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I am debating between two different tanks for my first SW setup. One is 65g - 48"x18"x17" and the other is 58g - 36"x18"x21". I want to keep basic low light soft corals, some basic inverts, and the following fish... 1 pair ocellaris or percular clownfish 1 flame angel 1 Yellow watchman goby 1...

Any thoughts on the pros and cons of a pair of these. Which are hardier? more peaceful? smaller/larger? easier to get to host in something like a BTA? anything else I might have forgotten? Thanks in advance

Has anyone heard of this make of Play Sand? My local HD sells it - it doesn't say anywhere on it what it is made of, but it is white and looks pretty good... I checked their website and it was not any more helpful! Is there some way I can find out if it is ok to use in my aquarium - I know I...

Can anyone tell me what the difference is between 'pre-cured' and 'uncured' LR, given that both apparantly need to be cured before use according to the instructions they are sold with? Also, anyone have any experience with 'Caribbean' LR - is it as good as Fiji LR? Thanks in advance

Does anyone have Caribbean LR and if so, how do you like it/dislike it compared to the more normal Fiji LR? Also, what is the difference between 'pre-cured' and 'uncured' LR - they both still need to be cured at home according to the instructions... :notsure: Thanks in advance :happyfish

I am setting up a 65g tank and am debating acrylic vs glass. LFS prices a bit high, so looking online, but shipping glass is very expensive (even considering cheaper initial cost). I have found an acrylic 65g tank for $138 inlcuding shipping...any thoughts? Are glass way better? If so why? I am...

I am setting up a 65g tank with a range of inverts, fish, and 'easy' moderate-light corals, possibly a BTA. I was considering a lemonpeel angel but have read conflicting things about how reef-safe they are. Any opinions on these fish?

Can anyone tell me how large the maroon and yellow-striped maroon clown fish get? Thanks in advance

When you fill a new tank (with LR) for the first time with salt water to cycle, do you have to use RO water? I have a RO system in my house, but my guess is that it is not designed to put out 65g in one day! If I used regular tap water to start with, could I 'condition' it with something? I can...

I am planning a 65g with some hardy coral, inverts, and fish, and lots of LR. I will probably go for PC lighting 4x65W (2 10K, 2 Actinic). I am planning to build my own stand, but I am not sure about a canopy. Are they a good idea, or do they create heat problems (I live in AZ and can't afford a...

Ok, as I have mentioned in previous posts, I am doing my research prior to setting up a 50-75g tank. I want to keep some very basic, easy soft corals, a couple of inverts, a cleaner crew, and a handful of modest sized fish. I was planning on using plenty of LR and a HOB protein skimmer (make to...

When it comes time to start buying fish and inverts for my new SW setup, do people generally recommend buying at a LFS or from an online retailer? What are the pros and cons of either choice? I am not looking for specific names, just general opinions on LFS vs online purchasing of livestock...

I have been doing a bunch of research before starting my first SW tank (have had FW - nice ones with real plants and a functioning ecosystem - for years!) and wanted some opinions on a potential stocking list. I am going to set up a 55-75g tank with plenty of live rock, protein skimmer, 10K and...