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Hello, I haven't been here for a while. I was all ready to set up my tank but life got in the way. Attempt 2 is getting started but my 55 gallon tank needs to be cleaned. I read online that a good way to clean the tank was to use vinegar solution. I went to my local aquarium and they said I...

Hi, been reading a lot and two questions have come up. So it seems that the maintenance of the tank is pretty intensive. That is great since I have a 6 year old who is very into science and this would be a nice entry into chemistry. So what do you do when you go away on vacation? Do you have...

Everyone keeps answering my questions so I will ask some more. From what I am reading crushed coral is not a good idea for the tank. I have seen products that are sand, live sand and mud. Should I go with just one or a mix of different types? Does the size of the grain matter or is it just...

I have been reading the articles and a lot of the posts and it seems that this type of water is a good idea. My question for the people who use it has to do with storage. The filters that I am seeing that are in my price range are 35-40 gpd. So for my 55 that would be a little over a day to...

Hi, I have had a fresh water aquarium for many years but have always had an interest in saltwater aquariums. I have a 55 gallon empty tank with a Fluval 305 canister filter and a remora protein skimmer. I am looking to learn more before I take the plunge. Thanks. Andy