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I completely emptied the tank. I could not believe how dirty the cc was especially the part that was under the live rock. I could see why my nitrates were high. It was a good idea to clean it out.

I went from CC to LS. It wasn't bad at all as I took my time. I used Southdown and Natures Ocean. It makes the tank look alot better.

I just switched this weekend and have not had any problems yet. I checked my ammonia and nitrites a couple of times and got 0 readings. The tank looks so much cleaner.

Can you please explain the detrivore kit Thanks

I finally did it. I changed my 40 gal reef from cc to live sand. It was a chore, but it looks great. Thanks to all who gave me suggestions along the way including Mr Salty! Which are the best invertebrates and fish to get to help keep it clean and are enjoyable to watch in the sand. I...

Can you please describe the freshwater dip procedure Thanks

I have a picture of what I am trying to describe. How do I insert a photo?

Makeup water is RO/DI. I have ordered new filters as they are 7 months old.

No, not slimy and no bubbles. It almost looks like very small wood chips with red in it

In my 40 gal tank at the office I have been getting what looks to be brown little patches with red in part of it. They are small and are covering my cc,lr and part of the glass. The bigger ones are approx 1/4" x 1/64" in size. I don't know if this is a form of algae, I am used to seeing hair...

Doing some night watching, I found a black jelly like half-dollar size creature on a rock. I saw what looks to be 2 antenae coming out. I can not seem to find it anywhere. It kinda looks like a black inflated mushroom

Can you forward the suggestions for changing from cc to sand? I am also thinking about doing that Thanks

Calc is 500. Yes the vho is actinic. Do you have any suggestions for replacing the crushed coral for dsb? Thanks

I have a 55 gal, started about 1 yr ago. I am getting red algae and bubbles all over my crushed coral and lr. My sal is 1.022, 0 nitrites, amm. Phos is lowered to .02 and nitrates at 10. A couple of weeks ago I added 2 x 175 MH with 2 110 actinic blue vho. My phosphates were high and my lfs...

I am also having a problem with red algae in my 55 gal. I am confused when you refer to bio wheel. I have a sump, but first the water goes through a bunch of bio balls before it hits the skimmer and sump. Is this what you are referring to?

I picked up a MH fixture today with 2 175w and 2 x 110 VHO. The lighting is awesome! The corals love it already. I am looking for comments on the following: 1) The lighting fixture covers my entire top. Are there any secrets to adding chemicals and food without having to remove the fixture...

Mr Salty: Do you feel that the heat from the MH will still be a big problem if I switch to 150 watts?

Thanks for the reply. I am concerned about the heat off MHs. Is there anything drastically wrong in going with the PCs? My other concern is the depth of the MH fixture. I think it is a hair more in depth then my tank.

I have a 55 gal tank and am pondering two lighting systems: 1) 4 x 96 = 384w PC 2) MH with 2 Actinic Bulbs I would like to be able to house pretty much any type of coral without another upgrade. The PC's would give me approx 7w per gallon and are about half the price of MHs. However, I am...

I give the tank Micro Vert plus whatever food the fish don't eat ( brine and flake). Is there anything else I can add?