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So...it has nothing to do with letting chemicals evaporate out or anything like that. Do most people aereate and heat their water ahead of time?

I've had my tank running for over a year and still feel like a newb. Here's my question: I've heard people say they mix up their water a day before they do a water change. What's the consensus on this? Do you leave it covered or uncovered overnight? What's the advantage of letting it sit? Thanks...

Would cleaning up a cyano bloom cause it? I just recently had to put the turkey baster into action because of all the red algae, and adjusted my lighting schedule down a notch. This knocked out the cyano, but would it have caused a little ammonia spike?

Hi guys, I've had my 29 gal FO tank set up for over a year, with two percula clowns and a large hermit crab. My sand is about 1" deep, I have a HOB filter and protein skimmer and 130w PC's. About a month ago, I added a couple xenia frags that were "weeded out" from my brother's tank, attached to...

Hey all, I just got timers to run my 2-bulb 130w PC light. I'd like to set it up for 4 hours in the morning and 4 hours in the evening, so that I can enjoy the tank when I'm home and awake. I figured it was best to turn one light on for an hour and then have the other come on, then reverse the...

Viper, you are right! I looked up xenia and that's exactly what it is. Thanks so much, now I have someplace to start looking. Amanda

Got these out of an inherited tank, they seem to be quick to reproduce. Looks like a type of fan worm? Any information appreciated.

ctm, your tank looks great! How much live rock is that? I have a 29 too but haven't figured out how much/which kind/where to buy lr.

No, I didn't take anything out. I moved my rocks to one side (don't have many) and set the hermit crab over there, and just scooped away. Then move everything to other side, repeat. The sand I poured into a bucket and rinsed under the bathtub faucet, stirring really well until the water was...

That's an interesting point. Like I said, I already have the plastic hood on, and haven't experienced any heat or gas exchange problems, so I'm guessing I could expect about the same with a glass top as long as there's enough room between the water surface and the glass, as well as a little...

That would be Herman, my big huge striped legged hermit crab who loves the new sand so much he's practically worn a ditch along the front glass zipping back and forth.

Hey, I'm probably getting a little ahead of myself here, but I hope to eventually upgrade to pc lighting and try my hand at some of the easier invertebrates. Since I'm used to my *blush* Perfecto hood with handy flip-top lid, I don't understand how the pc units with legs that seem to hover over...

I grabbed 30 lbs figuring it looked about right for my 30 gal tank, and it was enough to make it about an inch and a half deep all the way around. Of course that equation may not work for everyone, depending on the dimensions of the tank, but at least it gives you an idea. The brand was CaribSea...

NM, what a beautiful picture! What kind of camera do you use? Wow!

Well, it's done! Last night, after toying with the idea of going to the beach and getting some real sand, I went out and picked up some aragonite sand from lfs because 1) wasn't sure how legal smuggling sand off the beach is; 2) not sure what creepy crawlies/cigarette butts/suntan lotion...

You bring up a GREAT point...what brand or general type of sand have you guys had success with? What kinds look good in your tanks and what kinds don't? Are there types that are better than others for reasons besides appearance? Amanda P.S. Has anyone tried the ls from this site? Pic looks nice.

Guys, thanks so much for your help. I'll look for live sand packaged in water and keep a close eye on my filter. One thing someone mentioned that I hadn't thought of--you don't vacuum sand. Is this true? I would want to keep the sand as sparkly white as possible, and would prefer to leave this...

Thanks Todd. Did you take your fish out when you did yours? I'm just afraid all that dust wouldn't be good for them to be breathing, if that's the proper term.

Hi, I recently (3 mo) started up my first sw tank, and not knowing much at all, followed most of my lfs' advice on the set-up. I purchased some "live sand" which doesn't look much like sand at all, but crunched up white seashells. I assume this is what most people refer to as crushed coral. This...

Yes, he's really in there. Didn't seem to like my flash much.