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About to fill my tank & fuge to start "cycle" No sand, no rock, just equipment.. Not adding salt yet either.. 50gal corner display 10gal fuge Ok questions: is there a time limit on water to reef (Staying fresh, etc..) What should my flow in the refugium be?? I'm running duel hob overflows...

Can you pair a Blue Spotted Watchman Goby, with any pistol shrimp, like the candycane pistol, or?? Any advice on a beginner cleaning crew welcome I'm doing research on my livestock while I'm in final set-up prep 85 gal Display Tank, 40 gal SUMP, 20 gal QUARNT. Thanks

So I have several fresh water "ponds" on our paper route.. Some are cobered with these discs, they look like mini lily pads.. They are currently in fresh water, but on two side by side ponds, the one with these mini pads, appeared cleaner, and healthier.. Anyone know what these are, and if...

I need some ideas for a fresh to reef & fish with sump, any suggestions, ideas, no matter how wild, however difficult/interesting!! How would you do it?? Since the supplies needed will be roughly half of what it would cost to stock my 90 gallon, Im renting it to my wifes *caugh* goldfish.. And...

I found "70lbs" of live rock on craigslist, he is willing to sell, tote, rock, heater, and powerhead for $150.. Any insight as to what I should look for, if what is in the photo is worth it, etc..

Ok, so I'm not sure which thread to post in(feel free to move), but I have an emergency list of questions regarding purchasing an established aquarium from ebay, I am including pictures and have a general idea of how-to.. To my limited experience: fish only with sand substrate & live rock...

Hello everyone.. I found this forum about a month-two months ago.. I've shared a few stories and listened to several others and my wife and I decided it was about time we introduced ourselves, so I thought I'd tell the tale of my first marine aquarium (not nea a complete chapter either).. My...

While I am waiting for my silicone stain remover products to arrive, I'm looking at this single 1" hole in the side of my tank, thinking its not enough flow.. I am considering AT LEAST a second 1" for the staggered overflow box.. We definitly want a reef aquarium, so flow is high priority, and...

So I've started to cut out all of the old silicone, and while clearing out the waste I noticed stains, but not all of them where the silicone used to be.. I tried vinegar and a magic eraser with no success, next is denatured alcohol, which I will have to pick up tomorrow, unless someone has...

This is my first marine aquarium, and I know I want a pair of Clown fish, but I'd like some advice on hardy communal tankmates and what coral would be good for a beginner such as myself.. I'm working with an 85 gallon display, with a 20 gallon sump, and 10 gallon refugium.. I will also have a 20...

I just acquired an 85gal. glass aquarium, has a 1" hole drilled in the left side.. It is by far a rimless tank, it appears home made, has a 3 11/16" "rim".. I hope to have everything internal except a trickle filter, and protien skimmer.. I am drawing up plans to build a stand and lid, but have...