Emmanuel

I would like to know what kind of additives/supplement is essential(at least) for maintaining a healthy reef tank. Current inventory: Seachem Reef Builder (raises carbonate alkalinity) Seachem Magnesium GroTech Calcium Pro Caribsea Purple Up May I know what are you guys dosing ? Please list down brand also =) Thanks.

hmmm .. Evaporation rate about 1 cm per day .. So what u mean is that there is no problem with this kind of evaporation ? There is skimmate coming out.. But I read that fluctuating water level is no good.. But nv understand why water level can cause a issue with skimmer

I'm using orca int-80 .. Water level is not consistent due to evaporation an topping up of water..

But my concern for apitasia on live rocks is that I'm worried that it might spread to my display tank even if I placed it in sump .. Is it of a concern ? I do not mind it multiplying in my sump as long as those few pieces helps in filtration .. Cos my tank is filled with dead rocks.. Or will u guys still suggest that I throw them away ?

wow... thanks for all the fast replies. =) ok.. i will not dose vodka just as yet as mine is not a mature set up. my skimmer is a reef octopus.. in sump... but what is the logic for varying water level that will affect the efficiency of skimmers ? anyone care to explain ?

My tank is currently cycling and need a few pieces of advice. Qn 1) As i was reading through the dosing of vodka, vodka will help in cultivating bacteria. Now i'm at the stage of cycling my tank and I'm having the thought of dosing vodka hoping to cultivate more bacteria. Does it helps ? or am i at the wrong track ? Qn 2) My skimmer is placed at the last compartment of my sump, any evaporation of water will cause a decrease in water level in the last compartment. Can anyone tell me why does a water level that is not constant has an adverse effect on the skimmer ? I've no way to place my skimmer else where as i can't fit it in. Qn 3) I've got a couple of live rocks in my pico tank but is infested with apitasia. Would it be safe if i add them into my sump tank to help in filtration of my new tank ? oh yah.. btw.. my tank is filled with dead rocks now ..

yeap ... Seriously agree with u ... I jus realize that mystery wrasse cost a fortune !!! Guess I'll leave that out for the time being as well ..

oh ok.. i will add the dottyback and six line last. I've a second compartment in my sump which i'm intending to put in chaetos .. i'm wondering if i can hold both the fishes in that compartment first without doing them any harm ? hey ketchup.. i was actually using ur reef log as a guide(very informative) .. but i see that u added a prawn during cycling process. but may i know what is the benefits of having a rotting prawn in the tank ? I think i saw ur skimmer at the last compartment with the return pump.. does it produce microbubbles back into the display tank caused by the skimmer ? my sump is going to be a relatively small one and hence my skimmer and return will be at the same compartment. i foresee some trouble with the design. many thanks =)

I have a 1ft cube tank which will be tearing down soon as I'm going to start up a new tank. So current livestock will go into this new tank as well. (2ft cube) Current livestock: 2 x clown fish 2 x Bangaii cardinal 1 x six line wrasse 1 x royal dottyback Desired additional stock list: 1 x midas blenny 1 x fire goby 1 x purple goby 1 pair carpenter flasher wrasse 1 x mystery wrasse 1 pair McCosker's flasher wrasse 1 x royal gramma basslet Tank is going to be LPS and softies tank. will i have any problem if i add the curent stocks in first before adding new livestocks ? need advise in stocking order. Thanks =)

oh ok... i've only access to NSW. so probably that is the only source of "life" for my dead rocks... many thanks.

I need to dig out this old thread as i've got dead rocks going to be placed in my tank .. Dying to find out how to make it live again ... Where can I get cultured bacteria ? Is it those bacteria we use to dose for cycling ? Any advice on making it live ?

Does anyone has experience with dead rocks ? How long will I need to make it live again assuming if I introduce a few pieces that is live ... Need advice ..

I'm looking for the above.. please let me know if anyone has one for sale =) thanks.

Tank set sold to a very nice gentleman =) Thanks for interest. Closed.

I just got this set of 2nd hand cabinet tank(used for a year). I had not set up as family is strongly against in me setting up, thus, I have to give this up. Tank dimension 3 x 2 x 2.5 ft (10mm glass, 12mm for the base). with black cabinet. NEW piping works just done, Cabinet looks as good as new. Tank set is very clean. Comes with Eheim return pump 1262. Solite T5 4 x 39W. Hope to clear off soon. Looking at $300 for everything . Please provide own transport. 97336366

erm can any1 tell me how come my chiller keeps kicking in? is it because of the hot weather nowadays or there is some problem with my chiller or the settings? And i was told by LFS that the flowrate for the pump shld be lesser, so shld be lesser or more than the recommended flowrate? help pls...thanks thanks

Looking for the above as me and my friend are starting a new tank.. Need help to get rocks from fellow reefers =) Many thanks Cheers, Emmanuel 97336366

Hi , I'm new to reef keeping and so I'm looking for a tank measuring 3x2x2 to embark on this new hobby. With sump and preferably a cabinet .. Anyone has one for sale ? Thanks

i am looking for a overflow box and sump for my 2ft nano tank...if u have...can contact me at 96269810..thanks

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anyone tried the phytoplankton from iwarna ? any reviews ?

kk...thanks thanks

hi...can any give me advice with regards to hammerhead corals. I don't knw what is happening to my hammerhead, the tentacles is not extending at all.

Hi .. I'm looking for the above .. PL 24w or t5s thanks

what about T5 lightings ? if i'm not wrong, it is 6W or 8w x 2.. seems abit to be on the low side.