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I'm writing an article for my LRC on common mistakes that we often see people make in this hobby, and how they can be avoided. I thought id pick the minds of fellow experienced reefers here (since we see and respond to such posts daily here) Not interested in debates or crackpot theories on...

Hi! My name is Rosie, I'm a paramedic student. I have a golden retriever named peanut. I've had freshwater tanks/fish in the past, but ever since I lived in Okinawa, Japan I've wanted a saltwater tank. Until now it has been out of my price range. I just started a 'nano' reef tank. It currently...

Hello everyone, i want to show you my new tank and equipment. - Aquatlantis 250 liters - Skimmer Deltec: 600i - Return pump: Blau Aquaristik Reef Motion 2.3KDC - Heater: NEWA VTX 400 W - Sand: 18kg ATI Fiji White Sand - Rocks: 20kg D-D Aquascape Natural Aquarium Rock - Salt: Instant Ocean...

Hey everyone, A couple of days ago I took delivery of my Waterbox 70.2, this'll be my first ever reef tank and 2nd tank only to a small 36L freshwater aquarium that my gf and I have had for the last 3-4 months. So I guess I'll start off with a current parts list; Waterbox 70.2 Tank (Obviously)...

I just decided about a month ago to use my extra 20g long as my first attempt at a saltwater tank. I am here to ask what you guys suggest for a 20g log set up on a budget. I am setting this tank up as the money allows. I do not have a job currently, but I am selling some odds and ends I don't...

Hello there. I am just getting into reefing and I am slowly rolling into a 20g long as the money allows. Currently, I am using a Nicrew ClassicLED 12-18inch as I had an extra from my 55g. Right now I have 1 Turbo snail chilling in the tank helping in the cycle (been about 2 weeks). When on a...

Hey guys, my lfs gets a pretty large shipment on Tuesday and I'm gonna do a bit of shopping on Wednesday. I don't have a very vast knowledge of corals and was wondering what you guys think I should add next. The tank is a 40B with currently a Cauliflower Colt, Toadstool, 5 headed Duncan, and a...

About 5 months ago I set up my first tank ever and chose saltwater. It’s a Innovative Marine 20 gallon AIO. I feel like something is missing and don’t know an exact time line on how fast a tank of this size matures. I will step by step walk you guys through what I’m curious about, stocking...

So I have a cheap aquarium light from Amazon that has two modes, "blue" and "white." The thing was like 30-50 bucks (i can't remember) and it fits on my 30-gallon tank. I recently put some new zoanthids in the tank (which has no coral, only 2 healthy clowns) and have been putting them under the...

Currently working on my aquascape for my new Red Sea 450xl. Would love any input on negative space, flow, structure movement, etc... it will be a mixed reef tank. I plan on having it all. SPS, LPS, etc....

In the past 2 days I’ve noticed a bunch of little white dots all over the glass. When i first noticed I scrubbed them all off thinking that it was just dirt from the aquarium. But today when I took a closer look they were all moving. They seem to be doubling by the day. I’ll add a picture I took...

I have about 15 hermit crabs and so far in past 2 days I’ve seen 3 dead ones. I’ve also noticed that most of them except for a fewer of the small ones are not very active at all. I did read that hermits will at times not move for 3 days but I’ve been noticing them all not be that active for...

Hey Reef Gang, I am new to the salt water game coming from freshwater. I am starting with a Red Sea Max Nano. 20lb Carib sea life rock, 10 pounds Fiji pink, 660gph wave maker, running skimmer 24/7 with filter sock, bunch of marine pure bio balls, red sea carbon, Red Sea coral salt pro, tank...

I did a water change and for some reason mag, calcium and alkalinity are a little bit low (not by much but would still like to get it in range) and I have the seachem buffers for all of them but I don’t know if adding them all at the same time would be okay. Also we’re setting up an ATO and are...

I have two never used (no boxes) Klir Auto Filters. Everything that came with them is available. Nothing at all wrong with them. No longer need them for a build. Paid $250 each. Asking $225 each with free shipping. Message me if interested. Can ship as soon as payment is make via PayPal...

So my tank has been up for about 3 months now I’d say and has about 16 types of zoanthids, 2 frogspawn, 2 green star polyps, a pair of clownfish, 2 mollies, 4 turbos and I’d say probably about 13 dwarf hermit crabs. I have plenty of live rock and about an inch and a half sand bed. All my...

Hi everyone, I'm kind of new to this hobby (I had a freshwater tank when I was a kid) and I want to do it right. A friend gifted me with a 5 gallon tank 3 months ago in which I started a small slice of ocean. So far I love it and already started research for a 75 gallon in the near future...

My new torch anemone has been doing great for 2 weeks always open. I’ve been spot feeding him at least every 4 days I’d say with reef roids and he all of a sudden closed up earlier today. I assumed it was just cause of the dimmed light because of the morning and thought that he would open back...

Hey guys, Was taking a real close look at the sand near one of my soft corals and noticed these very thin, orangy brown hairs flowing in current on the sand bed next to the live rock my coral is on. I also took another look at another one of my corals and see more kinda wrapped around the...

Hi guys! It’s finally growing algae! I have the urge to clean it so badly but from what I’m told that’s just part of the beginning part of having a salty tank. #krustytank I’m super new to the hobby does anyone know what happens after this stage?

This is the light I have for a ten gallon with two clowns and some soft corals and I’m wondering if that’s ok. It has the two settings of white and blue light then just blue light. I want to make sure it’s ok since my tank is so small with just a few frags without killing them. This is also my...

Hey Guys! In August I had the idea of buying a Nano reef ( Blau AIO 91lt) so that me and my son ( 3 years old) could start reefing together and for what I researched it is a great way to educate children to have tasks and responsabilities and I've always wanted a Saltwater Aquarium for me. I...

Just noticed it tonight but coming from underneath the piece of live rock that my new (as of 3 days ago) cauliflower colt coral (which I did do a coral dip for) is this greenish brown thing that was more "open" when I first spotted it and started hiding when I starting lighting it up with a...

Hello, My name is Seth. I am 20 years old and have actually been on R2R for a while but have never made a tank post or really said anything about my tanks. I currently have a Waterbox 100.3. This is my 5th tank and I hope to keep it for a long time. I have been in the hobby for 3 years now. I...

Hello everyone! Just dropping in to say "Hi" and Happy Thanksgiving! Regards!