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Thanks for the advice. I did a water change and stopped feeding my fish for several days. I've never done that before and I was worried that something would happen to them, but they all seem ok. Except, my shrimp scurries toward me every time I approach the tank and my fish go wild too, they...

Thanks a lot, will do. When you say reduce feeding do you mean feed them every other day? I have been just doing a pinch of flake food in the morning and 1 2inx2in square of greeen algae seaweed selects soaked in Zoe every 4 days. I feel like I'm learning to ride a bike for the first time again...

Thanks for the reassurance. But the ammo is still a mystery and it leaves me with questions....... Does this mean that my cycle has not yet finished? Or has it started and is in the middle? Why didn't my ammo spike? If it is at the end of the cycle, then why are there still ammo readings above...

OK, I feel really stupid right now. I thought my tank had cycled but apparently not. ?? My 90 gallon has been set-up now for over 1 month. Here is the tank set-up; 90gal, FO, no LR 1 maxijet 1200 power head 1 350 power head 2 in, DSB 50lbs base rock emperor 280 w/bio-wheel HOT Magnum 250 system...

I agree.. the sponge had more umphh behind it. I think it was the mystery and confusion which fueld it's success....

Mighty mouse passed away this morning........he didn't look well yesterday and I was wondering if he'd make it.......

Actually, my domino (mighty mouse) is quiet and keeps to himself while one of my blue damsels (blue) seems to rule with an iron fist. He even bullies my yellow tang, which is 5 times larger. But thanks for the suggestion. Can anyone else give me some sound advice on my next fish selection...

Ok, I looked on this site for what the tiney white insect looking things could be but only came up with various types of pods, however the pics do not match my little critters. Anyhow, if someone has an idea of what they could be then please let me know. They kinda look like millepedes, but...

I have 2 questions that I'm sure will be answered swiftly and conclusively, thus putting an end to this thread.... 1) Did Mr. Bubbles evere post a pic of his giant sponge, I don't have the time or energy to read through all 7 pages, 2) By mentioning the "giant sponge" in this thread, have we...

My tank has been running now for about a month. Thanks for all the help from the BB. So far I have 3 damsels & 1 yellow tang. Today I bought 3 large turban snails and 1 cleaner shrimp to add to the tank. However, I just noticed these little, tiney white insect looking things scurrying across the...

I have a few questions about base rock. I have some base rock in my 90g tank, new tank. How does the coraline start to grow, and is there a way to make it grow. Also, how can base rock become LR? Regards, Conte

Thanks again jlem, I just want to make sure that I do this right and I'm sure you can understand my caution. I think I'm going to do the DSB w/ the 75lbs of aragonite I bought today and use the filters I already have. I'll fill you in as things get cycling, wish me luck;) Conte "the MAN"

Thanks for all the responses. This BB is awesome. Ok, so I can do 3 110w VHO's, or dual 175 watt halides w/ 1 VHO actinic, or 4 4foot VHO's, or 2 10K bulbs w/ 2 actinic 03 bulbs? Wow, lots of options here... Let me tell you a little more about the area in which this set-up will go...I'm in a...

Got my sand, 70 lbs of Carib Sea aragonite from lfs, I would have gone to the Depot but I didn't read your posts until just now, but thanks anyhow. The lfs suggested I also seed w/ ls about 10lbs once i get the tank started, which I will do Sunday, tomorrow, can't wait, I'm pretty excited. Now...

Thanks again, Oh yeah, for the record; Conte is a guy :D FYI; This will be my second FO tank, my first was a 45g, it went well and then my life became overwelminglt busy and I had less time to give the proper attention to the hobby. Now, I have more time and ever since I've been excited about...

Can someone recommend what I should get for lighting for a 90 gal, 48in. long, 24in. high & 18inc. wide. I plan on having a fish only tank, no live coral! Regards, Conte

Thank you everyone, One last question regarding the DSB, how deep, inches, should the bed be? Also, can someone recommend a type or brand of sand? Kind Regards, Conte

Thank you both, Broomer5; To answer your three questions, 1) I was hoping to use crushed coral for substrate (easier to keep clean) 2) social fish, such as angels, cards & tangs 3) i wasn't sure as to how many fish I could do, i was hoping to get some guidance on that 4) I wanted to stay away...

I will be setting up a 90 gal, fish only SW tank. My specific question has to do with filtration. What I currently have are two filters 1) hang-on emperor 280 w/ bio wheel 2) HOT system 250 with bio-wheel. Also, I have 2 protein skimmers 1) just skimmer rated for 50 gal and below 2) Skimmer...