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I got a heck of a diatom bloom when my tank approached the end of the cycle. I heard that it was normal and would probably go away on it's own but I got a cleaning crew anyway. For the most part it's now gone (don't know whether to attibute it to the crew or not?) but I still have some on the...

I agree with Lynda... Although I don't have an agressive tank (I have a 90g community), I have a 4" DSB which has done wonders in controlling my nitrates. I don't think aggressive/non-aggressive has anything to do with it. I think the real question is...does any sandsifting/sandstirring fish...

I just set up a QT (which I intend to use for all new purchases) and was kind of wondering the same thing. My tank is new so I'm (hopefully) going to be adding new fish on a regular (slowly) basis...so it makes sense to keep the QT up and running. I've got a small sponge filter (rated for a 30g...

Oh, by the way... After I added the 3 fish my system went thru a 2nd, mini cycle. Am rose to .25 and NO2 rose to a high of .2 however those readings have since come down. It had occurred to me that the high nitrite readings (which lasted for 3-4 days) might have caused stress and contributed to...

Hi, I have a question. When my 90g finished cycling about 2wks ago I added 2 small false percs and a bicolor blenny. About 2 days ago I noticed the blenny diving into the sandbed (not headfirst, more with his tailend) almost as if he were trying to scratch himself. At about the same time I...

In the "for what it's worth" dept... My 90g finished cycling about 2wks ago and my nitrates have been about 2.5 ever since...with or without water changes (I've been doing them anyway). At the end of the cycle I added 2 small false percs and a bicolor blenny which seemed to trigger a 2nd mini...

I just got the Remora Pro hangon skimmer last week. My tank is 3 1/2wks old. I just plugged it in, no break-in period, no adjusting anything, and I started getting dry foam and disgusting yellowish slime. It was great. :D Unfortunately it was over $200 and I believe a prizm is alot cheaper...

I read a book which suggests running a sponge filter in your main tank and then transfering it to your QT whenever it's needed. Bluto

Chip, I've heard the Bluejaw triggers are one of the more docile varieties. I'm interested in getting one for my 90g and would appreciate any input. Is yours docile? Thanks. Bluto

Thanks. I'm just glad you didn't tell me I had to taste it. Bluto :D

I'm a newbie to saltwater, but... After lurking for awhile I get the impression that overcrowding with peaceful community fish "might" be acceptable...but overcrowding with an aggressive species is probably not a good idea. And mixing peaceful and aggressive fish in an overcrowded tank is...a...

Interesting question... Most of the books I have say temp should be around 75-79 but LFS says it should be higher. Same thing with SG. Don't ask me... I'm new. Bluto

Can somebody explain "dry foam" to me. I just finished cycling a 90g fowlr and purchased an Aqua C Remora Pro skimmer. From what I've read about skimmers...they all need adjustment and the trick is to adjust them so you get a nice..."dry foam". But what the heck is..."dry foam"? My particular...

My 90g just finished cycling in less than 2wks and I experienced a pretty big brown algae problem. I don't know if it's any worse than normal because this is my first saltwater tank but it seemed pretty bad to me. I'm planning on getting a cleaning crew to take care of it but it's now 15days...

Thanks. Bluto

I just finished cycling my first saltwater tank. The specs are: 90g, emperor 400 biowheel powerfilter, 15-20lbs LR, 4" sand bed which is approx 25% LS and 75% oolitic, cycled with raw shrimp. Here's my question...the tank appears to be finished cycling but I'm getting a zero/minimal nitrate...

Pati (is that the correct spelling??), I left my shrimp in until they got really disgusting (come to think of it...they're still in there). My question is...do I need to throw more in there even though my tank has cycled. In other words...do I need to "feed" the bacteria until I get fish? Bluto

I guess part of it comes down to your feelings on the whole cycling process. There's a school of thought that says cycling with fish (i.e. damsels, etc.) is cruel in and of itself. In other words the fish go thru so much stress and adversity that it's really not fair considering there are other...

As long as we're on the subject...what exactly is a "rectangular" trigger. I'm interested in getting a trigger after an upgrade to a 150g (I currently have a 90g) and have heard the Huma and Black Finned triggers are among the more docile species but I'm unfamiliar with the rectangular. What...

I'm not an expert...but is a 65g big enough for 2 triggers and lion??? Bluto