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My tank is just about ready for some coral but I want to upgrade my light. The tank will be mainly a zoanthid garden but I also want a clam....
I am acclimating my first fish in my new 55g and I was wondering if having the powerhead during the night of the acclimation process will have an...
Just purchased a new aquarium and the tank brace at the bottom doesnt come into direct contact with the actual tank. Is this safe to use? [IMG]...
From what I have read they are able to break glass - I just got new carpet in the room he'll go in so I'm not looking to come home to 29g worth of...
I'm looking to purchase a 20-30g acrylic tank and I was looking for some recommendations on something that can withstand a mantis shrimps punch....
I accept that, I've edited the question to be a bit more of a universal topic for other options of oddball fish that would go well in a 29g zoanthid...
After quite a bit of time away from the hobby I've decided it's time to set up my previously crashed biocube 29. (I have a portable generator now so...
I've been looking through some of my aquarium books for some ideas of what to do for my next setup and I'm looking to set up a 180 Red Sea reef. One...
Ordered a bunch of feeder goldfish and this little guy came as well, anyone have any ideas? [IMG]
You won't be an expert overnight, it will take years of fish keeping and research and even then most don't consider themselves anywhere close to...
When in doubt, banish it to the refugium
Cheap prices usually means cheap equipment.
Avoid fluorescent light fixtures, spend the little extra for LEDs or metal halides.
Make sure your floor can handle the full weight of your reef. Water is heavy.
Purchase the biggest tank setup that your budget allows. The smaller the tank, the lower the water volume - lower the water volume, problems occur...
Setup your aquarium where you'll enjoy it the most - out of sight, out of mind
(Opinion) avoid in-tank hydrometers, with all the current in reef aquariums it's bound to skew the meter one way or the other. Place hydrometer on...
Don't use test strips, liquid testing is much more accurate and in reef keeping every part per million is important.
Acquaint yourself with local reefers or join a local fish club, members are generally helpful and having someone physically show you proper fish...
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