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  1. Anemones and lighting

    I was afraid of that. I have no way to improve the lighting I don't think. I want to keep the clean look of the Normal output top that comes with the Seaclear. Has anyone retrofitted a SeaClear top with Power Compacts or other lighting? Help.
  2. Anemones and lighting

    I would like to get long Tent Anemone for my 46GAl Bow Front. I Have 2 20 Watt 50/50 Normal Output Lights. The Tank is only 20Inches deep. Do I have enough light? Thanks.
  3. Tank Aeration and New Tank update

    The Crab is ripping all the loose junk off the live rock. What a mess. Fun to watch but he has junk all over the place.
  4. Tank Aeration and New Tank update

    Am I correct in assuming that a Skimmer (I use a Prizim) will provide additional Aeration the Tank? New 46 Gal Tank now 5 weeks old. Small Golden-Brown alge bloom but that is normal from what I have read. The snails are starting to get rid of it. I need a few more to get ahead. Am I...
  5. Week 1 Status

    My 46 Gal. Seaclear II is running with 40Lbls of Live Sand and 40Lbs of LR. Did my first tests and Here is what i think I have so far: PH is about 8.0 The Sand is a natural buffer. Am I correct in that It will help keep my PH correct? Alk is about 5.0 Nitrites are 25 or more - This is...
  6. Tank Cycling

    New Live Rock and Sand have been added to new 46GAL Tank. All is well. Do I need to add a few Inverts to begin the Tank Cycle? If not how long after the cycle is complete should I begin to add a few Inverts? Any good ideas on Shrimp or Crabs or Stars or Snails...I should start with? I will...
  7. Mixing Sea Salt

    Thanks. I have the hydrometer. Thanks for the Half Cup per Gallon info.
  8. Mixing Sea Salt

    Another dumb question on water. I purchased Instant Ocean 50Gal salt mix. I figured it would tell me how many Cups of Salt are needed per Gallon. It doesn’t. Am I missing something? I wanted to prepare 31Gallons of water to be ready for my live Rock and Live sand arriving Friday. Thanks.
  9. Basic Water Changing Question

    I am VERY new to this and have what seems to me like a stupid question but with the sensitivity of the marine animals I thought I would ask. When replacing water due to evaporation I have read on this board that using Distilled water is fine(no salt mix needed). Dumb question number 1. Do you...

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