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Hey guys new tank set up here, i got a Waterbox 15 peninsula. So far the water has been cycling for 3 days straight, i have had a couple days already where i had to add some water because the pump was running dry. I am assuming that it is evaporating? either way the water is staying clear and...

Very new to saltwater tanks. I have a few things growing on my live rock and was hoping someone could identify it for me. New tank 1 month old, 10g nano tank. Test results have all been good and within the recommended levels. See images of growth attached. Also noticed a bunch of clear looking...

What’s everyone thoughts on BrsTv Biome investigation? Wow was that some great information. I’m new to reefing but that really has to be pushing the envelope and progressing this great hobby. I would love to see the results of phase 2 but I just don’t have the time to wait 4 months for their...

Last year I got lucky enough to find a person trying to sale their custom made 12’ 400G tank. They were moving out of their house, and it did not fit in the new house. $1500 later, the tank was mine. It included the stand, sumps, and a bunch of miscellaneous equipment. I paid a LFS owner $1000...

Hey guys. I am fairly new and wanted to see if I can get some advice on if I am doing things correctly and where to go from here. Tank is 2 months old. Finished cycling after 2 weeks, and added 2 clowns (Phantom and Misbar), 4 Nassarius snails, and 4 Astrea snails. Unfortunately the Phantom...

Hi R2R, I have slowly been accumulating supplies for my first reef build (stay tuned for a build thread) for a Waterbox 100.3. I’m Just about ready to get this thing filled. To that end, I’m Looking for some live rock/rubble to get things started off on the right foot. I have a rock scape...

So, recently bought a new innovative marine 100 ext, and I am saving to get the sump that I want. My question is, it's gonna take a few weeks to save the money. Should I just plug the overflow and go ahead and leak test the tank, or am I good to just wait till i have it plumbed and a sump? I...

I’m in the process of upgrading from a 37 gallon tank with a canister filter to a 120g with 40g sump setup that I recently bought. This is my first sump setup and I want to make sure I do it right to lower the chances of any problems in the future. Pictured is everything that I bought and if...

I recently purchased a brand new Red Sea 425 G2 aquarium from Saltwater Aquarium. When R&L delivered the tank this morning, there was no visible damage. Once we removed the sump we notice a huge crack by the overflow. I contacted Saltwater Aquarium and Red Sea but didn’t get a response. Has...

Hi all, I have a 75 gal with sump. Lots of macro in sump and some in main display. Tank is 120 days old. Went through the high ammonia phase, went through the high nitrates phase, the Dino bloom, then into the bright green algae phase. I feel like I should start to see the bright green about to...

I am thinking of switching to an anemone only tank with Bubble tips, carpets, and mini carpets. What fish can I keep? Clowns? Other damsels?

Hey guys, new reefer here with a 75 gallon tank using 2 tidal 75 HOB’s as I cannot use a sump. I’m wondering what should be in the filters to provide optimal mechanical filtration? Currently I use a sponge, filter floss, and bio media and my tank always seems pretty dirty it has never been...

Hey everyone I’m a new reefer here, I have. 75 gallon tank running for about 2 months. I’m unable to have a sump so I’ve been running 2 tidal 75 HOB filters. My tank always seems pretty dirty. I find myself cleaning the glass every other day and a good amount of algae that is all over my live...

Hey guys, I am new to the hobby and I have a 20 gallon that's been running for a a few months now and all cycled. I am having problems with green hair algae and I have been removing it manually to prevent it. It's not a lot yet but it grows on the aquarium glass. I've read that it might be how...

Hey there, Relatively new reefer here, I currently have a 75 gallon that has been up and running for about 2 months. I had transferred all live rock and filtration from an established tank to this one. I only have a pair of clowns and a bi color angel and no new additions so my bio load is low...

I started my reef in October 2021 and have so far only documented the progress on Instagram @another_world_reef I'm posting here to gain insight from other reefers as I continue with my goal of having a flourishing soft coral reef.

Well, finally decided on a tank. Found this lovely thing out in wild lands of Wimberly, Texas. (There were deer stealing corn out of the garage when we showed up). Inner dimisions shook out to the following LxWxH=47.125”x23.125”x23.5”(not sure where to measure for the overflow height) The tank...

Hi All! I’m currently on day 9 of cycling my new tank with Dr Tims one and only and Dr Tims ammonia. At first my ammonia was reading 8ppm but as of yesterday is now reading 2ppm. I have done a water change on Sunday and added a bottle of api quick start to make sure I haven’t killed all the new...

I have a 125g display w/ mainly euphyllia and a couple nems A couple tangs and 5-6 other smaller fish 2-3” Carribsea Hawaiian black media 100lbs of purple life rock Neptune apex with trident and doser Dosing 2 part I have a bashea sms-4815 sump Aeraqua Duo AD600 Protein Skimmer UV sterilizer I...

Finally got water in the UNS 60S that I ordered 3 months ago! It's hard to scape a super shallow tank, but I'm happy with the results. Equipment-wise I'm keeping this simple: heater and hygger mini wave maker (controls are weird, but it's a great little powerhead). Would love some stocking...

Hi! I'm new here and I'm also new to the hobby! I just received a used 30 gallon tank as of last week. During the past week I have been cycling my tank as one should do when starting a new saltwater tank. Thing is, my Nitrates are through the roof! I just got my Nitrates Hanna checker a couple...

I keep getting cyano over the rocks and gravel of my softie tank and I’m trying to find the cause of it. I’ve tried running dr Tim’s re fresh and waste away and it comes back within a few days. I’ve added bacteria. I’m just looking for input on what I should do. I have about a year old 20 long...

Hi all, Posting here as a new member, and like many new posters, I have an immediate question that I can't quite seem to find through the countless threads posting 'similar' questions; so my apologies for any redundancy. I set up a new 75 gal salt water tank 4 weeks ago, with 20 gal sump. sump...

Hello everyone! I'm going to get in the hobby and have a lot of rock to cure. What bleach should I use? Or where can I order some from. I can only find the splash free formula around my area

Hello all, I need some help figuring out a plan based on my system for finally getting rid of brown diatoms. My current system is up and running with no issues whatsoever for a few months now and everything inside the tank has gone through QT. (I don't currently have any snails as I currently...