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I would like to start planning my fish for my tank. I wanted to post my thougts and see what feedback I get. I will post them in introduction order.... 3 green chromis mandarin dragon ** either coral beatuy or flame angel 2 perc clowns blue hippo tang finally a volitan lionfish...LOL j/k ** I...

ahh spelunking.... Probably the best thing in the world.... next to reef tanks :D :D :D When I was in South Africa I went on a spelunking trip that took 4 hous in and 4 hours out. In the center there was a crystal cavern. The only downside is crawling through water and mud on your stomach...

OK, I'm ready to pull the little hair I have left out! I'm trying to arrange my base rock (100 lbs.) and it just isn't working right. Everytime I set up a section I shake it a little and try to add pressure to ensure nothing topples after livestock is added. So here's my question: How "stable"...

According to my recipt the SKU # for HD SD is: 09064201002 I hope this helps. Good luck!:)

OK, I'm fully cycled (using the raw shrimp method) and will not get any fish or LR for another week. I've read that once the cycle is complete you need to "feed" the bacteria so it doesn't die off. My question is, what is a good non-living food source? I was thinking flake food, but it...

Excellent call Draxx. Sometimes the simplist things slip past me :rolleyes:

I did the blue LED thing like Draxx and it looks even better knowing 1. I built it myself & 2. it cost WAY less. I'm sure the premade ones are great, but IMO I'd rather save the money for livestock. As for coral spawing I agree with Kip that you'd need to replicate mooncycles, but I...

I've written posts on this very subject. The distributer is based out of Easton PA. I live about 40 min. from there and have met with their representitives many times. The issue lies in HD not wanting to pay their shipping price. I also approached ***** and Petsmart about working on having...

Thanks for the reply broomer. I totally agree with the patience vs. rushing thing. I also agree with doing things your own way, as long as we can comunicate the results of our personal "tests" on boards such as this. I just want to benefit as much as possible from people such as yourself that...

Yes, it does make sense to me since I'm going through the process as well. From the posts I've done here are some answers: 1) Fill the tank like 2/3s, mix the salt in the tank, and add rock (keeping in mind to mix some saltwater in buckets on the side 2) Fill the all the way, mix water...

This may sound rough, but I promise it's not... Read, then read, then search the web for more reading. When you feel you're all done, you've just gotten started - read some more. Then come to this board and ask the thousand and one questions you'll have. Then you get to read. :) I promise...

Let me get this straight - My tank is almost done cycling. It only has sand, water and salt now. Once that's done I was going to add LR. (I assume that still OK) After that, <according to broomer> I should let it sit again for a couple of months? What about a cleanup crew? I'm OK having...

Is that screaming photo still around? I've been looking for it for months. If so please contact me with it. Thanks

Thanks, that's what I was afraid of. Looks like I have to submit a purchase request for AGAIN wqith the wife. lol

Being just a beginner, I've been very intent on getting my main tank setup and running. Now that I'm getting close to adding livestock I'm thinking about a quarantine tank. My question is, for a starter with a limited budget, how necessary is a qt on a scale of 1 to 10. And, would a 6-10 gal...

I know that you're supposed to do a rather big water change after your cycle is complete, but why? Is it just to lower the nitrate level? If so then (as many posts have stated) 'you're just putting a band-aid on a problem rather than fixing it'. Instead wouldn't the end of a cycle denote a...

I working on plans for a refugium and have a question... Should I put the skimmer intake before or after the fuge? I would guess putting it after would mean skimming pods and other small life that I want to pump into the main tank for food. Also, should I remove the filter around the sump...

Thanks Kipass, I do know about the skimmer, it's been off the whole time. As for circulation, I was running the powerheads and sump pump last week, but I think one ph is too low. Lots of sand kicked up and it's all cloudy again. I'm giving it a day or two to settle before I turn the main pump...

NO KIDDING Kipass! Stench has me on the couch for over a week now. - Wife not happy - LOL I really hope the stench goes away. To answer the questions here's the story. Added three BIG shrimp and a bottle of stress-zyme on 3-23, took two out on 3-25. Took the last one out 3-30. On 3-25...

There is a power rating. Something like 1800 watts & 15 amps. (I know it's 15 amps). So I don't think thats it. I'll bug the guys at HD, but if there's more input I'm all ears - actually eyes, but that's symantics.;)