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What's wrong with my bubble tip? He was great this morning then I walked by and saw this? Can anyone explain? He's all shrively and his mouth is open. Temp is 74/75 Nitrates .2 Salinity is 1.025 Ph 7.8 Alkalinity is 7 I've been dosing 8.4 and alkaline buffer to help raise both. I haven't...

Hello All, Can someone please help me figure out my power consumption? Here is the current electricity using equipment I am using and their wattage draw according to each's "tech specs". Gyre XF-130 8-35watts runs 24/7 Kessil 360w x2 180watts (90w ea) slow ramp up and down from 8am-10pm...

Every once in a while I will read some about feeding garlic or mixing it with food. Can I ask why this is done? Should I be doing it? I currently us reef frenzy should I mix it up with that? Just want a healthy thriving tank. Thanks

Hello everybody! So I bought a new 75 Gallon tank that's in the planning and refinishing phase. I have a question. I've attached a picture. I'm wanting to build a rock pillar. I have about 50-70lbs of dry rock to work with. When we set up the 75gallon we are basically moving everything from...

So Im contemplating moving from a 46 bowfront to a 75gallon. What would I need to do? could I reuse the sand? Im pretty sure I could reuse the rock. would it start a new cycle? whats the best course of action? I dont have anything yet just starting to plan. thanks for the input Justin

Hello All, I recently bought a couple of new Kessil A360WE lights and the spectral controller. The local reef store only had one gooseneck so they are shipping the other to me either Wednesday or Thursday. I needed some help setting up the acclimation mode. I don't want to fry my corals...

Anybody have Copepods they want to get rid of or sell? Trying to build up for a mandarin. Thanks Justin

Hello, Thanks for looking. I've noticed over the last couple days my black ocellaris has 2 red spots on his left side and one on his right. Not sure what they are or where they come from or if I need to do anything about it? Can you help? Here are my current water parameters that I tested for...

:)Hello! Anyone have a used but in good condition Reef Octopus 110 w/pump they are willing to part with? I'm trying to find one for a decent price. Anyone want to help a newbie? Please reply or PM me. Thanks!! :thumbsup:

What test kit would you suggest for beginners? What do I need to test for? What kit is best, which should I stay away from? Thanks Justin

What would be the point of having the return "T" off and return to the over flow? Is there a benefit? I'm trying to plan out my plumbing. Thanks

Hello, I would like some tips on how to pick my first protein skimmer. I have a 46gal bow front and I am building a 20gal long sump to house the skimmer. Are their general rules of thumb to follow when choosing a skimmer? For instance does the $50-100 skimmer run just a good as the $300-400...

A local glass shop is charging 7.50ea for glass baffles. Is that expensive? Cheap? Do you know where to get them cheaper? Justin

Do you remember your first car? Perhaps it was used, a fixer upper. You didn't care, it was all yours! You washed it, waxed it, you added a few touches and made it yours! That's how I feel!!! I received the wonderful gift from my friends and my wife of beautiful 46gal Bow Front tank! It's not...

Being new I'm still trying to figure out what all the acronyms and abbreviations mean. Would anyone happen to have a list? Thanks Justin

Hello to all! I'm excited to start my new (and first) saltwater tank! I've a freshwater tank before, nothing major, but have always wanted a saltwater. My wife is getting me a 45gallon bowed front for anniversary! I'm very excited. I've been doing some research about what I might want to put in...