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Ok, So another question. What would be the best Gobie for sand sifting? Or are there alternatives to them? Also can you just stack the LR up aginst the back wall or should I leave it open?

Originally Posted by kane4fire Are you using tap water? Some local tap water has nitrates (though the EPA doesn't allow extraordinary amounts like you do). There may be other causes like your subrate or brand of salt. Just tested the water out of the tap and its has no no nitrates. I used...

Originally Posted by Buffett isnt it just a little to early for the protein skimmer ? I dont know. Is it? Do I even need one?

Need some help again.... It has been 4 days since I filled my tank with water and added a large piece if LR and my water test is as follows. Temp Gravity Ammonia PH Nitrite Nitrate 83.21.210.258.2 1.060 I know that the temp is too high but, shouldn’t the ammonia spike...

Originally Posted by dustyboy316 That light should be fine. I'm not positive though. If you can find more specs on it (or if I missed it) if it has a lumen rating (I think that's it) of over 10k it will be good for reefs. But I am a newby too so I'm just passing on what I've heard. Do you...

Originally Posted by Nano12er Hey there Tl, I have an eclipse 12 as well, I have had it running since 9/07, and have found it to be a good system with a few mods to it. I am not sure about the light retro you posted above since it seems to have no sheild to protect. Maybe I missed that part...

So another question. I bought some LR at the LFS and there were 3 hermit crabs stuck to the LR I did not notice then untill I put the LR in my tank. Should I give them to a friend who has an established tank or will they easily survive the cycle. I dont wish to harm them at all. Thanks

Thanks for the e-mail it is a great site

my e-mail is tl11001001@gmail.com

Thanks everyone for all the advice. I have found this lighting mod http://store.seacorals.net/cuusasu32w15.html and was wondering if that could sustain a few mushrooms?

Hello, I have a 12 gallon Marineland Eclipse that I would like to turn into a nano tank. I have little experience with saltwater as I have only kept freshwater fish. My questions are; Can I upgrade the lighting and if so to what and how? What should I keep in my tank? I would really like 1 or 2...