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How often do you change your water? And doesn't the Protein Skimmer serve the same purpose? Why would I need to change the water if I have a filter running 24/7 and I purchase a Protein Skimmer?

Thank you for the guidance. I read the the 101 threads. They were very helpful. I wish I would have known about this web site before I got the tank and fish. It would have saved me some confusion. However, I do have a few questions. How long does it take for the Diotoms to die off? Because they...

What can I do to avoid all of my fish dying?

I have been hearing that alot. That 9 fish is an overload. I have not read too much on saltwater fish which is why I am on this site. And yes they are all small fish. No big fish at all. I am going to get some live rock probably this weekend. Also, what is a protein skimmer and what would you...

I am not sure what you mean by cycled....so I assume that my tank is not. What is cycled? I do have a filter that runs 24 hours a day 7 days a week....and I am also confused by the terms skimmer and LR. What are those? I do have a hydrometer and it reads right where its should be. I also have a...

Hey. How are you? I have had my tank for about a month now. It is a 33 gallon tank of saltwater fish. I am not sure how many #s of sand I have in there though....and no rocks yet. I am looking to get the tank filled up now that I have about 10 fish and they seem to be lively. How are you...

Hello everybody, I am a new person to the whole " fish world ". I just got a 33 gallon salt water tank. I have about 9 fish and sand in the tank but that is it. Does anyone have any recommendations as to what else I should put in the tank in order to make it more " homely " for the fish? Also...