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Is this just some massive coralline growth? Or have I deluded myself and actually witnessing some sort of disaster. Originally I thought it was 'pretty'--now kind of irritated and fearing it is gonna 'gum up' my skimmer and everything else....any thoughts? P.S. Just learning the new camera.....:^:

I just got my clownfish to eat out of my fingers.......YAY !:^:

Howdy folks......been away from LR for a while. My dad passed away Monday 2-14-11.....(he was 90 years old). Miss him terribly. But, he did enjoy coming to my house and admiring the tank!! I am wanting to get a new camera (for many different reasons) . Obviously wanting to take some good shots...

I now have my HOB skimmer going for over 2 weeks..beginning to pick up some gunk. I had asked on another thread about unplugging the canister and got some great advice. Question now: If I empty the canister and just use if for a extra powehead--can I put some of my live rock rubble in there...

OK guys--I have had the protein skimmer going for 2 weeks now...still adjusting it a bit but so far no HUGE issues. It seems to take spells of pulling out a lot af cloudy looking water...but no real "nasty gunk" I hear others talk about. My question for right now is: When can I lose the...

What is this rusty red stuff all over my tank? On the glass--brand new live sand....covering rocks and powerheads?????:frustrat:

Why would the salinity in my tank suddenly JUMP 'over-the-top'???:shock:?? I added 2 gallons of water (evaporation) and we cleaned the canister filter......(just a good rinse off)..and happened to look at the hygrometer and the salinity is so high it cannot read it. Have removed 4...

I have the RO unit in place and really pleased with the darn thing--also makes great coffee and now have my family lined up in the kitchen for some "good water".... I will be ordering a skimmer in the next day or two (Merry Christmas to ME!!)....wanted some feedback before I hit the 'order'...

www.aquacave.com/reef-octopus-bh-100-br-hang-on-back-protein-skimmer-495.html Wanting to hear from a few folks....Looking to purchase this protein skimmer in the VERY near future...anyone else use this? Is it a good one? Easy to instal? Easy to 'regulate'? I am a bit worried about the...

We continue to sit and wait for the tank to "settle" after the recent disaster :death:......water parameters are getting better and better each day. There are currently no fish in the tank...just crystal clear water and a bunch of really pretty LR--still somewhat covered with leftover diatoms...

Here's a couple of starters for ya....... * You run around the house in sleevelss shirts (when it is 35 degrees outside, windy and COLD) because you KNOW you will be sticking your hands/arms into that new tank to rearrange the rock--again! *You keep a stool and flashlight at the foot of the...

I have spent the better part of today skulking around on the forums...reading skimmer questons and answers. I feel more "informed"--but, I am getting alarmed with the issues of "floods"/"leaks". Is there a right way/wrong way to start the things up? Is there a particular type/brand that is...

Wondering if ich can come into a tank transported by live rock. (?) I have 2 stores that are my source of LR 1) is much closer to home and has a KNOWN problem with ich on their fish... 2) Is nearly a 'day trip" but their stock of saltwater "stuff" is mindboggling! tanks are pristine and the...

Yesterday we finally removed the nasty crushed coral from the 55 gallon tank.....scrubbed the sides of the tank.....and meticulously replaced some new base rock, argonite live sand, 85 % new water (combo saltwater from LFS and mixed up RO water from Wally's). At the end we realized we still...

I totally understand the concept of a quarantine tank....I would think primarily for 'holding' rocks/new fish stock, etc...before placing them in the active aquarium. How big is a quarantine tank? Is it set up just as a "mini-me" of the larger tank? With similar sand, rock, protein skimmer...

Does anyone use a simple "tap Water Filter" (brand name API) vs a small RO unit for home water filtering? I've been cruising around on a few websites and seeing things I never knew were out there. But also too new and "green" to have any experience to fall back on.

Will be soon taking on the daunting task of scooping out the nasty crushed coral and replacing with lovely, new fresh sand. Question: 1) What "kind" of sand--I ask this because I have heard many folks refer to "sand" by many, many different names......going to the LFS this week and need to know...

I will be getting a protein skimmer for my 55 gallon tank.....I am new at this and feel sure the fella at the LFS will want to sell me something I may not need.... I want to go 'armed' with a bit of information and knowledge. Any suggestions for a brand--type--pricing? Also...I am a bit...

Sorry--this might get long but I have many, many questions just to get comfortable with where I am after the "disaster"..... I will give the really short version to get up to date -- then the questions. Bought a "used" 55 gallon tank with minimal live rock and few fishes. Everything made the...

**new kid here**:bowdown: 1) I have a Red Sea Marine Kit--having trouble reading the rather vague color differences. yote suggested API kit--will check into that one. Red Sea tests for : pH, Alk, Nitrates, Nitrites, ammonia..... What other kits should I have to be...