Recent content by jenni

great thanks so if I remove the mechanical filter I do not need to get something else to replace it right? Just making sure. I will make sure to get some RO/DI. Also this algae that I have that looks like little feathers the clowns that I have really like to play in it, is it okay to keep it...

So I don't need any sort of filter for the tank? Just the protein skimmer and the rocks?

How much sand should I remove at a time to prevent causing problems

The rocks that I have are pretty big I have about 40 pounds of it

I was told I could use tap water and I also tested the tap water for nitrates and phos and they came back 0 so I just used tap water and conditioner

sorry I cant load any pics right now but I will try to get some up soon. As for equipment well here is my whole tank and what I have done since I got it. Okay It is a 30 gallon tank with a elite hush 55 filter and a metal halide light not sure what wattage although it has a brand new bulb in it...

also I was reading about vodka dosing but is that really safe?

I have been doing 20% water changes every week since I got the tank and it has helped but i was concerned about adding more critters to help with clean up for fear of killing them with high nitrates. Should I wait until the nitrates are lower or can I start adding them now There is a fair bit...

Hello I am new to the hobby. A friend of mine recently gave me her 30 gallon saltwater tank, it has a DSB some live rock two clown fish, 4 hermit crabs, a pink leather coral, and two nassarius snails. The tank also has a metal halide lite, a filter and a protein skimmer. I have had the tank for...