mixed tank

i have dinos in my tank, I set up a UV sterilizer turned the lights off and blacked out the tank. My concern is I have an acro coral frag, a birds nest, monte a bunch of SPS, a leather and other softies, as well as a bubbletip anemone. How long can I safely black out the tank before my coral...

1st I want to start and say any opinions are taken for what they are worth and thank you in advance. I have a 100g mixed reef tank mostly softies and a few lps (hammers torches blastos) but would like to have an acro or 2. I currently have a maxspect razor 200w but the controller went out and...

Building my first saltwater tank (coming from fresh water) really want a mixed tank heavy on fish and soft corals (with a few LPS) innovative marine 200 gallon tank Synergy SK-60 sump 74 gallons with Refugium Will have Dual Clarissa SK5000 roller filters tank is currently cycling and will be...

Hi Everyone, This is Shan from Singapore. Been having fresh water aquariums for many years but always fascinated to try out saltwater tank (more exciting fishes, corals, snails, etc.). Eventually started a 200L (about 53G) mixed tank for slightly over 2 years now and already went through 2 - 3...

I woke up this morning to find that my 8” BTA split. Okay. On closer examination, it looks like she isn’t finished yet (check out the photos). Care wise, should I do anything or be worried? That’s a lot of energy being used in such a short amount of time. How long does it usually take for...

As the title says... let’s see your All in one mixed reefs. I have just completed a DIY build (see build thread) and am now starting to look into some nice corals to fill the tank (over time, obviously).. I’m really interested in a mixed reef. G me some inspiration and ideas for corals. Jim

So. I purchased a 90g tank sumpstand and accessories for $400 from a guy that’s going an upgrade/downgrade from 5 tanks to 2. It was too good to be true. so everything is loaded up, and I’m taking it home. I’m super excited to move my 36 to a 90. well. We get the stand in the front door and...

Hi, I have a system that`s 210 gallons, the main tank is a pensula style custom made tank. It has Opti white glass on all sides and is viewable from 3 sides. The tank is placed between my Livingroom and the hallway. Aquarium Custom ordered pensula 610Liters With full Opti white glass at...

The most current picture of my system. Been up and running for a year in August. Which is only a few days away. Tank specs Stock bio cube 29 gallon Mixed reef Eshoppes nano protein skimmer Phosban reactor 30 plus pounds of live rock Chatoe and dragons breath algea 2 clown fish...

My name is Jorge I am from Mexico but currently living in Aventura, Florida, I am here studying to become an airline pilot and in the meantime start and learn from this awesome hobby I currently own two tanks one is a 10 gal fw tank and a 65 gal fw as well (if you want pictures of them just let...

My name is Jorge I am from Mexico but currently living in Aventura Florida, I am here studying to become an airline pilot and in the meantime start and learn from this awesome hobby I currently own two tanks one is a 10 gal fw tank and a 65 gal fw as well (if you want pictures of them just let...

Hey r2r, This is the first post of many to come detailing the startup and maintenance of my first saltwater tank. I'm mostly ignorant to the process other than what I have read online and I'm always receptive to tips and tricks. My setup was bought second hand includes this far: -55 gallon tank...

Who when we talk about mixed tank have macro-algae with their coral. Is it more difficult or easier to maintain. I'm thinking of the ideal because i'll have tangs and they used to eat the macro's i use to give them from my refugium. So i see it as a pro what would be the cons.