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I read on this site that SPS's require a high flow of water. How much is considered high flow? I have one SPS that is 3 inches from a Korila 1 which is blowing right on it. Is that too much flow or should I move the SPS or the power head so it has flow but not direct?

I checked my levels 2 weeks ago and everything was fine. 0 amm 0 nitrate 0 nitrite 8.2 Ph 78 deg 1.025 sal. Did a 20 gallon water change in the mean time. I added 2 clown fish. Which are my only 2 fish. I have 25 crabs 7 or so snails. 2 Cleaner shrimp. and a few corals. and 100 lbs live rock...

I was thinking about getting some of the Blue Torts they have on this sight. They mention lighting to be about 3 Watts per gallon. Is that the min? I currently have 1 250 Mh on a 65 gallon tank but am planning on upgrading in the next few weeks to 2 150 Mh and some 65 T5s combo. Which would put...

Current USA 36 inch Outer Orbit 2x150w 10K HQI-MH w/ 4x39W T5 HO & 18 Lunar Lights for $680.00 Is this a good brand of lighting to get or should I spend a little more and get a different model? Any recomendations?

I just picked up a frag of Green Birds nest attached to a puck. How should I go about attaching this to my rocks in my tank? Break it off and superglue? and help would be appreciated.

I setup a new QT almost 2 weeks ago. It is a 46gal bow front. I used all new RO water and a mag 350 from my DT. I don't have anything in it except I put 1 crab and 2 snails which ended up being dead, food for the crab now. I threw 12 Krill in last week and let them rot. My Ammonia still has not...

I was curious about the requirements for an Emperor Angel. I have read several posts about them and they say they are not reef safe. What corals do they tend to pick on? What is the smallest tank size for them? What is the best food to feed? How long does it take to change from a juvi to adult?

I finally got my QT going a 46gal bow I filled it full of new RO water and added a Mag 350 from my DT yesterday. The only thing in my tank is a few pvc pieces. I have a little clown in my DT that is getting picked on and would like to move him asap. There is nothing in my tank that needs to...

I just recieved my shipment from SWF. It includes 6 shirimp some crabs, snails, 1 coral and a clown. I am leaving for work in 1.5 hours. Should I Float them for and hourand let them go, or not open the box and drip acclimate them in 9 hours when I get home. Thanks

What are the differences in sumps? I was looking to upgrade my tank to a sump model. I see Wet/Dry mentioned frequently and also the refugium seems to be the most popular choice. Could someone please explain the dfferences for me. Could you run a skimmer in both kinds?

I was thinking about getting a new tank 150 Gal and sump 40 Gal setup. My LFS recommended a Mag 12 or a Iwaki MD100RLT. Would either be a good pump for my application? What would you guys recommend?

Several people warned me that it would happen, and it did. My most annoying fish is a 10 inch long Engineering Goby. Dug a big hole under 2 rock piles that came crashing down today. I am at work so I don't know if everything is ok but Arrrrg. He is going to the LFS this weekend if still alive.

My Sail fin Tang is starting to act a little wierd, kinda like a nervous disorder. He is still eating fine just swims around less. My PH has been low an Calcium really high since I purchaced my established tank 3 weeks ago. Is it time to add buffers? I was planning a 20 Gal water change on my...

Will I need to do anyting special to transport fish/corals to and from a LFS 2 hours away?

I was wondering if I could keep 3 Tangs in my 125. I currently have 1 Clown Tang 1 Sailfin Tang 1 Maroon Clown 2 3 strip Damsels 2 other Damsels 1 Copperband Butterfly 3 Gobies. I want the Hippo Tang. If 3 is too many could I get rid of the Sailfin and would the Clown and the Hippo get along? I...

A local is selling some frags of Blue polyp Montipora Capricornus for 30 bucks each and Pink polyp Montipora Capricornus for 40 bucks each. Is this a good deal? The Pink looks really cool IMO.

Ok, I have both the florescent and the Mh lights on my tank. My question is How long to the Mh lights need to be on for the corals? 7 Hours Ok then just run the flourescents for the rest of the day? I have alot of algea growing and just trying to cut back on some of my lighting.

There is a guy locally selling live rock he removed from his tank after running it for a few years for 2 bucks a pound. Is it still live rock since it is just sitting in a bucket now? If I bought some and recured it could I add it to my tank without any problems?

I purchaced an established tank a week ago. My Copperband Butterfly is now showing signs of dying. Sits in the corner then floats sideways, get's it's bearings and swims around. It really does not eat much since I got it. My tank is a 125g SG 1.022 PH 7.8 TEMP 80 NH3 0.0 NO2 0.0 NO3 0.0 DKH 8.3...

Does anyone have a pic of a established Yellow Sun Coral? Are they easy to care for?