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My tank has been set up for a few weeks now and is cycling, on one piece of rock I started seeing these little guys popping up, they seem to be spreading. I have looked high and low online but can't seem to figure out what they are. Anyone know? and do they gotta go?

I understand your concerns completely as I setup an external refugium/sump on my 55g and had 3 floods before I got it figured out. AHHHHHH! that's exactly what scares me! After doing a little looking online I think I'll probably start off with an in tank refugium. I did get some LR from the LFS...

I'll just pass along my idea for your consideration. To me the overarching thing is to first establish the plant life (macro algaes, corraling algae, and/or other algaes) to balance out and stabilize operations. Everything else IMHO is second to that basic concept. for instance you are getting...

And last where in ND are you? I'm in Velva, just outside of Minot, ND. We have 3 LFS in Minot, 2 of which are TERRIBLE. I'm sure I'll be needing to roadtrip in order to get healthy fish! Get a good marine master test kit. I did order an API test kit, will that one work? Thanks everyone for...

Originally Posted by IbanEz Also, the best time to inspect the liverock for hitchhikers is after the lights go out, come down a couple hours later with a flashlight. I am sure I'll be spending many hours day and night staring into the tank... I already do and it's only sand and rock!

Thanks for pointing me in the right direction, I'll head to the LFS for live rock.

I have been using test strips but I ordered a API Saltwater Master Test Kit. I'd really like to get a blenny or goby to start with. I have a very limited selection of fish to pick from in my area and overnight shipping isn't usually an option here in ND, not to mention it's still far too cold...

I'll head to the LFS for live rock tomorrow! Once my tank has completed it's cycle will it be ready for a CUC? and a fish?

I am totally prepared to wait! I need all the time I can get to read and research more. I plan on getting some live rock from my LFS but wasn't sure at what point to add it, after the tank cycles? and how much should I get?

OH and it is starting to have an ammonia spike...

I only have the rock, sand and saltwater in it... with filter and powerhead running.

Hi everyone! I recently decided to convert my FW 55 to SW. This is how far I have gotten... I am running a canister filter and 1 powerhead. I have ordered a skimmer and another powerhead that should be here on Mon. I am currently using tap water and have Chemi Pure in the canister filter until I...