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ok is there a thing of to much filteration I have a 55gal and already have the filter it can with it is an aquatech 60 but I have room to apply another would it be the more the better or overkill also I have to power heads thanks

ok but can I use a damsel to start the cycle also should I add the live rock before or after the cycle or does it really matter when I add it thanks alot also what is the pros and cons over a damsel and a shrimp

can someone explain to me how the frozen shrimp starts the cycle also how long should I live the shrimp in the tank for does'nt it mess up the mixture or something like that

ok so you are saying I should turn everything on and add 1 damsel fish I take it that it is the fish waste that starts the cycle and after the chemicals zero out the cycle is complete now can I still leave the damsel in the water or has it serve its reason and it is time for it to go? also I...

ok during ( by the way everyone I thank you for the help) the cycle period do I add anykind of life or do I just watch the levels until the zero out then start adding the life also if I add life during the cycle what is it that I need to add

ok I have deccided to include live rock in my setup my question is do I put in the rock before the cycling or do I add it after also how much live rock is nessacary I have a 55 gal tank that is ready to start as soon I put some support under the house just want to be safe so this is what I have...

ok but how much is live rock do I just put it in the tank and watch what happens can I put the live rock in there during the cycle period will it harm some type of fish or is it fine for all

I would like to have a fish only tank for right now so I can learn the basic I have heard that live rock and reef are more of a exp person than a newbie the kind of fish I would like is some clown fish maybe a star fish a blue tang looking for beginner fish that are well with each other I have...

ok after I have the water in my tank how long until I can add some life to it it will be a fish tank only and I know that I have to let the tank run for about a month but can I add cleaner shrimp and stuff like that or do I have to wait until I add the fish also when I add the fish do I have to...

ok bought 45 gal getting ready to mix with salt is that the only thing I have to add to the water beofre putting in the aquarium or do I need anykind of water conditer or is the distill fine enough on it on with only the instant ocean in it thanks again

where can I get ro water is that like distill water

ok 1. should I use tap water or distilled I mean buying 55 gals of distill is going to cost me 2. Do I add the sand after the water is in the aquarimum and then turn the filter on or add it a little while after 3. I bought a box of instand ocean and no where on the box does it say what the mix...

ok aqaurim is up and ready to be fill I have a 55gal how much sand would you recommend also I bought a box of instand ocean but on the box it does not tell how much salt for water I mean the box say 25 gal does that mean I need 2 boxes and add them both with the water or should I put the sand in...

ok what is a wet dry I am really new to this and this site is the only thing that is really helping me along also is it true that your setup has to run for 1 month before even considering adding fish? if true is it like fresh water when you can just add a whole lot of fish or do you have to do 1...

sorry I mean saltwater fish would if anyone would like to chat you can find me on yahoo messanger as truthmustbe hope some one can help me out thanks in advance

ok I now have a 55 gal tank I have some instant ocean I have 2 power heads and I am working on the sand if I can figure out which to get now when it comes to a filter any recommdations I prefer to buy good stuff so I know it will last the only thing that I would like to have in my setup is...

ok also about the sand I live right next to ocean city in maryland and I was wondering is it possible that I can use the sand from the ocean or should I just buy it from a pet store

Ok you guys are great I have taken back the 29 gallon and have gotten a 55 gal instead so you all say that sand is better ok will do about how deep should the sand be in the tank also if I am not using a under gravel filter what kinda filter would you recommend I am only doing tropical fish...

well thanlk you guys so far I have bought 2 power heads some instant ocean and I am using crush corel what kinda filter do you recommed and under gravel perhaps?

hello I just bought a 29 gal aqaurim and I was wondering what should I by next I only want to have tropical fish in my setup and I figure you all would be the best to ask for help I just need a list of what I need thanks