Recent content by new2marinetanks

please forgive s newbie question, but what exactly is coralin algae and what is the difference with that stuff and the grenn hair kind?

I have read that there is a saturation point with additives that starts to effect p. h. is that true? if so, what additives and how does that work?

is it a good idea to run lights when cycling a tank? what about the protein skimmer?

will that hurt the coral? I thought it was all one living thing?

I have been looking for information about reefs and fish and decided to try out a chat place to see what information I can find about tanks. I am excited to learn from people who know what they are doing

I am looking to start a new tank. I am a bit nervous. What size is the best I can get and also not break the bank. I have done a little bit of reading and I don't know what size will be the best to start with? Any ideas would be helpful