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Hi all, I’m likely going to use live rock for my upcoming ‘scape. I was also considering getting the Algaebarn ultimate aquarium cycle kit. Is that overkill though? Would there be any negative impacts there? Here’s a link to the kit...

Just upgraded my 10G nano tank from my first build thread tank to a 25G Innovative Marine Lagoon tank yesterday and now it’s two-days old :) Radion XR30 G6 at AB+ at 30% max for 9hrs and 1.5H ramp up and down. Dosing daily All-for-Reef, Brightwell CoralAmino, Red Sea AB+, Red Sea Trace Colors...

I found this in my refugium. Some type of slug, but I did not put any animals in there, so it was surprising to find. I have some Troccus and Astraea snails in the main tank. Should I be concerned?

Hi, I first started dosing my saltwater tank with fritz turbostart 900, but I ran out and my LFS also ran out and only had Dr Tim's. Is it ok to combine different brands of nitrifying bacteria or will it cause problems or crash the cycle?

I am currently in the process of upgrading my 20g to a red sea reefer 250 (55g). I was hoping to get some advise on my stocking list. This is the list i had in mind: 2 oscillaris clownfish (wich i already have) 1 firefish A goby with pistol shrimp 1-2 banggai cardinals 1 lownmower blenny 1...

Im cycling my tank using fritz turbostart 900 (beneficial bacteria) and fritz fishless fuel (ammonia), my question is, should I turn on my filter or powerhead during the cycle? My tank is still a little bit cloudy from the sand, so I would like to use my filter and powerhead to fix the issue...

I put the water in the new aquarium on Dec 31st and by now (jan 4th), it still hasnt cleared up yet. The rocks are "caribsea dry life rock" The sand is called "AQUANATURAL oolitic aragonite sand" I've rinsed the sand until is clear prior to adding it into the tank I am only running my 2...

Hi everyone! I’m Corina. I liin London and decided to get into this hobby! I got an red sea max nano peninsula 100L for the moment I have test kits only for Ammonia, NO2 and NO3 what else do I need to check in order to start adding corals and fishes in? have a nice day!

I just finished setting up the new tank. Do I need to acclimate everyone to the new tank? It’s same water and Everything. Only thiny different is temp. Some of the buckets with corals are at 76.9 and the tank is at 79. It okay to put them in the tank?

I just filled in my aquarium with saltwater and the water got cloudy and I did wait about a day for the water to "settle", but nothing has changed I did rinse the sand until it is completely clear, so Im not sure if this is because of sand or an algae bloom

I'm filling up my new tank with saltwater and it's about 3/4 full right now and the tank emits a weird rotten egg/beach smell. What causes this and is it bad?

Hi, I am here to make sure I have everything thing I need and also that I am not planning on adding too many fish. 17 gallon rectangular tank Equipment purchased: Small protein skimmer Light fixture Waterfall filter Thermometer Chiller Frozen mysis shrimp (I bought them very early) Heater...

Hi all, i am new to this hobby & started to cycle a new 20gallon nano tank with cured rock and live sand. Basically I just followed the aquarium owner’s instruction using microbacter7 and brightwell biofuel only. This is day 4 and the test kit is not picking up any ammonia or nitrate. Is these...

I think I posted this In the wrong place previously so here it goes again So I'll be setting up (no time soon as the money for this tank has to be saved up with an emergency fund for malfunctions) a Lagoon 25 and I want programmable LEDs. I'll have corals and fish so I want something that will...

I have a cube 25 peninsula waterbox I was wondering how much I can stock the tank with. I have a protein skimmer. I was just going to fil it with soft corals like hammers and torches. I was thinking: 2 clowns Longnose hawkfish Royal gramma A sand sifting goby Fire fish And a goby to pair...

I recently picked up a 125 gallon fish tank from aqueon that is not drilled. All of my tanks are not drilled, not that I don't like drilled, its just they seem to be a bit more money. Now all of my current tanks rely heavily on HOB protein skimmers, uv sterilizers, and canister filters. I have...

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...

Hi, I've had a nano tank for a year and love it but find myself wanting to buy more exotic fish and coral. I'm looking to buy a bigger tank but have some specs I am looking for as well. I'm looking for a tank that is large enough for multiple larger fish, but I can still maintain myself as far...

Hello! My ten gallon nano tank is hitting the one week mark. I have been ghost feeding with frozen brine shrimp and dried flake food since day 3, so far I have not noticed any signs of ammonia, nitrite or nitrate, I think. I used 4 pieces of live rock from a friends tank and the CaribSea Live...

As the title says, I upgraded to an Innovative Marine 25g lagoon FROM a Fluval 13.5. I've had the new tank running with no lights and the old ceramic media in the back for about 3 days now. I'm planning on putting the live rock in today and testing the parameters. I guess my main question is...

I tore down my 90 gallon tank about two months ago and am about to order a Red Sea Reefer 300G2. I'm excited about it. I wanted to go smaller so if I ever need to sell my home and move into some smaller place to live, I can move it easier. And I was concerned about the stability of the 17...

Hi Everyone! I have years of freshwater experience and I am super excited to start my first saltwater tank. Just finished cycling my 55 gallon and have 2 Clownfish in now. I have about 75 lbs of base rock seeded with 3 lbs of live. Aragonite sand, Fluval FX4, and Max Flow wavemaker. (Yes I am...

Hello! I just purchased a waterbox marine 110! I am very excited as I am upgrading from a 30 gallon tank. Any pointers for set up with the water box tanks? Or any other recommendations on equipment that would be helpful for a larger tank size?

For reference I’ve had my tank set up and going since august 20th. I noticed the diatoms about 3 weeks ago and as of Sunday cleared off the rocks almost completely. Now we’re right back to where I was before, just 3 days later. I have provided pictures of the tank when the rock was cleared on...

I recently upgraded from a 37 gallon tank to a 120 gallon. So far, I have - 2 clownfish - 1 filefish -1 Yasha Goby -1 yellow watchman goby -1 neon dottyback along with these, I have two urchins, few hermits and snails, and two fighting conchs. I was planning on adding - Bluejaw Trigger - Regal...