Recent content by rbeberwein

Thank you all for your posts. Since my last post on 8/31, I am happy to report that all the fish are doing well. (knock on wood). I currently have eight fish in the 120g. and they are all actively swimming and eating. I am starting to see a pattern with the Kole's "dancing" and fast paced...

Thank you for your responses. To answer some of the questions I have read in the responses: My perimeters are a: pH is 8.2 ppm; ammonia is 0; nitrites: 0 and nitrates are 80 ppm. The tank is about a month old but purchased used and set up for two years. I purchased several fish in two groups...

I recently purchased a Kole Tang and up until yesterday, it seemed fine. Now it is doing all kinds of wild high speed moves around the tank and has cut itself on the live rock. It is moving very fast and darting back and forth in the tank. I have a 120 gal tank and this tang is one of 7 fish in...

Inno, Thanks. That is very interesting, I would not have thought to use the trickle filter as a refugium, once the bioballs are removed. I was just going to use it as an empty sump. Rebecca

Thanks Bangbang, I will seek out a group in the area to work with and continue to educate myself on this great hobby. I appreciate your feedback. :)

Bangbang, You are the third person...in a relatively short period of time, that has told me I should remove the bioballs. As I am a new aquarist, I appreciate yours and others expertise and suggestions. You also stated that I should remove the fluval canister filter as well. What about my...

I am planning on setting up a refugium tank for my main tank, which is 120 gal. I would appreciate any feedback on how large a refug tank I should consider and what most people put in their refug tank besides live sand and live rock, which I will include. I am setting this up to reduce the...

I purchased a used 120 gal tank with 130 lbs of live Fiji rock and live sand. It is using a wet/dry trickle filter with biomedia. I also have a fluval filter running in the tank, along with the protein skimmer. I am planning on having a fish/invert. system. I have been told by some that I...

I have a couple of Hippos and a Purple Tang in my quarrintine/acclimation tank. I purchased them yesterday and they are acclimating. I was told to add Copper to the tank and take out the carbon in my AquaClear power filter. Why do I have to remove the carbon and what happens if I don't...