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How far does the LR have to be from the rear of the tank? I have read that 4 inches is a good number to allow for proper flow behind the rock. On the other hand, I have seen pics of some nice tanks where the LR appears to be almost touching the rear glass

How do I set up a powerhead? Do I need to buy the powerhead, position it and plug it in or to I need other equipment besides the powerhead?

Currently I use Instant Ocean salt mix. When my LR finishes curing and I have it in the tank I will begin to get some corals. Should I switch to Reef Crystals now or wait until I am ready to go with the corals. The reason I want to switch to Reef Crystals is because it is supposed to have a...

I went away this weekend and I when I returned, the water looked very cloudy. From a distance, there appeared to be many little air bubbles in the water. When I took a much closer look, there are thousands of tiny, 1-2mm, white creatures swimming in the water and crawling on the glass. Does...

Does anyone have a recommendation for a good RO/DI system?

I have a 75 gallon tank which is only 6 weeks old. Currently there are 3 fish and 12 Margarita snails living in it. I am experiencing my first algae bloom, brown algae. The snails are doing a great job cleaning the LR and the glass, but I am still having a algae problem on my crushed coral...

Has anyone bought LR form online vendors? If so what vendor do you recommend. I have heard that liveaquaria.com, marinedepot.com, and saltwaterfish.com are all good. Does anyone have any experience with these vendors? Since I am new to the hobby, I want to ask how hard is it to buy the...

I have noticed recently that on my fiji live rock, a white coating is beginning to grow. I have patches of purple coraline algae, but now it seems, at least to me that the hard white coating is beginning to spread. This coating was present in a smaller amount when I pruchased the LR from the...

I have a new 75 gallon gallon tank with an Aquaclear 110 filter and a prozm protein skimmer. Currently the tank has a small amount of live rock and 3 fish. I bought my setup from what I thought was a reputable store, but having talked to others enthusiasts and another FS it has come to my...

I am new to the hobby and have begun to add live rock to my 75 gallon tank. What is the best way to stack the rock so that it remains stable? Are there any tricks or helpful hints? I have read that the rock needs to be 4" for the glass to allow for proper circulation, is this the correct...