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I thought I'd heard of using a razor blade before, but wanted to check. Thanks mudplayerx!

What is the best method to remove small corraline algae pieces from the glass sides of my tank? I have an algae scrub brush (sort of like a brillo pad) that doesn't do anything. Thanks!!

Your test kit could be giving you a "false positive" ammonia reading. Some kits are known to do that.

Originally posted by saltypatti If I get power compacts, it sounds like I have to have a ballast to run that??? How much are those usually? The lighting post that was put on for new hobbyist suggests that VHO is actually a better light for corals. What is a good price for these and do they also...

I know. I was more concerned that they end up selling him to a good home (i.e. responsible hobbyist). Sounds silly doesn't it?

Originally posted by lion_crazz And ophiura, you are giving some lfs' too much credit and "grace". I know a lot of places that do not even give 50% of the original price for the returned fish. Mine gave me only 33% for a completely healthy Hawaiian Sptted Puffer. He had to find a new home as...

Originally posted by RUBBERDUCK cool about the hand feeding :joy: If I had the money to set up a 29 just for him, I absolutely would have. It's almost funny how upset I was taking him back to the LFS . . . upset over a fish!

Originally posted by pohtr I have been to 4 fish stores so far and ALL of them have disliked the shrimp method of cycling. Why do most people on this forum use shrimp while most (if not all) lfs use fish? Did you ask any of the 4 stores why they don't recommend the shrimp method? I'd be...

Originally posted by saltypatti [BI do have a 10,000K coral life light, but I have not put it in. Just bought it today. [/B] Check the packaging, but I think the bulb you bought is only 40 watts. You will be extremely limited with that lighting. Maybe some low light mushrooms, thats all I...

Originally posted by cardstars could a 125 gal tank with 4x90 watt power compact lighting house clams? I'll admit I'm relatively inexperienced with clams, but that doesn't seem like all that much light to me.

Loopy, You could get one with a different personality, but the Hawaiian spotted I had nipped at EVERYTHING! If I had known I'd be upgrading my lights so soon I never would have gotten him. I had to take him back to the LFS. If you have another tank you can keep one in, they are awesome...

After your cycle, I'd suggest doing about a 25% water change. Test your water again 2 days later. Then, you can add a few cleaners. See how they do for at least a week or two, then your first fish can go in.

Good luck! In most cases the tank is the least expensive thing in this hobby . . . be warned. :D

Originally posted by cveverly I am told :rolleyes: that aragonite is really good and should help stabilize ph at 8.2. Truth or BS not really sure but I have not see any thing bad about it other than the price. I used aragonite sand and no live sand. I had enough LR I figured I didn't need any...

Its your tank, so do as you please (and what works for you). I was taking the advice of ReefNut from this thread I found searching for how to cut egg crate: https://www.saltwaterfish.com/vb/show...ight=egg+crate

Thanks everyone!!

Originally posted by gfk what could i use to stop my water from evaporating so fast? get some plastic cut to fit in the top? glass? i dont really want to add water to it every couple days it seems to be goin fast I don't think there is much you can do. Covering the top of the tank will...

I think (though I could be wrong) you could use freshwater ghost shrimp for food. The sell them at the new WalMart on Happy Valley Road pretty cheap. edit: I think you could also purchase a fish filet from the meat department of the grocery store, cut it into cubes, then freeze it. I know...

Funny that Home Depot would keep the egg crate in so many different sections depending on where you are in the US. Mine also keep it in the lighting section. Its one aisle down from the ceiling fans where all the recessed lighting and florescent (sp?) type of fixtures are. Thanks for the...

Basically, it is a metal rod that you put inside the tank. The rod is connected to a wire that plugs into the "ground" part of an outlet. The probe will take all the electrical currents in your tank (caused by powerheads, heaters, etc) and provide them with a safe "path" out of the tank.