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pay a visit to colorful reefs and fish on a scuba-diving or snorkeling trip ... when it truly is the City of Light, and making it your own has always been the most compelling reason to visit. Philadelphia is the home ...

Nature Conservancy Magazine: Autumn 2010 - The Nature Conservancy

The Florida Reef Resilience Program brings together scientists ... then leads the way toward the light. Frolicking dolphins aside, the work is a lot less glamorous than it might seem. Boat food, more often than not,

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The guest rooms at Aria feature some of the latest technology like one-touch control of lighting, room temperature, television ... there’s also the Shark Reef Aquarium where you can come face-to-face with some of ...

Earl leaves tires as reminder - Carteret County News

Those tires are from a reef project constructed by the N ... despite a few spots of standing water and light debris, said N.C. Department of Transportation spokesman Nicole Meister. “Things are in pretty good shape ...

River museum campus takes two days to explore - Quad Cities Onlines

... light ... aquariums at the museum. Four are salt-water aquariums holding sea life found at the mouth of the Mississippi at the Gulf of Mexico. Sharks are in a 40,000 gallon Gulf of Mexico tank. The octopus ...

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and will feature light refreshments and hot tea ... Sea Life Aquarium at Legoland ---- New this summer, two male spotted eagle rays have been added to the aquarium's collection; "Atlantis Adventure," a 22-minute film ...

Live lionfish serves as an object lesson - Virgin Islands Daily News

Local biologists and others fear that the invading fish could wreak havoc on the territory’s coral reefs and fisheries ... captured alive in Cane Bay now swims around in a small aquarium in Coles’ office,

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... Aquarium Kaiyukan at the Tempozan Harbor Village is one of the largest ... Two-Face — just kidding), Tasman Sea (dolphin), Great Barrier Reef (butterfly-fish, angelfish), Seto Inland Sea (octopus, lobster ...

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Our spectacular fireworks displays light up your nights ... SHEDD AQUARIUM — 1200 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, (312) 939-2438: Exhibits include “Waters of the World,” “Caribbean Reef,” “Amazon Rising ...

Open Question: 10 gal. reef tank lighting?

Well i need a sufficient 10 gal. reef tank light for corrals. I want something similar to this (link). But i need it under 50. Don't tell me i cant start up a 10 gal. reef tank. I know it would be a cheap light for under 50 but i just need one. Thx! http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.ledbot.com/images/cool/LED-aquarium-moon-light.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.ledbot.com/LED-aquarium.html&usg=__fkZit-SibUU1GFGj2hcdU6wI2HY=&h=535&w=800&sz=598&hl=en&start=0&sig2=w5hlpvjXV62WnEN9AaZoqQ&zoom=1&tbnid=ZfgZyleGsV2b6M:&tbnh=157&tbnw=242&ei=KB2ETOnzFcL48AaDpKxw&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dreef%2Btank%2Blight%2Bfixture%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DN%26biw%3D1354%26bih%3D562%26tbs%3Disch:10,2&um=1&itbs=1&iact=hc&vpx=152&vpy=197&dur=1999&hovh=183&hovw=275&tx=159&ty=57&oei=KB2ETOnzFcL48AaDpKxw&esq=1&page=1&ndsp=12&ved=1t:429,r:0,s:0&biw=1354&bih=562sry the link doesnt work something that stands on top like a light fixture? more

Resolved Question: Need help getting water set up for 2.5 gallon Aquarium?!!!?

I have ... -2.5 gallon Marineland Tank (Rectangular Shape) -Red Sea Deco Art Nano Filter (Hangs off of side) -Marina LCD Digital Aquarium Thermometer -API Stress Coat Plus (Fish & Tap Water Conditioner) -API Tap Water Conditioner (Dechlorinator) -API High Range pH Test Kit (Not The Test Strips) -An Incandescent light cover -A Ceramic Coral Reef thing and a plastic plant for decorations -Estes' SpectraStone(Fresh Water Aggregate) -And Disgusting New Jersey Tap Water >Possible Fish to be Kept in Aquarium -Choice of Fish #1 ~2 small goldfish or 2 small Guppies Choice of fish #2 ~1 Betta Fish or 1 Angelfish [Ive tried setting up the tank and tested the pH of the water and came out to be 8.2-i know it is too high. I really want to make sure everything is right before i get the fishes]I was a little unclear on the fish i plan to keep in the tank. I mean to only have 1 or 2 fish. I understand my tank is really small. And i have decided to keep one betta more

Resolved Question: How much flow for a reef tank?

Ok so i have a saltwater aquarium,29 gallons,with A tomato Clownfish ,Royal Gramma,a feather duster,watchman goby with pistol shrimp,hermits,and two conchs.Anyways I love it and all,but i also want to turn into a Nano Reef.I all ready have a standard power head that produces 170 ghs.I heard that i would need more power heads and i was wondering if the Hydor Koralia would be ok.Also I mainly want to do soft corals so would the Aquasun light fixture Zoomed work?It's hard to find T-5 lights that are 30" :) thank you. more

Resolved Question: Is this sort of thing actually possible?

Whilst looking through images at pico reefs, as I am thinking of setting one up, I can across this. http://www.fishtankpet.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/fishtankpet_aquarium_lights.jpg Is it really possible? Also, can you help me about setting up a 1.5 gallon pico reef from a glass vase? Thanks more

Resolved Question: What type of lighting does live rock need?

I want to make my 30 gallon a little nano reef tank but at the moment i'm planning fish only with live rock. So does live rock need that full spectrum lighting to grow or does it go fine under just your average fluro aquarium lights?People i know what live rock is and when i say 'grow' i would've thought you understood that people mean the organisms on the rock. more

Resolved Question: saltwater tank help about what light i need?

ok iv had my saltwater tank for about 8 months and everythang is going good i was thankin about do more then just fish so i was seeing what light do i need for soft coral i looked at this light but idk if it would work ok / 36 Inch Coralife Aqualight Dual T5 Lamp High Output Fixture / i now that there one that has 4 bulbs and its good for coral but i didnt know if 2 bulb is ok to well help if u can thanks o this is the detels about the light to Description Main Features 36 Inch Coralife Aqualight Dual T5 Lamp High Output Fixture Coralife Aqualight High Output T5 Fixtures. They provide significantly more light than conventional fluorescent systems. High Output T5 lighting is an excellent choice for saltwater, reef, or freshwater tropical aquariums. •Low Profile Allows Aquarium to be Focal Point •Adjustable Mounting Legs •Includes 10,0000K Daylight and Actinic Blue Lamps •Single Power Cord, Built In On/Off Switch •Acrylic Splash Guard •Available in 24”, 30”, 36” and 48” Length more

Voting Question: What is the recommended lighting for reef aquariums?

Resolved Question: Lighting for an aquarium?

For an aquarium which is 18inches deep, what lighting is required to maintain a healthy reef aquarium? I can't afford Metal Halides ;P So what would you suggest?The tank is only 2ft long so it's hard to find lights which are bright enough while still fitting the hood more

Resolved Question: What are reef aquarium lights for?

I bought a 55 gallon tank, and had this asome huge light fixture. But the lights were not the original white light, they were like blue-ish or purple-ish. Saw this stamp on them and it said "Coral Sun". Wich I guess is the brand. Any ways, I looked up reef lights on google and pics with Salt Water aquariums with blueish light appeared. So I guess the lights I have must be for something in a saltwater aquarium. But I dont have saltwater!! I have fresh water, will this light hurt my fish?? Or cause damage to the decor or plastic plants? I was planning on getting live plants, will this light help plants grow? Or do I need the white floracent light?? What are these lights used for exactly?? more

Resolved Question: How can I grow plants in aquarium?

I just recently got this 55 gallon tank. And with it came this huge hood. It had 4 long lights on it. When the guy I bought it from showed me they worked, the lights where purple or bluish in color? What are these used for? I searched them up, and found something named reef lights, witch are blueish purple aquariam lights. Are these the ones I have? If yes, will they over heat the water? Or burn or hurt my fish?? I dont have a saltwater tank, A freshwater one is what I have. Anyways, I was also wondering, are these the lights used to grow Real marine plants?? Because I bought these marine plant bulbs once, and put them in my 20 gallon, witch had an ordinary white light, and they never grew, so I guess I needed some special light. Will this blue light help the plants grow? Or how can I grow aquarium plants, live ones, not plastice, plastic ones got boring. Thanks for any help! And what are the blue or purple lights for?? more

Voting Question: Can I cycle my BioCube Reef Aquarium while in Europe for a month?

I will be in Europe for 31 days and would like to cycle my tank while I am there, could I add my live rock and sand and let the nitrogen cycle occur when I am away, I can have the lights be on a timer so that there will be light exposure while I am gone. Thanks. ANY advice is appreciated. more

Voting Question: 30 gallon tall reef aquarium? help asap?

i need to put a backing on my reef tank and i dont want to put a shity looking plastic picture on the back. i know you can paint the back and i think thats what i wanna do. but i wanna know whats a good color to use to reflect the most light and still look good. and is there a certain type or brand of paint thats gonna be better and not fade under strong light? basically what am i looking for and what do i need to buy? more

Resolved Question: my florescent bulb on my aquarium keeps flickering?

I have a light strip from home depot for florescent bulbs on my fish tank... i just bought a new Reef Sun 50/50 and it will not stop flickering... the bulb i had in before is completely fine and still work so i dont think its a grounding problem... do you think i bought a bad bulb?its not the same type of bulb the old one is just for like a house or something the new one is made for aquariums more

Resolved Question: Lighting for a marine aquarium setup?

i have a 10 gallon aquarium i plan on making into a Nano reef, i know corals require a good amount of lighting and I'm wondering if this fixture would be able to fit a fluorescent light capable of keeping corals happy. http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2754552&lmdn=Fish if so what would i be looking for? i have the 20 inch. more

Resolved Question: setting up a mini reef marine aquarium?

hi,i will soon be setting up a 3ft mini reef saltwater aquarium.but am bit confused about lighting. i have the tank and all other equipment needed. can anyone recomend a light system or good uk website.was thinking of keeping couple grammas,clown fish and maybe fanworm inverts etc. more

Resolved Question: Which lighting system would be better?

Ok Im looking for a lighting system for a 12 gal nano reef which I purchased and is on its way. the first option.http://www.petmountain.com/product/aquarium-light-fixtures/505390/12-2-x-18-watt-straight-pin-.html second optionhttp://www.petmountain.com/product/aquarium-light-fixtures/515777/18-36-watts-1x18-watt-10k-daylight-%20-1x18-watt-460nm-actinic-.html third option http://www.petmountain.com/product/aquarium-retrofit-kits/504823/current-usa-nova-t5-retrofit-10k-lighting-kit.html more

Resolved Question: How much should I sell my 30 gallon Reef Aquarium for?

This tank has a black wood cabinet, built in T5 lighting in hood, Rena 3 filtration system, 20 lbs of live rock, and live sand, numerous corals, 2 clown fish and a yellow tang. It has been established for 2 years and I am looking for a good home. Moving and can't take it with me=( more

Resolved Question: I have random red stuff growing on my sand in my fish tank? How to get rid of it?

The stuff kinda looks like the stuff on this website http://www.reefland.com/forum/reef-aquariums/22668-what-red-stuff-my-sand-bed-how-can-i-get-rid.html It is forming more on the back of my fish tank however. I just tested the water for nitrate, nitrite, alkalinity, and ph and they all in the ok and acceptable range. Lets see, in my fish tank i have two clarky clown fish, 2 sea anemone (one long tentacle, and another is a small white one with purple on the tip of each tentacle), one small yellow fish with 3 stripes down its body, 10 snails, and 2 crabs. I just got the long long tentical anemone and the yellow fish 2 weeks ago. I have a 29 gallon fish tank, it has about 30 pounds of live rock too. I feed my fish every other day, and i drop pellets in that my clown fish feed my anemone also every other day. Lets see, i have a Hagen Glo lighting set up, and a bio wheel filter. The tank has only been up for about 6 months. i have no skimmer. i also put balance blocks in it after each one disolves. Any ideas how to get rid of it? more

Resolved Question: 60 gallon saltwater reef. stocking??

recently got a 60 gallon cube saltwater aquarium. it has lights needed for soft corals and some hard corals so i figured a reef tank would be pretty....... i really want some larger fish, lots of smaller fish and inverts, and i already have a damsel im going to move to this tank. damsel is very peaceful. what would you suggest. keep it colorful more

Resolved Question: Nano Reef Necessities?

I'm really wanting to set up a nano reef aquarium by converting my 20 gallon fresh into one. I went to my LFS and they told me the 2 things I would absolutely need is a protein skimmer and actinic lighting. I know the lighting is a must, but is the skimmer? I have an aquaclear 50 filter. I can take carbon out to keep it from lowering PH. more

Resolved Question: Marine Aquarium Lighting?

Before I continue to build my SW aquarium, I want to get the right lighting. It's a 50 Gal. tank (48" long, 12" wide, and 18" high). I have have two lighting hoods. I had bought two 15W actinic T8 fluorescent bulbs, but am now questioning whether that will be good enough for a reef tank? Any help is appreciated, thank-you! more

Resolved Question: Soft Coral Care? PLEASE HELP!?

OK I'm hoping to setup a 33 Gallon reef aquarium. I've Heard that Soft Corals are the easiest to care for is this true and what are there needs? I have a Standard double compact Florescent Lighting strips but I do not know if that would be enought lighting wise? I have an oversized external filter that can power an aquarium twice the size of mine and a good skimmer and power head. Can you give me a very basic care guide on the best corals for beginners? THANKS!!! more

Resolved Question: How much would a 55 gallon reef setup cost?

I am setting up a reef aqarium and am wondering how much it will cost. I have the aquarium. How much would it cost including liverock, sand, high intensity light, coral, and sump setup? more

Voting Question: Do i have to have my metal hallide lamp on all 12 hours a day?

i have a marine reef aquarium and i wanted to have a go now at keeping some hard corals i purchased the metal halide lighting a few days ago but it burns to much electricity to keep on 12 hours a day so can i have flourescents on early morning and at night and just have the halide on during the main hours 12am 1pm 2pm 3pm & 4pm or will this affect the hard corals growth? more

Resolved Question: In a reef aquarium do you just need a protein skimmer? no other filters needed?

i plan to start a 50g reef tank, do u just need a protein skimmer as a filter? do u need any other filters like a chem filter,bio, or mech? im really confused on what kinda filters i need n stuff. so far i know i need - 50g tank, heater, powerheads, good lighting, ph/nitirite/nitrate/ammonia tester, hydrometer, protein skimmer, do i need a filter? im soo confused a person told me no i dont need 1 cause i got live rock n sand n another said a filter is a MUST with a protein skimmer im confuse. help? lol im new 2 all this. more

Resolved Question: Reef Aquarium Questions!?

Ok!... So after a few weeks of planning I have decided I'm going to make a cool 300 gallon salt water aquarium for my newborn son to grow up to. I picked out some unique and compatible fish including a tang, some butterfly fish, lots of cardinals, hawkfish, clown fish, an eel, ect. Anyways, all the fish I selected were deemed safe for a reef, so i decided I'm going to make a reef. Before I get started in choosing specific things, I got a few questions concerning reef aquariums. First, I think I'm going to get live rock. What exactly is live rock? I think it is just rocks that contain a lot of minerals and make good foundations for reefs. Is that correct? And is live rock necessary for corals and plants? Also another concern is lighting. Does each plant and coral organism require similar amounts of lighting? And would too much light be a problem, say if one organism needed more light to thrive so I raised the lighting in the tank? There is also hard of soft coral. Can I keep hard and soft coral together in the same tank? And as far as growth, I can't seem to find any information on the growth of coral, but at some point it will stop right? My next questions concerns cleaning. Would it be fine to get some colorful shrimp and\or snails or nudibranches(which I guess is like a sea slug)? Could those live in a community with fish, or would they just get eaten? My final question regards filtration. I think I can just go buy some saltwater from my pet store. But I keep hearing about a protein skimmer. Is that a filter or separate? And I'm assuming I have to get a heavy duty filter for like a 300 some gallon tank. However, wouldn't that kind of defeat the purpose of the cleaning organisms?(the shrimp, snails, or slugs i might put in the aquarium). Also, would the filter be different because it's a reef? And I herd that the live rock and actual reef system kind of filters the water. Is that true? OK! I know it's a lot of questions. These are the questions I couldn't find online and figure Id try to get a slight grasp on what I can before I call and ask the fish salesman who might just try to sell me a whole bunch of stuff. Anyways, please answer what you can, thanks. more

Resolved Question: Problem with sebae anemone....Reef Keepers Help!!!?

I purchased a sebae anemone from petco 5 days ago. It has stayed at the bottom of the tank ever since I got him. He rarely moved and my clownfish does not even acknowledge him. Anyway just now the anemone moved into a dark part of the aquarium. I happen to catch my powder blue tang, dip his nose into the anemone. Although the anemone did not catch him, the tang is now lying at the bottom of the tank barely breathing. I guess what I want to know is. Was the powder blue fatally stung? Is my anemone and or powder blue tang going to make it? How do I know if the anemone is already dying and to just remove him. BTW I am reef keeper with excellent water quality. I have Metal Halides lighting my tank so the anemone has everything it needs for the most part. more

Resolved Question: Should i get a T5 lighting or a metal halide for my saltwater reef tank?

I have a 75 gallon bow front saltwater aquarium. I'm planning to start a reef tank. Should I get a T5 or a metal halide? I heard that T5 is fine for the height of my tank plus a metal halide tank is pretty expensive. Any suggestions?If I get T5 lighting will I be able to keep many varieties of corals/clams or only a few since it is not as strong as metal Halide? more

Resolved Question: Im really interested in seting up a reef aquarium...?

I have a freshwater tank now kinda learning on something basic but i want to start my on nano reef. i dont have much room so i am looking at a 20 gallon high tank. my dad has a 220 gallon reef tank and i love it so i want my own. what materials do i need? i am going to get a basic hang on the back filter and a skimmer. but i need some ideas on lights and a good skimmer thats not gunna cost me a ton. any other advice would be much appreciated. i need to know everything i need to start and keep a nano reef allive. more

Resolved Question: What is a good reef light for 29 gallon tank?

I'm looking for a decent light to use one a 29 gallon 30" long aquarium. Either power compact or possibley T5's would work. I want at least 4W per gallon but would prefer 6W-8W. Does anyone know of such a light? more

Resolved Question: Saltwater aquarium light?

If you have a JBJ compact flourecent light fixture for a 125 gallon aquarium, could you keep coral with the light? The light holds 2 fixtures. Im wanting to get started into a reef aquarium but am not sure if the light fixture is made for a reef. If this light is not made for a reef, what kind of light should I get? more

Resolved Question: I have an established saltwater aquarium, it is a 65 gallon hexagon tank, and wanted to switch to a reef?

and fish set up. I have proper heat, filtration, and protein skimmer.I have live sand but no live rock yet. I was just wondering if anybody out there with the same basic tank could tell me about how much live rock they used in their setup and what type of light they found was the best for this tank? Thanks Sam more

Resolved Question: I have a 10 gallon tank, looking for a pet but not fish!?

I just retired my 10 gallon marine reef aquarium and have a 15 watt full spectrum reef light, regular light, fixture, along with a nice all glass aquarium. I'd like to create a miniature environment or something cool looking. What kind of small interesting animals could I have (like sorts of reptiles, amphibians, crustaceans, ect.)? Thank you :)I already have a 30 gallon tropical aquarium and a 300 gallon outdoor pond, I just cleared out this saltwater reef aquarium so I defiantly don't need anymore fish! more

Voting Question: I am trying to start a 10 gallon dwarf seahorse/reef aquarium. Besides the seahorses and a cleaner shrimp,?

I am wanting to get the Giant Green Polyp Duncan, the Australian Big Polyp Blastomussa, a trumpet coral, and a white pom pom xenia. I just purchased an Eclipse 1 with a wet/ dry bio-wheel filtration system that also comes with one fluorescent light fixture that can only do 15w. My questions are, should i return the eclipse 1 and get a different filter, a protein skimmer, or both? (since my aquarium is so small do i really need a protein skimmer or can I just do with a filter?) Also, will one 15watt light (6500K or 20,000K) be enough for those four corals or should I get a different light fixture capable of more wattage? Or will my current setup of the Eclipse 1 be sufficient for the dwarf seahorses, cleaner shrimp, and those four corals? If you could provide me links to your recommendations I would really appreciate it.I guess I am just wondering will the corals be ok, i can get different fish. I specifically chose those because they require low to medium light and water flow so my main question is still will those corals be able to handle those specifications or will I have to get a new filter and light fixture? I'd rather have just the corals by themselves if I can't have the dwarf seahorses with them. more

Resolved Question: 10 Gallon Saltwater Nano Supplies?

I have the list of supplies below and I was wondering if I was missing anything: Aquarium Instant Ocean Aquarium Salt Instant Ocean Hydrometer Marineland Emperor 280 Bio Wheel Filter Power Head Lighting Nature's Ocean Bio-Activ Live Aragonite Reef Sand Or Nature's Ocean Premium Marine Substrates NLS Marine Flakes and Pellets Stealth Pro Heater Thermometer Live Rock Fish Inverts I will eventually get a protien skimmer, another heater, and a bigger tank. So here are my questions: 1. Am I missing anything? 2. Will theMarineland Emperor 280 Bio Wheel Filter be too big for a 10 gallon? It is rated for 30-50 gallon... 3. What power head(s) would be best for the tank? 4. For the light im looking at this one: http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=16770&prodid=34676&catid=3 Is that a good light. It is not likley that there will be coral. Just Live rock and fish. For a 20" tank should I get the 18" or 24"? Do you know how these light fixtures go on the tank? 5. Which sand would be better? This: http://www.petco.com/product/7452/Nature-s-Ocean-Bio-Activ-Live-Aragonite-Reef-Sand.aspx?CoreCat=LN_Shopping_FishSupplies_GravelandSubstrates or http://www.petco.com/product/7534/Nature-s-Ocean-Premium-Marine-Substrates.aspx?CoreCat=LN_Shopping_FishSupplies_GravelandSubstrates ? Are those considered live sand? 6. How many watts per gallon is a FOWLR? With Coral? 7. Are Yellow Clown Gobys common fish? Are they usually found at petco? Please Help!I would like 15-20 pounds of live rock.The closest store is 3 hours (which is the petco). The people that work at that petco know ALOT about fish and take care of there fish very well. It is a very clean store and you rarley if ever see sick or dead fish there unless the store recieved them that way. There is a pet quarters (a chain store also) store across the street but they don't get much saltwater fish.... The local store is horrible. They know nothing about fish. They have saltwater fish on display in a marineland 5 gallon hex!! All of these stores are in the same city 3 hours away....Petco's marine fish actually look a little better than there freshwater. I have never been in that petco and seen marine fish sick. There are only a few times I have been in their and seen Fresh Water sick. more

Resolved Question: Upgrading Fluorescent tube bulb 20w for marine tank?

I currently have a fluorescent tube light with 20w (not sure of how much K it has).. it was a default one that came with my starter tank kit... and I am looking for upgrade it since I have some reef in my tank now... My first question is: can I get those fluorescent that are sold in hardware stores (homedepo/rona) that promise higher Watts and Kelvin (and are cheaper)? or do i have to buy the special ones from aquarium stores? Question 2: If i am upgrading it to a higher watts do i need to change the fuse (there is a green fuse in my light hood) and the ballasts? or whats the max that i can go? Thank You more

Voting Question: Which Fish Should I Put in a 75 Gallon Aquarium?

i am going to purchase a 75 gallon aquarium with the stand and hood and light and filter and all that other expensive stuff. i am going to make it a freshwater tropical tank. what fish could i put in there so it would look VERY ALIVE and natural (like maybe a fake reef or a really pretty pond???). i don't need to know right away because i still need to purchase everything and get the water set and let it sit and adjust. thanks so much! more

Resolved Question: Going to start a saltwater tank soon, and I have a few questions?

With income tax return time coming up, I've been planning on putting together a saltwater aquarium. I thought about going with a reef tank... but I'm not sure if the set up I'm going with will be right for corals and fish both. I would appreciate answers to the following questions that I could use some clarification on. 1) The tank size I've chosen is 44 us gallons. After doing some research, I'm of the opinion that with fish, it would be too small for corals. Do you agree? 2) Lighting.. With coral I've read you want at least 4 watts per gallon.. but that's it. So this is somewhat of a two part question a) If I had corals, how much lighting and what spectrum or combination of spectrums would you recommend. b) If I had no corals, how much lighting and what spectrum would you recommend? 3) I've heard that if you have live rock, no filter is needed. True or false? (Yes, I read to have powerheads focused on the live rock. 4) This is the big question I had, and I would appreciate as detailed an answer as you can provide, even if it's 20 pages long. What the heck is live rock anyway!? And how does it help break down waste? more

Resolved Question: Reef aquarium lighting?

I have a 29 gallon fish and live rock tank. Im looking for a 30 inch light that would be good for upgrading it to a reef aquarium. Im hoping to find something for under $200. I was looking at the coralife T5 series. Does anyone have any suggestions? more

Resolved Question: Is this all I need for my reef aquarium w/fish + inverts?

Skimmer, Sump(micro balls), Halide lighting, calcium solutions, frozen brine shrimp food, ph/amonia/nitrate/etc testing kits, salt, tap water sterilizing solution (will buy store made water now that I have anemones/corals), live sand/live rock, 2 power heads for current, 2 heaters... My tank is 75 gallons (48" long, 19" deep)... right now has: 2 damsels, 2 clown fish, hammer coral, some other type of coral, 2 blood shrimp, brittle sea star, and a flame Angel. BTW: my tank is 1.5 months old... everything looks like its doing great! THANKS! more

Resolved Question: Reef aquarium lighting advice needed?

I am building a 46gal bow front reef right now and needed advice on lighting. I am not too familiar with what I need. I read that I need 4 to 8 watts per gallon for reef aquariums. Is that the only parameter I should be worried about? I would like to not be limited on the types of corals I can keep but I know that is unlikely due to my budget, but what do you recommend? Should I be looking to get compact fluorescents, VHO T-5s, metal halides or what? I'd like to keep the lighting under $200 if possible more

Resolved Question: Brown Algae in my Cycling Salt Water Aquarium... HELP!?

I have brown Algae in my salt water aquarium thats cycling (been over a month)... I dont wanna clean the tank and do water change because of its 'cycling', how do I get rid of it? Currently my tank dosn't have much... 2 clowns...2 small blue damsels...some bleached coral... live rock....live sand...2 fans...weak flouresent light (my halide light is on its way)... and I have a wet/dry trickle filter. My tank is 75 gallons. I want coral/reef/anemones in the near future!I dont have a protein skimmer hooked up yet... should there be one(1 month old tank)? more

Resolved Question: Is this Light the PERFECT Light for my Salt water AQUARIUM?

Hey guys is this the light that can suit just about anything I want in my tank? MY TANK: 48" long, 18" deep, reef/coral/fish tank THE LIGHT: http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=3578+3733+8075+20394&pcatid=20394 Will this light harm any coral/reef/fish? Is this light suitable for a blue maxima clam? THANKS!! more

Resolved Question: Which Light will best Suit my Aquarium?

Will this light suit my tank? LIGHT: Nova Extreme T-5 Fixtures w/Lunar Lights TANK: 75 gal. (48in) TANK TYPE: Fish + Reef/Coral Will this light device allow the growth of coral and reefs? Light Specs: ~High Output T-5 fluorescent bulbs PLUS LED lunar lights ~Provides complete 24-hour lighting for your reef aquarium ~48", 432 watts(Total), (T-5 Bulbs)8-54 watt, 4 Lunar Lights OR Coralife Lunar Aqualight Plus Compact Fluorescent Fixture, 4X96 Watt, 48 inch ~ Two 96 Watt Actinic and two 96 Watt 10K compact fluorescent lamp ~ Four Blue Moon Glow LEDs ~Three On/off switches (one for the actinic bulb, one for the daylight bulb, and one for the lunar lights) & three power cords -THANKS!!!P.S.: I'd like this light to suit just about any coral/reef/aquatic animal for my 75 gal tank. Thanks again more

Resolved Question: can replace light tube in existing lighting fixture (48 ") to support a reef/coral/invertebrate aquarium?

Rather than buying a whole new lighting system currently I have a florescent 48" tube. I plan on establishing invertebrates for a reef tank. Will replacing the bulb be sufficientRather than buying a whole new lighting system currently I have a florescent 48" tube. I plan on establishing invertebrates for a reef tank. Will replacing the bulb be sufficient? This is only one tube light and the tank is a 75 gallon tank more

Resolved Question: Aquarium Lighting??????????????

I have a tetra art aquarium that has a 15 watt lighting system do i have to use the tetra bulbs or could i use a different make as i want to do a reef tank and would like to get a bulb which is compatible for corals. would this work?? would like answers from people who have had experience ith this tank not just a proberly thanks more

Resolved Question: What else do I need to start a salt water aquarium?

I would like some personal product recommendations. I currently have a 5 gallon freshwater aquarium with an aqua tech filter. I replaced the light that came with the tank and now have a 10 watt 50/50 Coralife mini compact fluorescent light. I want to switch my tank over so that I can have a mini coral reef and maybe a clown fish or one-two small fish. What products would you say I need to switch this tank to saltwater? Any thing from sand/substrate to salt brand. more

Resolved Question: Lighting for coral tank?

I have a 28 gallon reef aquarium it has 1 65watt light bulb. Ive been think about upgrading to a light with 2 65 watt light bulbs. What would be the benefits. Also would it be a good idea to upgrade.also will it help my existing corals grow quickersorry the lighting is power compact lighting more

Resolved Question: Do I need a protein skimmer on a nano reef aquarium?

Im starting a nano reef in a 6 gallon fluval edge, I'm going to put diy power compact lighting. I'm going to use a SubCurrent Internal Wet/Dry Filter by Current USA. I also might use a small HOB filter. Do I need a protein skimmer? If I do what kind would work on that tank. I plan on keeping several soft corals, like mushrooms, zoas etc... and some clean up crew, snails, hermit crabs, maybe a peppermint shrimp or two. No fish more

Resolved Question: Marine tank lighting?

After a trip to the Great Barrier Reef i am now converting my tropical Tank to a Marine Tank. I work with animals, but have never dealt with a Marine aquarium. For the Coral and the Marine fish, do I need BOTH the blue and white light? or just the blue light in the reflector? more

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