Recent content by nspiro88

Does any have any experience with Christmas tree worms? Are they beneficial? Thanks, Nick

I didn’t think my tank would cycle since I put water, sand and LR in from an established tank. However, I noticed a brown diatom bloom on Monday. How do I get rid of it? Should I leave it alone? I tested everything and all my levels are on the mark. Should I add power heads and do water 10%...

Eventually I want to setup a quarantine tank. I wanted to keep it relatively simple and planned on getting a 24 Gallon Nano Cube since it is a all-in-one setup. I am new to saltwater and have heard that keeping a UV Sterilizer in a QT tank is a good move. Would you all agree? However, if I have...

First, I have got to thank Frank Perkins and Sam for their generosity. These guys spent hours helping me set everything up and answered all of my newbie questions. Frank even swung by last saturday to help me change a return hose out and lend advice to this complex but great hobby. This tank...

I see there are a lot of people that have been building their own sumps and refugiums. This inspired me to add an acrylic dividing wall to my oceanic sump last week at an attempt to make a small refugium. Needless to say, it didn’t work. First, I had no idea what I was doing. Secondly, I didn’t...

Please bear with me here....I have never mixed saltwater before. After I get my mix and blend it with the water, is there anything else I need to do besides making sure everything is mixed well? Do I need to keep it circulating? Do I need to keep it heated? How much should I keep on hand at a time?

I have been researching raising your own food. Time and time again I see the "experts" say how brine shrimp lacks the nutrition needed to sustain your aquarium livestock. People seem to recommend Misys shrimp as their food of choice. How do I go about buying a hatchery to raise these little...

I have experience with saltwater fish but no experience with corals. I know there are limitless factors to take into consideration when choosing corals for an aquarium, i.e. water flow, lighting, feeding, etc. What are 4-5 basic corals that are easy to maintain, work under power compacts and are...

If I had live rock but wasnt ready to put it in my tank...(i.e. I've got the LR several days before the tank.) Can I put all of the LR in buckets with plenty of saltwater and place it outside in the sun during the day and inside the garage at night? Or do I need to keep it heater and lighted...

I am about to buy a 62G Tub. I want to buy new lights but dont want to spend an arm and a leg. What brand and type of lights would be good for a fish and soft coral tank?

When you add something new to a tank, is it better to turn your lights off for the process, or keep them on? I didnt know if having them off would cause less stress on the object. In addition, I see that many members rubberband items in there tank, i.e. mushrooms, corals, etc. Does this cause a...

I have never had a anemone before, but since they move so much, can i glue them to a rock like people do corals, etc.

what kind of fish can i put with a baby dwarf lion fish? He is small and passive.

I noticed today that I am starting to get a reddish brown alage in my tank on the back wall and on the biowheel. How do I get rid of it? Is it bad? I need your help.

I just wanted to say thank you to everyone on this forum who have helped answer all my questions and get everything setup and running. I know I ask alot of questions but I'd be lost with out everyones help, so again thank you very much. Godbless, Nick