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Hello, I am new to reefing and I’m struggling with exactly how to set up my lights. Some say 8 hours some say 10 but would it hurt to have it on for 12? And if so what kind of damage would it do? Also I have white, blue, and RGB mode what is recommended to have on at what times? Is there a light...

Hello! I am in the process of setting up a macro algae anemone aquarium with some cool invertebrates for the anemones to host like porcelain crabs and sexy shrimp. At least that is the plan. Feel free to check my build thread for more specifics! My main question is whether my current setup...

Hello everyone, I've been lurking on this site for years now when I started my aquarium two years ago, I have always had intentions of upgrading my 29g tall indopacific live rock fish only to a reef tank but until now didn't have the funds. The original tank was a threft from good will I picked...

Hi, I am trying and struggling to keep coral and I just brought in a tuxedo urchin to help with my algae issue and he when I bought him had a green star polyp on him the store gave me for free. I noticed this little thing crawling around and at first I thought it was also a star polyp but this...

Getting ready to set up my first saltwater aquarium. It’s a 150g but I truly love having smaller fish as I feel it gives the whole tank a better sense scale. My 60g freshwater currently houses fish that will never get over 1” long and I absolutely love it! What fish would you suggest that...

Tank has been up about 7 months. Doing great so far. last few days I noticed what I think is diatoms? On my rock and sand bed. In the beds i blow it away and it does come back. Seems to go away once lights are off and or less off. Just want to ask before/if becomes problem. tank seems to be...

Hello everyone, I wanted to make a post about my new 50 gallon aquarium I recently upgraded to so that I can get some feedback from more experienced reefers. Current stocking: 1 ocellaris clown fish 14 scarlet hermit crabs about 20 dwarf cerith snails 5 nerite snails soft and some lps corals...

MARINE TANK EQUIPMENT TYPE MODEL SHIP COST VENDOR TOTAL TANK Innovative Marine 40G Long NUVO Fusion Pro 2 AIO Lfs $1,090.00 STAND Innovative Marine Black APS Stand LIGHT 1x ReefLED90 Already had PUMP MightyJet 22W/24V 538 GPH DC Return Pump w/ Controller AIO...

I recently set up my new saltwater aqurium and bought some live rocks and sand. I saw this tiny green leaf thingy sticking out of one of the live rocks. Do u guys think this is the start of macro algea growing? I think the rock came with it, aleardy attachted on there.

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Hello to all! I am going through the new tank uglies and I need help knowing if I should let the uglies take its course or if I should intervene by manually cleaning the tank as many times as possible. I have attached a picture in white light. I have noticed that the nuissance stays very short...

Hello Ladies and Gentleman, My name is Corina, I live in London and I’m new to the hobby! I recently (December 2022) purchased a Red Sea max nano peninsula (100L) with plans to start a coral reef & fish tank. l'll be showcasing my journey in the hope that you can help/guide me & a few of my...

Hello everyone, thank you for having me here! My name is Corina and I’m a 100% beginner Let me tell you little about my journey. As a little child I had a freshwater tank, and that was back in my county (Romania). So 0 information about saltwater! Now living in UK London. After Christmas me...

Hi all, As a newbie reefer, I have to ask the big question. Dry rock or live rock? I'm terrified of getting bad hitchhikers, but I understand the benefits of live rock. My tank is shipping as we speak, Innovative Marine Nuvo 20 gallon.

I’m new to the hobby been doing research for years and never pulled the trigger I recently bought the Eshopps desktop nano tank 4.8gallons and was looking for some advice and feedback of what to stock it with and just overall tips and tricks in general I know it’s gonna be difficult and I look...

My first Reef tank/ saltwater tank I have ever owned. its 70 gallons total (50g display) with a reef breeder for lighting. Everything is going very well and has been up and running for almost 2 months now. Its stocked with 2 clowns, yellow coris wrasse, pygmy angelfish, orange striped...

Hey guys I recently saw a knuco ferry Ross at my LFS and asked them what tank size I needed to make the fish happy they told me all I needed was a 15 gallon. I thought it was a little off but I really liked the fish and I know they’re reef safe, and have done some prior research on them. So I...

Hey y’all so I’m in the process of setting up my 30 g I currently am done cycling and have 2 chromis in the tank along with a cleaning crew of hermits snails and peppermint shrimp. I am considering getting a arceye hawk fish and a pair of Mocha clowns. ANY comments or ideas about trying to have...

Hello, I've recently posted about an ammonia "issue" I'm facing. Long story short, Nh3 is give or take 0.04. Tank is (was) cycled. Nitrates - 0~5 Nitrites -0. PH 8.4, salinity 1.023, temp 24°C. Tank is 50 Gallons, about 2/ 2 1/2 months old. FOWLR tank, 40lbs rock. Currently have 2 clowns, one...

Hi Everyone! First time poster here. I purchased a WaterBox 20 gallon cube about 5-6 weeks ago and have been loving it. This is my first saltwater tank after keeping freshwater tanks for over 10 years. I am loving the process. I have a situation that I would like some advice on. I just finished...

Setting up the tank this Sunday and have made a few scapes, there’s about 8 pounds of rock here and the tank is 15, any suggestions or recommendations on which scale to use or how to improve, also I was wondering if using just a small piece of live rock can seed the tank because it’s really...

Hello everyone, Can I start my cycling without lightning and circulation pump? Only the return one? And when I'm done Cycling, or close to finishing it I add these two equipments? Thank You João

Howdy! I'm here to share my new experience with the saltwater aquarium hobby :) I got involved with freshwater aquariums a while back and recently made my transition to saltwater. Currently using a 13.5 Fluval Evo to get familiar with saltwater without having a huge commitment. I think...

So I’ve had BTA’s a few times in the past, green one, and rose’s 2 different times. The green eventually shriveled up to nothing over the course of 6+ months and disappeared, same with the first rose bubble tip, second one lost in a tank crash so didn’t have it long. WHAT AM I DOING WRONG? I can...

Hello all R2R people! My name is Corey and I have been reefing for a little over a year and a half. I have been studying R2R at a constant since I found out about it. I started with a fluval 13.5 and upgraded almost instantly to a 40 breeder with HOB equipment. At the time I was living in...