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[-drew-]

Forum advice is just that, advice. Not everything your told is going to work for you. Your tank is it's own individual system and it needs it's own individual care.

 

[olliefb]

always acclimatize your livestock before adding it to your display tank and dont forget to dip your corals to rid it of any unwanted stuffs that might contaminate your system..

 

[Onedeadbob]

Crushed coral is NOT a good substrate for a reef tank.
Substrate = the sand bed.
A good sized sand should be .5 - 2mm.

 

[Maximus]

Always use a controller with your heater!

 

[PatientZero]

hermit crabs are omnivores and will find one way or another....

 

[bill.cruik]

If you see a fish at your LFS that you HAVE TO HAVE ask to put it on hold and think about it for a few days. Make sure you meet all the requirements and that your fish will be happy with your current residents.

 

[hippo tang]

Ask questions and research before you buy. Do your homework. Learn from other peoples mistakes you don't have to make them yourself, It will save you lots of money.

 

[rvlockhart]

Make sure you turn off power to everything inside the tank before sticking your hands in it.

 

[Reefworld]

Dont overfeed, it can slowly cause you problems before you know it! like hair algae!

 

[boozerell]

Do regular water changes. Your routine maintenance will help keep things in check.

 

[revhtree]

Ok we will draw this weekend so we still have time for entries!

 

[RicksReef]

Over the years I have learned that successful reef keeping depends on the following:
- stable water chemistry that mimics natural seawater
- water movement (I use VorTech / Eco Tech Marine)
- good light (I use LED system)
- committment to sound husbandry practices
- a good reference library

 

[Jpurpz831]

i have come to learn that you should always dip your new corals in a dip solution before adding to display tank .it is really difficult to get rid of unwanted pest so a quarantine tank would be a good idea to keep n eye on your new corals to make sure no pests get introduced into the main aquarium

 

[Kathleen]

Majano Anemones spread just as fast or faster than aiptasia. They aren't cute, get rid of them before they spread and sting your corals. (Aiptasia X works great!)

 

[las]

Learn how to do a perfect water change. And do it regularly. It is the best thing you can do for your reef.

 

[JetTech]

Lifting a 50 gal glass cube up a flight of stairs by yourself will make you appreciate friends much more

 

[D.O.Double]

Test your water daily for the first 3 weeks to see when your tank has finished cycling so you can add livestock to your tank.

 

[Blackhawk Fan]

Before filling a new tank make sure it is level on all four sides. An unlevel tank can cause stress on seams and cause the tank to crack or blowout.

 

[Lowsingle]

To help stabilize your tank lay a sheet of styrofoam underneath the tank to reduce stress on the seams of the tank.

cheers,
Darren

 

[MitchReef]

Never use styrofoam under a framed glass tank. They are designed to be supported by the frame and not have pressure on the actual bottom.