Recent content by AndyNH

Thanks. I thought bleach sounded a little dangerous to have in the tank. I will clean it with white vinegar.

Hello, I haven't been here for a while. I was all ready to set up my tank but life got in the way. Attempt 2 is getting started but my 55 gallon tank needs to be cleaned. I read online that a good way to clean the tank was to use vinegar solution. I went to my local aquarium and they said I...

CVC, I have a 4 foot wide 55 gallon tank. Your standard 55 tank. How many of the lights you posted from amazon would I need? Does anyone have experience with Aquatic Life LED light fixtures? Thanks.

Great info everyone. Thanks.

Hi, been reading a lot and two questions have come up. So it seems that the maintenance of the tank is pretty intensive. That is great since I have a 6 year old who is very into science and this would be a nice entry into chemistry. So what do you do when you go away on vacation? Do you have...

Good to know. Probably will not order in the next two weeks so I will not be able to tell him. Sorry. It seems like a good investment and I may get some of the critters I enjoy seeing in the Keys. I will have to find out if he ships to Manchester Airport or if I have to go to Boston.

TBS seems really good. I am assuming that you would add it to an un-cycled tank. So the added goodies that come with the rock help with the cycling process? What is to prevent them from being affected by the un-cycled tank?

Everyone keeps answering my questions so I will ask some more. From what I am reading crushed coral is not a good idea for the tank. I have seen products that are sand, live sand and mud. Should I go with just one or a mix of different types? Does the size of the grain matter or is it just...

Thanks everyone for your replies. I don't think I have the room for a setup like Dennis', that is pretty amazing. I did mean to put RO/DI unit. I am looking to spend between $250 and $300. I saw some systems that were over a grand and that is too much. If anyone has recommendations that...

I have been reading the articles and a lot of the posts and it seems that this type of water is a good idea. My question for the people who use it has to do with storage. The filters that I am seeing that are in my price range are 35-40 gpd. So for my 55 that would be a little over a day to...

Thanks to everyone. I have been reading a lot of the threads in the beginner forums. Great information there. Once I get closer to setting up the tank I am sure I will be asking some questions. I appreciate the help and the friendliness of everyone here. Thanks again.

Hi, I have had a fresh water aquarium for many years but have always had an interest in saltwater aquariums. I have a 55 gallon empty tank with a Fluval 305 canister filter and a remora protein skimmer. I am looking to learn more before I take the plunge. Thanks. Andy