DJ88's DIY square calcium reactor

The purpose of a Calcium Reactor is to create a constant supply of calcium in the reef environment. Numerous corals and invertebrates use calcium to build their skeletal structure, which depletes this element from the water column. Using a...

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Posted by on 24 July 2006

Lighting options discussed

plan on buying a 90 gal All-Glass Mega Flow Overflow Aquarium with matching canopy. My questions is what lighting options do I have with this setup and how do I mount the lights under the canopy. I plan on having...

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Posted by on 11 March 2006

Picoreef practicalities

Location isn’t the only problem with the picoreef, though. I really think that the tank is too small…or the rock in the tank is too big. I have a really difficult time changing the water or even testing the water...

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Posted by on 11 March 2006

How much to stock?

I have my 20 Gal reef tank with about 25-30Lbs of live rock and I was wondering how many things will fit in the tank without overdoing it. I currently have 1 clownfish (about an inch maybe), 1 royal blue...

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Posted by on 25 January 2006

Fishy Skybridge

Back in my FOLR+cheato days, I built this up to link my 90gal with my 55gal. The fish really seemed to love it, many would take the trip back and forth about 50-100+ times a day. They would actaully have...

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Posted by on 13 January 2006

A Cycled vs Mature Aquarium

To distinguish between the two we must go all the way to the beginning, the very first thing you do when you have your tank set up... At first you start out with nothing but the equipment. You have your...

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Posted by on 13 January 2006

Tank and manifold design

Could you give me some input as to what you think about this design? The top half is looking at the manifold from above.The bottom half is the tank from the back. I've just drawn the plumbing leading down to...

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Posted by on 13 January 2006

Clearing up water?

I have recently added carbon to my filtration and it has done a wonderful job until now. Its been about a week since I added it and the water seems yellowish in tint. I do have a significant amout of...

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Posted by on 9 January 2006

PC Lighting added

While satisfied with the results using my 6500K metal halide light as far as coral growth, intensity etc., the 6500k MH is just a little on the yellow side. I just wanted to bring out the colors of the corals...

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Posted by on 8 January 2006

Saltwater Coral Reef Aquariums: Success Tip #9

Be patient! Only bad things happen quickly in reef tanks. Most good changes happen in several months, not several days or hours. If this is a display item for you (as opposed to a hobby) and you paid to...

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Posted by on 6 January 2006

Perfect results

Ph 8.2 alk/buff 300+ hardness 425 nitrite 0 nitrate a trace, less than 5 ammonia 0 s.g. less than 1.022 temp 78 This is amazing.  The bacteria in the live rock really is taking out the nitrate! I wish...

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Posted by on 6 January 2006

Reef Aquariums: Success Tip #10

Have fun! Some people are SO serious about their saltwater aquariums that they do not see the marvelous beauty and excitement that can be had in the hobby they are trying so hard to be good at. Relax, meet...

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Posted by on 6 January 2006

fish are dying

I have a 55 g tank that always tests good, good salinity,pH,nitrates, nitrites, ammonia. I have had a saltwater tank for approx. 6 mo., I recently purchased a sailfin tang that died about two weeks after I bought it,...

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Posted by on 6 January 2006

Free virtual fish tank - Are you planning to build your own lighting system? Unless

Are you planning to build your own lighting system? Unless you have a good working knowledge of electricity, and how to properly moisture-proof and ventilate light enclosures, WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND THAT YOU DON’T BUILD YOUR OWN LIGHTING SYSTEM! Nearly...

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Posted by on 6 January 2006

AquaResearch - The Research That's Fun

Your First Marine Tank - Fish: "Saltwater tanks require a lot of know-how to establish and maintain. You might want to decide what type of marine tank you will enjoy before you get started. There is a mystique to...

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Posted by on 6 January 2006

Nano tanks

1) the birth of a new nano: I started a new nano-tank. It is 2.5 Gal in volume and I am using a MJ 600 for circ. I have one piece of LR in there now but I am...

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Posted by on 6 January 2006

Reverse Photoperiod

What is reverse photoperiod? When talking reef aquariums, reverse photoperiod is when the lights over the refugium and the lights over the main tank are “on” opposite each other. Why use a reverse photoperiod? The lack of carbon dioxide...

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Posted by on 6 January 2006

Frag tank becomes a zoanthid garden

After re-aquascaping the main display tank to accommodate the new way cool cave rock I found a few months back, (I had it curing in the 55g tank in recycled saltwater with some other live and base rock from...

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Posted by on 6 January 2006

Cucumbers

I am up and running my condys are doing fine and my red hermits are eating like there is no tomorrow. Does anyone have and ideas on cucumbers?...

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Posted by on 6 January 2006

Let Me Help You Out

Gerona: My Saltwater Marine Aquarium 1: "55 gallonns {48 inches long by 14 inches wide and 24 inches deep} saltwater marine aquarium in the early stages of becoming a reef aquarium." I just left a helpful comment on this...

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Posted by on 6 January 2006

COPEPODS & AMPHIPODS

Information and Facts About Copepods & Amphipods It is not unusual at one time or another when keeping a saltwater aquarium to find tiny microscopic-like white bugs swimming or crawling all over your tank. What you are most likely...

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Posted by on 6 January 2006

Sea and Sky: Aquarium Setup & Maintenance (20 gallon saltwater aquarium)

Sea and Sky: Aquarium Setup & Maintenance Setting Up An Aquarium You can work your way up to a reef aquarium after you gain more experience. Most people stay with a fish-only system for at least Via MyBeautifulAquarium...

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Posted by on 6 January 2006

Coralline Algae

With the demise of the last hitchhiker all I’ve got left to observe right now is the coralline algae, which I swear has colored up and spread since I got the live rock two weeks ago. I’ve taken a...

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Posted by on 6 January 2006

Water tests

Ran some quick water tests on the 180 today. Was hoping to see some change with the water change using 50/50 IO/Oceanic mix... forget to test the alk/cal of the new SW. Temp 78F SG 1.024 (still raising it...

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Posted by on 6 January 2006

Reefers Dreams

I was looking around for reef aquariums blogs when I found one called “Reefers Dreams“. The blog hasn’t been updated in a long time and after reading thru several post I can understand why, the blog would more appropriately...

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Posted by on 6 January 2006