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Ok so I've heard from several people that the tiny hippo tangs are not hardy at all. Why is this? Hard to get them to eat? Weak immune system? Very sensitive to water quality? What is the trick to getting one that will survive?

How fast do powder blue and naso tangs grow in relation to hippos and yellow tangs? I'm considering putting one of either in a 40g tank temporarily while I save up money for my 240 build. I am familiar with the growth rates of both the yellow and hippo tangs so how long would I have with a PBT...

Ok so I am going to start a 60g fowlr soon and want to ask opinons on equipment. It is drilled and comes with a ~45g sump/fuge. I'm thinking of going with either an octopus nw 150 or an asm g1 with recirculating mod. Both are fs used on my local reef site. Octo is $60 and asm is $40. for...

I'm setting up a 60g fowlr. I'm more of a reefer so I like 30-40x turnover in my tanks but I know I don't need that much in a fish only tank. What kind of turnover do I need? I've always read 10x is that right?

What do you guys think about the octopus 3000 controller. There is one being sold on my local reef site and I think I'm going to buy it but I want some other opinions... Thanks in advance!!

hey i just acclimated my lmb from qt into my solana and it is on its side breathing heavy... it was fine in qt and ate like a champ... i don't know what is wrong

I just wanted to share this... I was asking a few questions on here and had the idea presented to me to put my maxima clam in a half clam shell filled with sand and my clam has never been happier. Its colors are brighter and is now opening up like it should. Thank you swf.com!!!

have any of you had any experience with feeding frozen phyto? I have h2o life coral food which says it is a mix of 2 different types of phytoplankton.

What flow rate do I need for a 13w uv sterilizer to help control ich? I know I need 3x tank turnover but is there a such thing as too little flow through a uv?

I hear all the time that new tanks should wait 3 months before adding an anemone but nobody has ever told me why. So I ask you, why?

Can I put a squammy clam in a 12" deep tank with 4x39w nova extreme? It has a single reflector which worries me, but the clam would only actually be about 6" from the light...

what do you guys think of kent salt? Do I have to add 2 part and magnesium to it? There was a special at my lfs for 3 50g bags for $26 so I thought I would pick some up. I have a bunch of b-ionic and seachem magnesium so I didn't think it would be a problem.

Can I put a chiller under my tank in the stand if I drill holes out and install fans for extra ventilation?? I also have an open back and will keep the front door open during the day...

A friend gave me one of these digital timers and I can't seem to figure out how to program it. Can anybody walk me through this????

I know low to med flow but do they prefer sandbed or rock? low, med, high in tank? I have 150w mh in a 34g solana, 20" tall and the light is 3-4" from the top of the tank...

Can I put a fuzzy lion in a 34g solana long term? 20x20x20...

What do you think of your solana? Pros and cons? I'm thinking about getting one and want to know what everyone thinks of theirs... Oh and what extra ph's do you have in there? Thanks in advance!!!

Sorry for such a similar question in one day but can I keep sps in a 30x12x12 tank with a 4x39w nova extreme fixture. It has only a single light reflector. How about 4x39w + a 2x39w? 2 fixtures, both single reflector...

What fixtures do you recommend to keep anything on a 36x15x17t tank?

I don't think this is against the rules but if it is I'm sure this thread will be closed quickly. I'm looking for a 40-50 custom glass aquarium. Who makes them that will ship to CA?