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55 gal with cpr backpak 2 skimmer. crabs snails star fish yellow tang some damsels clown live rock. water is from faucet (no choice)

im having an ammonia problem in my tank. ive done several water changes, checked for dead critters, and am now at my wits end. i am now beginning to think the ammonia is in my water that i am adding. any suggestions on how to remove please. i am currently using a phosphate sponge and have...

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hey all what's up? it's been a while since i have been on this site. I am having a problem with my tank and am in need of some good advice. i set up my tank in july. 65gal. w/ a backpack skimmer. approx. 35lbs in live rock. the tank is clear (looks good) with the exception of the live...

2 weeks now. are they necessary to the good health of the tank? and if so, how should i get them back

i set my tank up a couple of weeks ago. i have a yellow tang, 2 damsel's, 1 sally lightfoot crab, and a scooter blenny in there now. i am getting ready to arder a clean up crew to get the tank into shape for corals. My question today is; When i set the tank up (i bought the live rock and tank...

i set my tank up a couple of weeks ago. i have a yellow tang, 2 damsel's, 1 sally lightfoot crab, and a scooter blenny in there now. i am getting ready to arder a clean up crew to get the tank into shape for corals. My question today is; When i set the tank up (i bought the live rock and...

can someone send pics of algae good algae bad agae ugly algae just tryin to make sure my tank is alright i have some dark green spots on my live rock, some purple spots, and now all of a sudden i am noticing pinkish purple on the live rock i think the pinkish purple is coralline algae but...

thanks broomer

broomer, the collection cup appears to be floating on top of the foam. mine sits right on the inlet tube what am i missing

i installed a cpr bak pak. it has only been set up wor a week now. is there supposed to be an o-ring on the collection cup itself. also is there supposed to be an air inlet valve somewhere on this thing? i bought it used and im not sure if i set it up right the bio bale is looking pritty...

My tank has been going for about a week now, and I have yet to turn the lights off. Is lighting a concern yet, is it contributing to the algae growth at this point or is it still early. how long should i leave the lights on if it is of concern thanks

I have a 65 gal. tank. I have approximately 10-15 lbs of live rock although I am not sure if it's live. I set the tank up a week ago. I got my saline level under control and then added live gravel and 2 yellow tail damsels. I am starting to see some dark green patches on the live rock as...