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to fill evaporation... i've heard that RO/DI water is better than using just distilled water.. is it a large difference and why?
so for my 36g tank getting the Reef Octopus Classic 100 (suitable for up to 105g) is not too large? i guess its about 2.5 times my size tank... I...
Oryo, thanks for that! I think being patient will most certainly be my biggest challenge. I will have to get another hobby to keep my out of trouble...
Understandable. Now, as for sizes for the protien skimmer, i've read that it is imporant to get the proper size and that if its too big it doesn't...
Lets talk skimmers.... i was condering this one. Hydor USA SlimSkim Interal Skimmer for Mini Aquariuma and Mini Reefs Any thoughts on that? I want to...
I am really happy with my cannister filter! granted its my first filter but it seems to be working great. i'm super intimidated by a sump o_O
I'm trying to catch up on all the abbrevation and lingo here... what is O/W??? annnnd here is a picture.. helpful? [ATTACH]
Thank you so much oldfishkeeper for all the fish suggestions! Now what are you thoughts about purchasing fish online vs in a store? If odering...
any thoughts on Mandarinfish? I know it is more of an advanced fish but i can't quite figure out why? Is it because they require differnt food?
Thank you for all the great advise! Now that i am resting easy that my fish arent sufficating in there...on to the fun stuff! My tank is only 36g so...
I am currently doing a Fish Only Tahnk The test kit i use is called Saltwater Master Test Kit by API... Here at the stats: temp: 77.5 currently...
I'll have to check when i get home... i have a notebook with it all written down. i plan on testing for Salinity, pH, nitrate, nitrite, and ammonia...
Thanks for the advise everyone!
Bare with me on this next question: I can't determine if the fish are breathing more rapidly than they should be for if i am just a parinoid newbie...
I don't have a skimmer, yet. I am still trying to decide which one to get and there is minimal 'protien" visible at the top... (feel free to suggest...
Carailline! Thanks for the advise! I have tested the water a few times since introducing them to the tank... and everything appears to be find which...
Hey Everyone! I have been reading through threads for weeks now as I preped to start my 36g fish only tank! I have never had an aquarium and was...
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