set-up

Hey guys, I just set up my permanent 10g QT tank yesterday. Salt is at 1.026 and running a HOB w/bio wheel. Temp at 80*. So now my questions, I just purchased some fresh shrimp from the local grocery and was wondering if I should cut up the shrimp (how many?) and place in a stocking to hold it...

Hey guys this is my first post here (been browsing for advice for a while now :D). This is my first saltwater tank. I have previously owned freshwater only (chiclids). My tank has been up and running for 3 months now. I have been at stable parameters for 2 1/2 months with a great amount of...

Hello, I'm planning out a BioCube 29 HQI build and had a general outline to run by the forum: Basic Set-Up: <TABLE style="WIDTH: 184pt; BORDER-COLLAPSE: collapse" border=0 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=245><COLGROUP><COL style="WIDTH: 184pt; mso-width-source: userset; mso-width-alt...

Hi guys, just got my new 90g tank, single overflow.... And I had a few questions for you guys, thanks.... * How much sand should I use for set-up. * How much live rock? I was thinking @ 100 * What size pump should I use? Thanks guys, hope to hear from yinz..

To ALL: I (a relative newbie) am wanting to expand to a 220 gal tank I would like the system to be as automated as possible and to leverage technology as much as possible to run the system. I am looking for any set-up diagrams and any advice that includes the following items: 1. Refugium 2...

Hello everyone. I am planning to set up a reef tank in March. I have had previously had saltwater tanks and did pretty well with them. Due to budgetary issues I had to tear down my tanks and leave the reefing community for a while. After a trip to the aquarium I could no longer deal with the...

Hello, I'm looking to setup my first aquarium and to specifically house a peacock mantis shrimp. I've been doing lots of reading and I've gathered a list of what I want to buy, but I'd like some expert feedback before making any purchases. I also still have some questions at this point and...

The Flow will be going over the back and the sump will be a DIY 10G with three chambers. The beginning of the flow will start with a surface skimmer down to the first chamber of the sump. In the first chamber there will be a HOT protein skimmer. The water then over-flows to the second chamber...