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  1. legacy2mj

    Frag flat help

    I have a 7 year old display. SPS dominant and have recently put together a small frag tank next to it. It’s a shallow flat (2’ x 2’ x 12”) The tank has its own return pump in the main displays sump. This goes to a UV, the. Splits out of the UV, half to the frag flat and half to the main display...
  2. C

    EMERGENCY Cycling Tank

    Hi, I’m cycling my fish tank and I used Dr Tims one and only on Monday, i unfortunately fell ill and did not have access to my tank until today so there was no ammonium chloride being added to it. How do I go about cycling it now? Can I still start the cycle by adding the ammonium chloride...
  3. S

    Please Help Identify These Corals.

    I am pretty new to saltwater and recently bought a bunch of frags for some pretty good prices. I would appreciate the help identifying them.
  4. N

    Light Ideas for my 70

    I’m looking to grow softies and one anemone maybe a shroom or 2. Trying to keep it simple and clean
  5. Neely24

    New to saltwater tanks, what's this?!?!

    Hi! My husband and I are new to saltwater tanks, and I know absolutely nothing! I've been trying to look this up, but not even sure what to look up. Does anyone know what this is, should we be worried, should we take it out? It looks more brown in person, not so much green.
  6. cyguyry

    Hello Researching and Learning!

    Hi all! I’m from Iowa, have been obsessed with aquariums and small worlds alike since I was younger. Currently have a 37G freshwater, and a 10G freshwater. Every time I go to the LFS or an aquarium, I find myself glued to the saltwater tanks. I love the unique and colorful fish and corals. I...
  7. N

    Wisconsin LED Drygoods Radion G5 XR15 Pro's (x9) - Brand New Never Used

    Hi All! So these lights are Brand New. I had them over a dry tank but we moved before the tank was filled (Lights were NEVER over water, just an empty tank for a bit). I had plans to setup a tank after we got settled into our new place and that just never happened. I have 9 lights total...
  8. derek12261984

    New tank/new clownfish Brooklynella

    Hi all, this is my first post here after setting up my first saltwater tank. Just put these two into my tank on Sunday. They are the first fish in the tank after a month of cycling. I did notice the larger of the two has these white looking dots. I’m not sure if that is just coloration or...
  9. L

    Coral ID

    Hi, I just set up this reef tank it’s been running for about 1 month now. I’m having trouble identifying this coral if anyone could help me out I’d greatly appreciate it. Thanks
  10. Dragen Fiend

    Build Thread Pico Tank 2G

    Just started my very first Pico tank. Decided 2 gallon was the perfect size as I wanted to put it on this shelf in the living room. Undecided on stocking. My current idea is to try a rock flower anemone with 3 sexy shrimp. Just letting it cycle now. Will see how things go as I may modify the...
  11. L

    Powerheads Drygoods Brand New Ecotech MP40

    2 brand new pumps available Manufacture date Sep 2023 Sealed boxes. Purchased 5 for my build but ended up using only 3 . Shipping in USA and CANADA available with tracking number and insurance. Each unit $400 USD shipped.
  12. RSNJReef

    New Jersey New York Lighting Drygoods SOLD BNIB - Maxspect Jump MJL-165 Blue Led Light

    Hi All, I have for sale a brand new, never used Maxspect Jump MJL-165 Blue light. I had planned on putting this over one of my cube tanks, but decided to go in another direction. I opened the box only to take the pictures below.Selling it for $210 shipped. Thanks, Rishi
  13. Coldramen777

    Hello I'm new to the hobby

    I just set up my 1st tank 3 days ago.
  14. C

    EMERGENCY Green Star Polyp Won’t Open

    Hi I just got my green star polyp for my 5 gallon reef tank. I had a turbo Frits and stability mix to the tank two weeks ago to make sure everything is all right and cycled it for these two weeks. My salinity is 1.026. The other test look great. I’m a little worried because I’ve never had corals...
  15. T

    Newbie Phosphate/Feeding Question

    Hey All, I've got an 8 gallon AIO tank that has been running since August (started light stocking in October). Up until very recently, I've tested nitrates and phosphates at 0. Dry rock was used, plus I'd initially put some macroalgae in there so no big surprise there. I've been dosing...
  16. H

    Hello New and planning reef setup for first time and want to it right.

    I am retired from computers and always wanted a salt water fish take. I live on lake and very good water and have 7 stage Reverse Osmosis system and only thing I purchased is a 40 Gallon Breeder tank. I planned to learn as much as I can do that my tank will be sucessful. I wondering if there...
  17. j.speaks

    Duncan coral closed up!!

    Hello everyone My Duncan has been closed up for about two weeks now, and I’m starting to get worried. One of the two polyps is so far into the skeleton that I don’t know if it is even still there! I started this tank around 5 months ago and got the have had the coral for 3. No problems until...
  18. C

    EMERGENCY HELP , newbie to reefs

    Hi, I’m very new to reefs I got a 5 gallon nano tank for my room with a nice light. * I am sorry to say what I’m about to say*. Setting up the tank I used filtered water from my sink and mixed it with instant ocean and added it to the tank. I saw it said that on the back of the instant ocean...
  19. womenreef2

    Reef saver aquarium dry live rock

    I have brute garbage can full of NEW reef saver aquarium rock. No shipping available. The rock is new never used. Start your aquarium up with no pests like live rock. Normally 3.45 per lb I’m selling this rock for $2.25 a pound. Pick up only.
  20. D

    Cycle in QT?

    Hey all, I'm about to build my first saltwater tank after having taken a 10+ year break from my last freshwater. I will start working on a build thread soon. In the meantime, my tank is ~1-2 weeks away, though I have everything else ready to go, including my quarantine tank. Can I build my...
  21. faketaxi

    Hey All, I'm Blake!

    This is my first reef tank (75 gallon + 30 gallon sump) that I purchased in July '23, I'm from the Chicagoland area in Illinois. I have kept freshwater before and also have a large koi pond! So far I love saltwater and my tank is stocked with: 2 clowns Blue Hippo Yellow Wrasse Mandarin Goby Ruby...
  22. L

    Is my tank ready for livestock?

    My 150g has been cycling for about 6 weeks and algae growth has been showing for about a week and a half, am I ready to start adding fish and coral? If not how long should I wait more? Parameters below: Salinity:1.025 Ph:8.0 Ammonia:0ppm Nitrate:0ppm Nitrite:0ppm Calcium:400ppm Phosphate:0ppm...
  23. ziggery

    Red Sea Reefer 250 G2

    Selling brand new in box Red Sea 250 generation 2. Everything is in packaging including the cabinet. Includes the Red Sea 3-1 ATO system Will include a Red Sea DIY top cover, and can throw in 2 red sea LED 50s for additional cost. Let me know if you have any questions Pick up in Irvine CA
  24. Mochlate

    New Hobbyist: ich diagnosis confirmation

    This little guy has had some lighter patches of funk on his skin for a few days which you can still see, but today I am noticing this much more pronounced white spot. I'm guessing this is Ich based on what I have seen online but I am fairly new so I'm not sure. Any diagnostic input from more...
  25. M

    NEW Ecotech Marine MP10 (Quiet Drive) Power Head/ Wavemaker $320

    In a reef aquarium, having the perfect amount of flow and water movement is crucial to the health of your animals and coral, as well as the overall success of the tank. With the addition of Ecotech Marine's Mobius app compatibility, Vortech QuietDrive pumps have never been more versatile or...
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