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Originally Posted by salt210 I am using the quikrete in my remote sandbed I have checked that brand and it's "Play Sand". I found it to be ok (with vinegar test), but have not actually used it yet. I was getting ready to setup a 5 gallon tank and see how it does.

Originally Posted by catfishcity ok thanks for all of the replies. i do have someone coming to take care of my other tanks and i will have them do this one to. the tank usually needs a gallon every 4-6 days. it is only a 20g with a 10g fuge and there is a koralia 2 in the 20 plus there is a lot...

Originally Posted by jordan3548 One of my good friends that runs a fish store actually told me to use that sand just seed it with live sand. He was like since im your buddy im not selling you this sand lol just go to lowes and buy the sand its alot cheaper and pretty much looks no different Hi...

Hi there, He will be gone 50-53 days. If left unatended, I do think he will loose the tank's life. I think he will have to re-cycle the tank.

Originally Posted by Nordy I respectfully disagree. I would not recommend changing out 1/3 of your water at one time unless you have an urgent reason to do so-that's a lot of new water to introduce into a tank at one time. Thermal shock can stress your tank inhabitants and should be avoided...

Originally Posted by Pugh i have my 55 gallon. it now has pink and blue goby, 6 line, lantern bass,tomato clown and hawaiian puffer. its cut off from fish now. maxed out imo. i was wondering whats the "proper" way for water changes. 1) how much should i take out 2) just mix up new batch of salt...

Originally Posted by florida joe Hopefully it has come full circle and will continue lol

Originally Posted by catfishcity I have a tank that finished cycling about 2 weeks ago and there is nothing in it. just the live rock, sand, and cheato in the fuge. i am going on vacation from June 29 - August 19. will it be ok if i leave it empty or do i need to do something to it. Hi there...

Originally Posted by cajonez Yes, ammonia and nitrites have been at 0 for a couple days. I think I will do a 10% water change tonight and if everything is still good tomorrow, go look at some fish. I actually haven't thought of a stock list yet. I should probably spend some time and do that...

Originally Posted by woody189 Hi. I have a very small fuge with LR and Chaeto. I want to add some sand, but not for biological filtration. I have enough sand in my DT. I only want to add sand to my fuge so pods have more space to breed. What cheap sand would you recommend? Home Depot has...

Hi there, Originally Posted by ReefForBrains NO SUCH THING! NEVER SAY SUCH A THING!! Not sure what your argument is for the statement above, nor do I claim to know the intent of it. I, however completely disagree. You can have too much "live rock" in a tank. Think of what "live rock" does...

Hi there, Originally Posted by Christinaja I know people are always arguing over "rules" for stocking marien aquariums, and then of course it can depend on what fish you plan to keep also. Soo I have a 55 gal, and I made a list of what fish I would maybe like to keep, but I know I definately...

Originally Posted by cajonez I was not aware that I could wait too long. I will monitor it for a couple more days and then maybe I will go start a CUC. Would just some inverts be OK to start with or do I really need a fish? Hi there, Not sure what fish you had in mind to start off with, but I...

Originally Posted by neupane00 its this package https://www.saltwaterfish.com/site_11...ot_parent_id=4 if my life gets any better after this and mods are happy :) Hi there, Let me put it this way. I keep 1-3 Turbo Snails (depends on the algea on the glass) and no more than 4 hermit crabs...

Hi there, Ive read that your tank always has ICH its why fish has built up such a strong immune system to it. Its when they are stressed that they weaken and the parasite takes over. My opinion is that the statement above is wrong. It might agree in that Ich might be on the fish and we fail to...

Originally Posted by neupane00 thank u.. i really dont understand the reason to remove the thrread... its not like i am posting something that a huge secret. business doesnt run that way. business runs by being in a competition.. again i am not trying to promote anything. i can remove the link...

Originally Posted by neupane00 hey guys, tank is cycled and planning to add inverts first. i am looking at a package here {EDIT LINK} it comes with like 40 crabs and 20 snails !! thats the smallest package.. is that too much to add at one shot in new aquarium?? how much of bioload do they count...

Hi there, Originally Posted by iwak hiu hi friends.. I have a question about nitrogen cycling process..many experts say that cycling period is about 1-3 months.. This period of time depends on the initial level of ammonia. The smaller the level the less time it will take. I had set up my new...

Originally Posted by cajonez I am probably going to wait another 2 weeks before I get any fish even if my nitrates get down to 0 in the next few days. Was just wondering if that little variance could have been "the spike". Thanks for the response. Your nitrates will not go back to zero unless...

Originally Posted by cajonez When waiting for my first cycle, what kind of spikes am I looking for? I have a 55g with 40lbs of live sand that ran for 2 weeks. I added 45 lbs of live rock, 20 lbs of base rock and it has been running for another 2 weeks. My ammonia has topped out at 1, nitrItes...