tank. I had a whole home water softner RO/DI when I lived in Okla. Now living in Michigan, the water quality is better but I know a system is still needed for a reef with fish. I want to install a RO/DI myself and I believe there are systems...

Hottest tap water possible squirted in a turkey baster always worked for me. I never took rock out of tank before.