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Is anyone using these or have they used them in their tanks? And what's the smallest tank size that you guys would recommend you put one of those in? Thanks in advance for your replies and help Ken

Hi, just wondering if anyone can answer a couple of questions for me. I have a well established 80 gallon reef tank. I have had a sand sifting star in this tank for almost 2 years. About 4 months ago I noticed that one of the tips to one of its arms was basically cut off. Other than that, it...

Hi again, I was wondering if I were to add about 15 lbs of dry base rock to my already established tank, would it experience and large cycle? It already has about 100lbs of live rock, which started out as 50lbs of live rock and about 50lbs of the same dry base rock I am proposing to add now...

I've been using RO/DI water from my own RO unit, for my top off water for about 8 months. I've had it hooked up to a 55 gallon trash can in my garage so that I can have plenty for water changes and top offs. Because of a recent cold spell (I live in Colorado), I havent been able to make my...

Ok...they say an ounce of prevention goes a long way. I was thinking of starting to feed my fish galic to help in disease prevention. I've read alot of posts where some people here feed garlic soaked foods. I guess at the risk of sounding ignorant, can I use regular galic that I buy in the...

Hey all, I looked in the archives and didn't find an answer to my question, so maybe its never been asked before. But anyway here it is. How much evaporation is normal in an 80 gallong tank. I seem to be putting in about 5 gallons/week of fresh RO water for make up. Is this normal? Just...

I noticed last night before I went to bed that my CBS was starting to molt. I've had him for 6 months and every time he would molt he came out in the open especially at night and in the morning I would find his old "shell". Well this morning I woke up and noticed that he was dead this time...

:help: Hello all, I was wondering if anyone out there would be able to help me ID some Corals/Plants that I just got on a piece of live rock. It looks like besides the Daisy Polyps, I have like three other things growing. I purchased this frag from my LFS a week ago for the Daisy Polyps on...

Can you keep Blue Reef Chomis and Green Chromis in the same tank. In other words are they compatible and would the school together? Thanks in advance

quick question, I am thinking of placing an order for some mushrooms from SWF.com and was checking out the accliimation guide. It doesnt really address mushrooms. Do you acclimate them the same way as fish and inverts? Thanks for the replies.

Hi again As I had posted yesterday I recently had an algea bloom occur in my tank. Anyway, this morning I woke up and noticed my Yellow tang had a thick white line on each side of his body that wasnt there last night. He still has a great appetite and doesnt seem to be stressed but I know...

:help: Hey guys, Need some help here. I came home from work today to find that my tank had all these brownish/gold spots all over the sand, rock and even some on the glass. It just like appeared in the matter of 3 hours from the time I washome for lunch to when my wife called me at work to...

Hello all, Well, after several months of curing live rock, buying equipment, etc, I finally was able to start set my 80 gallon up and get it going. I had already cured about 110 lbs of live rock in a separate container but didnt want to take any chances. So, I put my rock and sand into my tank...

I have a skimmer but no filter. I really wasnt planning on using one because I thought the skimmer would do it all. Am I wrong? And if so, are we just talking about a regular HOT filter like a whisper or something like that? I plan on it being a FOWLR for a bit then move up to reef from there...

Hi again, I've been sorting thru most of the pics posted here of everyones' tanks. I've noticed some of you use backgrounds and others don't. I am thinking of going with a plain blue or black background on my tank. My LFS has one that is Blue on one side and Black on the other. I think...

I was wondering if anyone here has bought the live rock from SWF? If so, was it good quality and ultra premium as they state? Thanks

Ok...another quick question. I wanted to get a head start on curing some live rock before I fill my tank with water. I have purchased an RO/DI unit but it wont be here for a couple of weeks. I plan on using that water to fill my aquarium... My question is this, is it ok to use Tap water to...

Is 120 lbs of rock for an 80 gallon tank too much?

Hi, I see you are from NM. I too am a native but now reside in CO. Anyway, I still have family in NM and will be in ALB this weekend. I was wondering if you could suggest a LFS or two that I can visit when I am there to get ideas for my new 80 Gal tank. Thanks,

I know I read it in another post when I was looking for information on another topic, and now I can't find it. BUt, I thought I read that the recommended Turn Over rate was like 10 times. Or did I read it wrong? I trying to figure out how may extra power heads I will need for my 80 gallon...