Recent content by jakeottoson8

Alright. Awesome. I've got a book on the way too so I should be set. I'll shoot questions to ya'll as needed. Last question for down the road... After the nitrogen cycle has completed I will have live rock, snails(3)/blueleg hermit crab(3, the really small ones).... What else can I...

Awesome alrighty. Sorry for all the questions, just don't want this to be a trial and error type thing too much... Protein skimmers? For now I plan on a small live rock, snails, and a fish or two. Is this something I'll need to get immediately or is it something used for "reefs"?

Sweet. Sounds good. I ordered an 8lb live rock, it's gonna come "partially cured". Do I just leave it in the tank and maintain the tank for the next few weeks or do I need to brush it? I read something about needing to scrub it ... Also how do I know when my fish tank has completed a "full...

I found and ordered a diff. hood that comes with a 25W fluorescent tube so nevermind on that one. I'm also thinking about ordering a small 8-10lb live rock. When could that go in? (Seeing as I've starting to let the tank cycling about 24hrs ago.

Is this piece good enough for my 10g tank? Tom Aquatics Adjustable Hood Length Powercompact Fixture Reviews

I've looked at both of the sites.. I'm having trouble finding just the hood that I'd place the fluourescent tube in... sorry for the hassle ...

I don't remember what type, I tossed the box after I put it in the water and let the salidity reach the right level. But it was some generic aquarium salt from the LFS for like 7.99. I had another question.... Where should I shop online for aquarium stuff? I wanna get a new lid for my 10...

Thanks guys. Last question, how many lb of aquarium salt should I add per gallon? A set number or just til the hydrometer reads it in the right "zone"? Thanks a bunch.

I've got a hyrdometer and it's reading that the salt levels are correct(theres a pin in the zone it says it needs to be)... also I've got two 25W flourescent bulbs. The lid doesn't fit the pole lights, just to lights pointing away from one another. I've also got a thermometer reading the...

Hey guys, new here and new to saltwater tanks. Basically the scoop is I've always wanted a saltwater tank. My uncle has a couple in his house and I think they're the most interesting things. But my parents would never let me get one, FINALLY I'm in my own apartment and I've decided for what I...