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these are so small they would not show up via digital macro. they are small white bugs about 1/4 to 1/2 the size of a pin head that crawl on the glass. this 12 gal nano reef is new and started cycling 14 days ago.

thanks for the good info. thats what i was hoping. i plan on waiting about another month b4 i add a couple of the clean up crew. 2 or 3 snails and a hermit or shrimp is what i had in mine. wait another month and a couple of mushrooms etc... after a year i think i'll stuff a 200 lb grouper in...

Purchased 13 lbs of tonga and fiji LR. added 11 lbs of aragonite. (LS) in a 12 gallon jbj nano dx. this setup has been running for 10 days now. i have tested nitrite, nitrate and ammonia everyother day, all readings have been steady at "0" since day 1. ph is 7.8 to 7.9 no coral or fish. there...

I to upgraded the powerhead in my jbj. to remove the top tilt all the way back as far as it will go, the hinges are kinda of a cam action. they need to be lined up for the hinge to slide out. look closely and u will see the solution.

purchased 13 pounds of tonga live rock from local fish store today for a nano. there is some old brown algae still on it and looks quite a mess. its in the tank now, should i remove it and rinse or brush off the dead algae? or how should i prepare it if anything.

With my 12 gal jbj nano cube i know i need to use some buffering agent to the top off water. the product my local "well equipped" store said to use is "seachem" 'reef builder" for a buffer. the problem i have is quanity to use. directions say "a half level teespoon per 40 gallons twice a week...

With my 12 gal jbj nano cube i know i need to use some buffering agent to the top off water. the product my local "well equipped" store said to use is "seachem" 'reef builder" for a buffer. the problem i have is quanity to use. directions say "a half level teespoon per 40 gallons twice a week...

excellent! thanks.

after 30 years of freshwater tanks, i decided to dive into a reef system. i purchased a "jbj" 12g nano cube dx for my starter. will be typical 10 pds live rock for this size tank small corals and such and a couple of clown's. i have added a extra powerhead to the rear sump area (keeping about...