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Thanks, guys! So far everything is going good otherwise :)

Thanks! Am I gonna have to scrub it off the rocks and vacuum the sand or will it "go away" on it's own...

I have a 55 gallon aquarium that has been up and running for about a month now." Recently some kind of red algae has started growing on the sand and is spreading to the rocks. How do I get rid of it and keep it from coming back?

Thanks for the much needed info, guys. A good skimmer it is!

Ok, so no filter, but plenty of live rock and a good skimmer. It seems that every one that I talk to does things differently. Some say no skimmer...good filter. Others say no sump...quality skimmer. :frustrat:

I'm debating on which canister filter to use. I've found two on Amazon. One is an Aquatop cf400 UV 4-stage 370gph for $89.95. The other is a Fluval 405 340gph for $119.95. Does anyone have an opinion on which would be best for my 55 gallon tank? I'd appreciate any input! Thanks :D

Thanks for the tips! I am definitely going to take my time doing this. I am not in any hurry. I mean, don't get me wrong-i can't wait to see fish in there, but better safe now than sorry later :)

I just bought a used 55 gallon aquarium that the previous owner had set up for saltwater. It came with the sand and all the rocks. Do I need to clean the sand and the rocks before I do any setting up? She had it in storage for quite a while. Thanks in advance

Hello Everyone! I have just begun to set up my first saltwater aquarium. It's a little intimidating, but I'm so glad I found this forum for questions (which I will probably have a lot of) to be answered. I have been wanting to do this for years and I'm glad that I have the opportunity to do...