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My Carib sand gave me a lot of issues. I love it, but it took a while to settle. I turned-off my pumps, and ran an old Aqua Clear filter with some...
I'm running the same skimmer on my 60 gal hexagon. I've been using it for a year now. It's a great skimmer. I had A LOT of issues with microbubbles...
I used a 4 Stripe Damsel to cycle my tank 18 months ago. He survived the cycle and he's as healthy as a horse now.
Thanks for your suggestion! Unfortunately, I don't have the room for a sump. I'm running a BakPak and an Aquaclear Filter. The Aquaclear does a...
Here are some pics of my 60 Gallon Hexagon Reef tank. I only have 2 new frags as of now (Pulsing Xenia & GSP). And I only have a small Damsel. I have...
Sorry for my delay in replying, we've been out of town. I concluded it was an algae bloom, which is confusing because I wasn't really having any...
My 65 gallon tank has become cloudy in less than 24 hours. I've checked my Ammonia/Nitrate levels the past 2 days and they're both in acceptable...
My FOWLR tank hovers around 79-80 during the day while my MH lights are on, and drops a few degrees during the night to around 76. My fish seem...
Mixing saltwater... I'll pour in my salt, mix up the bucket, and I ALWAYS get my salinity WAAAY too high lol
I had a Russel's Lionfish in my 55 Gal FOWLR that I had a few years ago. He was with a Yellow Tang, a Dogface Puffer, 2 Perculas, a Harlequin...
I've always used Instant Ocean and never had a problem with it. I guess salt mixes are like tires...there are many different treads, widths, and...
I'm gonna give this a shot with my magnetic scraper. I keep getting sand stuck in mine, and I've scratched my glass a little. Hopefully this will...
A few years ago, I had a 55 gallon FOWLR with clowns, tangs, wrasses, and a lion. I ran a Bak Pak and an Aquaclear. I never had a problem with...
Where do you guys think I should position my 2 powerheads? I need to get my bottom stirred up as much as possible, because I'm getting some waste...
I had the same issue with my Mag Float and sand. I just resorted to the trust Petco Algae scraper. It's aggravating to have to get my hands wet,...
@ corailline - I'm adding rock as frequently as I can, but at $9.00/lb for live Fiji rock. the wife has put me on a budget, lol. I'm thinking about...
I started my 60 Gallon Hex FOWLR in August 2010. Just wanted to give an update and welcome any suggestions/comments. Right now, I only have 2...
Would I need to drill my rock for this? I'm not picturing it in my head. Do you have any pics that look similar to what you're suggesting?
I have a 65 gallon hexagon with about 50lbs of liverock. I've never found a suitable way to organize my rock. I want to keep it off of the back...
Will the tap water eventually be replaced by the R/O water? I'm trying to rid the tank of the metals and minerals, so that I don't have algae blooms
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