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I live in the NYC area and am looking to sell my setup. Local pick up only. The system is as follows: - Standard 20 gallon tank. - Approximately 20 pounds of live rock. - Approximately 1.5 inches of sand bed. - Heater. - Hang on Aquaclear filter rated for up to 75 gallons. - 100 Watt T5...

I'm wondering; what steps do you take to maintain your reef tank when going away on an extended vacation?

It looks like one of my Tomato Clowns got punched in the eye... Its hard to describe; I've included photos... Is this an injury or is this some sort of eye infection? What should I do about it? #9517 and #7709 - You can see a head on photo: the right eye is black and normal but when you look...

My weekly water change (25%) is due tomorrow. I prepared my water this morning and decided to test the new water going in to the tank tomorrow. Below is a comparison of my current readings and the new water going in... Current Water Replacement Water...

Water changes are more than just about reducing ammonia and nitrates. I've learned it is also about replenishing important nutrients. I've noticed that I must maintain weekly water changes to keep my Alkaline at acceptable levels for a reef aquarium. I've ordered Magnesium and Calcium test...

I've attached some photos of my current setup. If you wouldn't mind, please have a look and tell me what you think based on what you SEE. Give it to me straight... I can take it! #4570 is a head-on view of the tank. It is my understanding that all of the coralline algae is a sign of good water...

The following test results came after a weekly 20% water change on 10/18: Specific Gravity: 1.026 pH: 8.2 Phosphates: .25 Ammonia: 0 Nitrates: 15 Nitrites: 0 Knowing when test results are within "normal parameters" isn't enough. I'd like to understand what these results mean. As an example...

In an effort to further educate myself on the subject of reef keeping, I began reading the pieces available under "Articles" here at Living Reef over coffee. The article; "Why Using Tap Water is a Bad Idea" mentions in the beginning of the third paragraph: " It is quite natural to think that...

Good Morning, As some of you know, I added an BTA to my tank a few months ago. It did well for a few weeks and then suddenly became a bleached mess. I followed recommendations and for a while, it seemed to be bouncing back a tiny bit. Now, it looks like this (see photo). The question is this...

I added a Bubble Tip Anomie to my 3 1/2 year old aquarium two weeks ago. During the first 10 days, it seemed perfectly happy; it hosted one of my tomato clowns, had a healthy appetite and settled in nicely in a spot on the reef. In the last 4 or 5 days, I notice that while it responds to...

In an effort to get my tank to thrive and not just survive, I purchased a canister filter. I want to get some feedback before installing it; specifically on the media to use within the canister. The filter came with activated carbon, ceramic disks and bio balls. I like to use chemi pure...

The importance of excellent water chemistry can not be underestimated; I accept this as fact. I want to learn how to have impeccable water quality. I'd like to purchase the ultimate reefer test kit; one which will cover all tests important to reef keeping and my goal of impeccable water...

Good Morning, My name is Nick and I have been 'reefing" for approximately 3 to 3 1/2 years. I've joined LivingReefs for guidance in a hobby which I love, but haven't had much success. While the inhabitants in my tank survive and seem contented, they don't thrive. From participation here, I...