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Hello everybody! I’ve been lurking here for a lot of my information, But obviously not enough if I have to ask, Ok so last week I got my fluval evo 13.5 started, Put in my live sand (pink Fiji)(I know it’s not “live”) I got a hold of some purple dry rock from a Tyler Johnson. I am running a...

Hi i just purchased a used 16gallon biocube. Has tank stand some liverock pump and media. What are some things i should immediately do when i get it? To add the person I am buying from will be cleaning it before giving it to me. I will absolutely be cycling it before adding fish but i would...

Hello everyone, I’m new to owning Pectinia. Interested in the way this one is growing, which is why I bought it. Curious if anyone experienced with fragging these guys or growing them, knows if this one may morph together into one organism or if it could/should be fragged into 2? Thanks in advance!

Do I need an ATO for a 10 gallon nano tank. If so what one should I get. Thank You

Hi all, Wanted to introduce myself as I am hoping to become active again in the reef community, as I start up my Innovative Marine 75 INT. I’ve had a 150 gallon mostly anemones/fish as well as a small jbj all in one mixed reef in the past, but it’s been over 10 years on the nano and...

Hey guys, i'm going to tell you guys about my 1 week old reef tank and some of the concerns that i'm having that I don't know how to solve. The tank is a 40 gallon breeder with a population of just 2 Onyx (Sea Quest Line) Clownfish. It's filtration is an aquatop Forza canister filter (which...

Hey all from Toronto And I have my tank as of June 13 2020. Currently have a cleaner shrimp, clown fish, 3 damsels, 2 urchins and 10 snails. 5 bumblebee and the other 5 nasarus snails. I currently have a Xenia and a bubble tip anemone aswell. And a bunch on soft corals and a few hard ones.and...

Koralin KL1502 Calcium Reactor with Ehiem pump (Brand new in box never seen water) = $280 The box was only opened to take the pictures. Other picture was taken online to show how it will look like assembled. I have original receipts from MarineDepot when I bought it. Rated for up to 400gal...

It’s been 2 months. And I’ve been flushing some burials but achieving more then losing. My tank had an •aquascape change• a black damsel In time out for aggression• Xenia & My blue tuxedo (Prickly Pete) go at it in a Fight to the • my lil nemo finally took to my Xenia• so heres a video for ya

Hello fellow reefers, im 5 months into the hobby I’ve been testing parameters regularly but just recently after a 20 gallon water change on my 75 gallon my alkalinity went from 7.5 to 9.8 used the same salt everything the same but shortly my hammer coral, goniopora, candy cane and some zoas that...

Hey guys, According to my Seneye Reef, my pH is at 7.8 and has been dropping for a while until now, not dramatically but over a long period of time and seems to be settling at 7.8. I've been testing my alkalinity during this process and my alkalinity comes out at more often around 3 Meq/L...

Hey friends, I purchased the tunze 9004 protein skimmer for my very young and brand new reef tank and I followed all the instructions, it's in the tank, set up, plugged in, the air screw is all the way loose, I waited the couple hours to full day the manual recommended for a start up period, I...

Hey guys this is what the tank is looking like right now been up for about 5-6 months. Any advice?

Hello all, I’m a new reefer getting my first pair of clownfish & im curious about their diet or just fish diet in general from experienced reefers! My plan is to feed a mixed diet of frozen mysis shrimp & pellet food. Would it be better to feed pellet or frozen food in the morning? & which one...

Hey y'all, wanted to share my first tank with the community here! ✌ My name's Andrew, and this is my foray into reefkeeping. Excited to be around such knowledgeable and passionate members! Cycled the tank with the Microbacter Start XLM. I carelessly didn't read the instructions and ran live...

I’m looking at getting this tank it would be my first set up what’s the pros and cons looking at all points also how many fish can you put in this tank what fish worked best for yall

This is my first saltwater reef tank that I’ve ever done I would like some opinions on it or some suggestions and tips

Here is my first attempt at a reef tank. It’s a BioCube 32 LED, fully cycled. My stock is: 2 Ocellaris Clowns (Marlin and Coral) Watchman Goby and Pistol Shrimp (Goldie and Shrimpie) Firefish Pajama Cardinal Purple Stripe Dottyback (Rufio) Purple Duncan Coral Zoa Green Hammrr Coral Florida...

I have always had a special place in my heart for marine life and have wanted a saltwater tank for the longest time. Not too long ago I brought up to my parents I wanted to keep a reef tank to give myself some purpose and care for other little lives, then hopefully, as time goes by, broaden my...

Got some new additions:

Just saw my Emerald crabs mate and release, what looked like eggs into the water column. Don't mind the cheesy music

Hello All! I am looking to get back into the hobby after about 8 years. I know all the co$tly perils of trial and error, so I am looking for a member who has a successful tank, similar to the one I want. I know I want the following: -Frag Tank (Independent) -Some Fish (not picky. just for my...

I have a question for anyone that can help. I need trying to determine if this a Diatoms or Dino having a hard time figuring it out

I I have a question for anyone that can help. I need trying to determine if this a Diatoms or Dino having a hard time figuring it out

Heya everyone! I'm looking for some advice, I just filled my 220, mixed my salt in and am adding my sand and rock. I did it a little backwards I know but I had to fill it with RODI first directly from the unit so I didn't want to kill the live sand or rock. HOWEVER, now the tank is completely...