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I have heard great things about the reactor from two little fishes however I was thinking of getting the dual reactor from bulkreef supply that runs carbon in one chamber and GFO in the other. What should I do? keep my HOB filter and use that for carbon and phosban reactor for the GFO? or carbon...

Just was wondering if I can propose to get a sticky with a description, requirements and pics of diffrent coral for us beginners to browse? I understand there are places like liveaquaria that have similar descriptions. Also understood are the many many types and breeds of coral but it may be...

my two peppermint shrimp will not leave my brand new star fish alone. it looks like the where trying to pic the tenticles off the underside of him. I Destroyed my tank getting those two shrimp out. I just got it to where I wanted it and add to rearange all the rock work. probably killed a few...

Hello. I was wondering if it was safe to buy corals online? if so is liveaquaria reputable site or any others?

I need to know if corals can be exposed to air? I have a couple corals that need to be mounted. I have super glue and I wanted to take out a piece of rock, dry it off and glue it to a coral.

Ok guys my tank has been up for a month and a half. Looking for some HARDY corals to but in my tank, SO far I have some green star polyps and a couple purple mushrooms. Looking for more suggestions. Here is a guy selling on craigslist. wanted to see if u guys could look to see if aany of...

I must admit this hobby is decieving. I am a newbie and if I was to give anybody coming in any advice, it would be to find out everthing you can (good or bad) first before you decide to go buy that new aquarium. once you buy the lighting (point of no return) but then again maybe thats why alot...

Will adding copepods to my tank hurt? help? or do nothing? As of now I see copepods here and there but doesnt seem like a ton. amipods are the bigger ones right? havnt seen many of them though. I want a few invertabres and a scooter blenny or two but want to make sure they have plenty to eat...

Odyssea Metal Halide System I just purchased aquatic life 4x39w t5 ho but was told it was weak lighting to keep most soft corals anemones amung other things. Should I take it back and get this fixture instead? theorticaly it should be an upgrade but then there is the quality issue.....

I need help gahtering my fish, corals, verts, cuc. copepods etc for my 46g reef. My tank is fairlly new and I have started with a false percula clown. I want to know some cool members I can start to add with it. I like the sand sifting gobies. What is a good starter goby? What are other cool...

My tank has been up for a little over a month. I have 60ibs of live rock, 50 ibs of live sand. I have tested my tank for the following. Ammonia, nitrate, nitirite, Ph, phosphate, alk, and calcium. All of which are in there safe range. I have no more than 15 small hermits, 10 snails, two...

I was reading about using mangroves to keep the phosphates and nitrates down in my aquarium. Is this being done by people? I heard this was a new kind of natural filtration. I would like to see if I can do this in my 46 bow. No refugium. or skimmer (maybe later) HOB filter and live rock only.

Looking for a good T% HO Fixture for my 46 bow. 4X version my LFS has the Aquatic life 36" AquaticLife LLC | Live It Today! Premium Marine Aquarium Products for $300 DO I need reflectors? Will the Aquaticlife work? I have also heard about Tek. Which is the better bang for the buck or if...

Need help picking out a Protein Skimmer for a 46 Bow. For my price range (under $150) I have found decent reviews on the following: Octopus Bh100f Aqua C Remora Coralife Super Skimmer 65 Seaclone 150 All these skimmers are hang on the back. (I do not have a sump) Has anyone heard any...

ok. Im a newb here on the forum. you can check out my thread on "showcase your tank"(46 bow front build) to see where Im at in my newly cycled tank. Actually still cycling. basically I have roughly 30 Ibs live rock and 30 Ibs of dry rock, a dozen or so hermit crabs, two peppermint shrimp and a...

This is a total new hobbie for me. As of 3 week ago I knew 0% about Saltwater reef aquariums. I have been studing like midterm exam ever since. Sooooooo much to learn. Heres what I got so far. about 60 ibslive rock and a few clean up crew members. My water has been cycling for 3 weeks and I have...

Glad to be on the site. newbie to the site newbie to the hobbie. have a 46g bow. I have tons of questions. Thanks