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Originally Posted by sciknen hey guys i was gonna do a 20g long but then i was thinking about maybe a couple of tubs not really sure i wanted to do a sump and a fuge in seperate tubs and just have gravity so its tank---- ----sump----fuge--pump back to tank i was really looking for some pics...

Originally Posted by patrickwebb what about boiling the rocks----?? can i do this to get ride of them [hr] You could boil the rocks to get rid of the aptasia. BUT, if you did that then you will also kill off all of the beneficial bacteria that has started growing in them. At that point...

Originally Posted by Andrew1113 How do i stir up my sand and clean it? Strirring up the sand in a saltwater aquarium is not a good thing to do actually. If you stir up the sand it will release all of the trapped gases it is holding. If you happen to have any corals and it gets the stuff...

Originally Posted by SH2000 How do tangs get rid of ich/or ick or hlle in the wild ? there's no hypo or copper ? so they just die ? or is there another way they survive and multiply ? and why do they get it in captivitiy? this may sound stupid but I was just wondering... thanks I would say a...

Originally Posted by patrickwebb thanks for the help should i let my tank run a couple days befor thinking about testing it after i put my rock in---do you think that no light getting to these rock will kill the aiptsia-or do i have to boil them? thanks all you guys for helping me!!!!!!!!! i...

Originally Posted by capbarrow2 Well guys here is my 55 at it's 3 month anniversary. It has been a fun, stressful, eventful, and trying 3 months, but I wouldn't trade it for the world. I find new stuff almost daily and love the thrill of finding something new in the tank. To this point I...

Originally Posted by patrickwebb ive had my live rock in a cooler that has not been heated and it has the lid on so its dark, will this hurt me? i have just a floresent bulb so its not like it can grow anything, the rocks are sumerged in the water i used to do my last water change, should i...

Originally Posted by patrickwebb yeah thats how it went---im gonna get you guys the numbers tonite- thanks for the help! Typically speaking it is best to add only one new fish every 2-3 weeks. This is to give the system the time to accomodate the changes. Sometimes it is hard to be patient...

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Originally Posted by Masta Man Yo fellas I haven't been on the boards for a while. I was wondering how to get rid of this algae that mattes on my rocks I have tried scrubbing it, using crabs, etc. I would like to know how you all get it off please help me!!! Peace- Masta Sounds like hair...

I agree with Journeyman. Knowing all of the water parameters would be helpful in diagnosing the issue. Going from the info you provided I would guess that you either have High ammonia levels or your alkalinity level is way too low. IMO the best test you can do for alkalinity is to check the...

Originally Posted by DSBdude thanks..about overflow systems, i don't want a hang-on one, don't have a hole in the bottom of my tank, but i do have a cabinet under my display, so what can i do?Question 2: when putting in live rock or sticking hand/arm in tank, what is advised to put on your...

Originally Posted by bubba1984 Im getting my live rock this friday but i already have brown algae starting to grow on the sand is that normal?? I am guessing you just recently set up your system? If so then I would say the algae is diatoms which is a normal process in establishing a tank...

Originally Posted by janastasio alright, I prob already know the answer to this question, but anyone ever mix clown species in their tanks? I have 90 gallon with the current meager stock list of a sebae clown, a 6line wrasse and a bicolor blenny. My 19 gallon tank has 2 false percs and a...

Originally Posted by Wes Caudill I just lost my Female Tomato Clown I have had for 5 years. Anyone have any experience with introducing a new female with the male I still have?? Will they pair up or fight?? From the research I have done I think you have a couple of options. Add in a larger...

Originally Posted by Triggerz92 I just bought some Purple-Up and was wondering if anyone is using it and how often? I myself do not use Purple UP. However, my understanding is it is a calcium supplement. In which case, the frequency of use should really depend on calcium level testing...

Originally Posted by lovetofly31 Okay, so my 55G has been set up for a couple months now. I have 2 false percula clowns, 1 domino damsel, and some inverts in there. My tank is a FOWLR setup. My question is what other fish could I add in there? I would like to put some type of tang or angel fish...

Originally Posted by SCSInet There are very few good brands of titanium heaters out there IMO. For obvious reasons, you are soured on the visi-therm (I've seen your other thread), but have you considered Jager? I like the Jager brand. Not titanium but from every review I read they are just...

Originally Posted by nina&noah Ok so my husband does not stop saying he wants a big colorful fish. I explained to him why we can't have an angel or a tang, but he doesn't stop. I'd like to get him something to surprise him. Is there a tang or angel that I can have. Don't want the tang...

Originally Posted by kmurray6155 Ok folks, here's the question(s): Setting up a 55Gal FO tank. It will have about 60lbs live rock, 3"bed of live sand. For a filter I have a Emperor 400 Bio Wheel. What power heads? How many? I plan on using a Coralife 65 for a protein skimmer. Good choice...