I do weekly 10% water changes religiously. As soon as I am done with the change, I make the next batch and let it sit heated and mixing for the next weekly change. This way I always have enough salt water on hand to do a 20% change incase of an emergency.
Are you talking about cutting out the center brace? That is not a good idea. It is there for a reason. If the lights are setup right there will not be shadowing.
A little while ago I ordered a Lumentek Pro 240 from Reef Radiance for my 65g to replace my 2x150w MH & 2x39w T5 setup. I spoke with the owner Rick and had a detailed conversation about my tank and my goals. This is the light he recommended. One of the reasons I went with this light by them...
I have Nikon D5000, a tripod, and the 18-55 kit lens. I can't really spring for a new macro lens right now. Anyone one to give me some tips for getting the most out of what I have now?
I have tried shooting in all types of mods but my results were less than stunning.
Will using my tripod...
I am experiencing a slight diatom bloom right now...just dark spots in the sand. I wonder if I should let it pass or add something to the CUC to stir the sand.
Right now the current inhabitants are a Midas Blenny, One Spot Blenny, and a Six line wrasse. I am trying to think of what to add next. My LFS is getting in a pair of jumbo Black/White clowns I am considering. Any recommendations?
After about a year of neglect (no lights/just Koralias to keep it from going stagnant I finally re-did some things and got her running again. First I rebuilt my sump without a fuge. I think think I was getting minimal benifits from it and it made my return are so small I was having to add...