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Hi Gene0514, I started a little Saltwater experiment myself about 4 (5?) weeks ago, going through similar experience...BTW don't you also hate that API Nitrate Test? That 30 sec + 1min shaking drives me nuts, but it looks quite yellow ->0, too me, don't know what the precision on that test is...

Thanks to everybody for sharing their experience. I'll give that a try with a 10G, then again a 20G -L would be nice, only question is how I sneak in another tank? My son allowed me to convert his 10G to Salt once the inhabitants have died? (He's four) Hmm, perhaps I'll have to convert while...

Nice stuff! It says that summer is the best time to collect, how about now or let's say in a month or two? Nothing to be caught? Besides of course freezing to death, is winter no good? I had no idea that there is a local seahorse! Very happy to have found this forum!

e. that's exactly what I've in mind, low (lowest) bioload 10G local, I wish I'd have as much control over the heat in my apt., it's either ON =85F or OFF=outside temp+x, and I don't even have control over on or off, welcome to Brooklyn Rentals... How's the mussel doing?

Stunning! Totally hooked! I remember that a friend of my parents, a biology teacher, had a couple of small tanks in her basement many years ago, sea stars, crabs, and macroalgae, I thought it to be the coolest thing I had ever seen. She lived right next to the waterfront and would get fresh NSW...

Fantastic to see that stuff! I also followed the TAP discussion. And I've to say, that I don't know yet. For now I'm playing with the 5 Gallon tank and I'm using regular shop bought distilled water, for 5 G that's no problem. Made a ridiculous stupid mistake and topped off with distilled...

Has anybody tried to keep a local / cold / Atlantic Tank? no question -> big chiller needed... would love to hear any experience...

xoomercom, the canister filter is out, wish I could trade it for a skimmer... So you're using TAP? I got myself a TDS meter and it reads 059ppm, which seems pretty clean, however it's not "Zero" of course, and who knows what other stuff is in the water that the TDS can't detect... Anyway, I'd...

Thanks everybody! So I guess the canister filter is gone... With treating source water, I really want to check out those ionexchange things, if I could find those resins in bulk somewhere, I might be able to build one myself. Why am I so sceptical about setting up a RODI in the bathroom? I...

I'm in Fort Greene, will try to swing by on Sunday. In terms of treating source water: You guys carry, or have experience with Kati Ani Ionexchangers? With no waste water and at ~12GpH they look promising. I just need something I can put up in the bathtub over night,and put away for regular...

Thanks for reply and input Q: - I've heard a lot about the Aqua C, seems to be a good HOT Skimmer, no? yes - The Tampa Bay Satwater Live Rock, Live Sand and cleaner crew package looks pretty good to me, however quite pricey with the shipping... there r cheaper n better rocks if u wait...

Hi there, I am planning to finally convert my 40 G Tanganyika to Saltwater. (will take some time, I'm sure) Anyway I've a couple of questions and would like to get some input. I'm planning to get a Aqua C Skimmer and "the LR Package" from Tampa Bay Saltwater, I'll still have the Fluval 405...