Recent content by mateysp

I usually do about a 4 gallon change once a week. I am a little behind this week at about a week and a half. parameters are as follows: Temp - 79 Ph - 7.8 Ammonia - 0 Nitrite - 0 Nitrate - 5 Usually a pinch or two a day. Usually go without feedings on Sundays. Standard Biocube lighting is on...

I'm a bit of a noob, and I have been having some algae problems. My tank has been set up about 3 months, it has 2 false perc clowns, a coral banded shrimp, and a feather duster. I have had brown algae on my glass in the past that I simply got off my a magfloat, but now things are getting worse...

When cycling (with the info I have found), I simply wait for an ammonia and then a nitrite spike correct? And then when I have all zeros, I am ready to go? Did I understand that correctly? How long should that process take if simply using a raw shrimp? Would also still like to know if 25 pounds...

"Easy and accurate saltwater test solutions for pH, ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate" That's what the description online says. It is the API Saltwater master test kit. Not the "Reef" Model. So you guys all think dry rock would be best? That does seem a lot easier. So with that would you...

OK, I will get rid of those things off of my list. I was planning on buy the water at the grocery store. Those systems are way to expensive. The link you cant see is a link to eBay for 20 pounds of live rock. I may get some dry rock to mix in, but that is about the most live rock I can afford...

Hi all, :Cheers: Have a few questions for the experts here: Well first off, I just got a new biocube. I have never done a saltwater tank before but have done freshwater for years. Wanted to make sure I have everything I need. I haven't bought anything yet, but here is my shopping cart online...