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Was wondering how often you are supposed to change t5s? I just got mine but preparing knowledge for the future.

Hey everyone, So today is the day! Whoohoo! Picking up the misses after work and going straight the the LFS to grab all the hardware I need. I'm going with: 30 gallon aquarium and stand ( of course) Ebo Jäger heater 150 watts 2 Koralia 2 power heads A hob filter that will be running filter...

I have read a few posts on this topic but would like to be clear on the subject. I was originally going to buy 35 pounds of live rock. That would have been inn the vicinity of 150 dollars or so. What would be a good ratio to seed dry rock and how long would this add to my initial cycle?

Hey everyone, I just discovered my local grocery store sells both distilled and RO water which is wonderful. However, having to fill up 10+ 3 gallon jugs at the machine will be incredibly time consuming and a pain in the ass. My plan is to get the initial water from my LFS and then supplement...

Hey everyone, I have finally figured out my system and am wondering how it sounds. If it's a green light it should be up and running in the next few weeks, with photos of course lol. Here is a list of equipment: 30 Gallon aquarium Current nova extreme HO t5s or Marineland reef capable LEDs (...

The day of tank purchase if fast approaching and the amount of reading I've done is mind boggling lol. With regards to lighting, since we are getting a smaller tank then we first though we now have extra money for other goodies. Should I consider trying out LEDs or go with a more standard t5...

Hey everyone, Every time I ask a question, a new one pops in my head. I am trying to decide if I want to take the easy way and go with a Nano Cube tpye premade system, or do it the old school will and build my system in parts. I have read that all of the biological filtration comes from your LR...

Hey Everyone, I have done some research on this for the past few hours and I am getting alot of conflicting information on a majority of forums. Anyway I am planning on setting up a 29 gallon nano in the next few weeks. I was wondering what I decent CUC would be for said aquarium. I was think a...

Hey everyone, Just out today starting to research stuff for my upcoming build. The LFS near me at a bunch of Nano Reefs set-up. I have always had a soft spot for the art form of keeping small ecosystems and was intrigued by the system. Anyway, I understand the added attention a smaller system...

Hey Living Reefs members! My name is Andrew and i am incredibly excited to join your community. In a few short weeks I will be graduating school and will finally have the time and money to begin building my first marine system. I have been in the hobby for about 10 years however i have only...