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Here's my process: Fill bucket up with tap while adjusting the temp to around 80°F Add 1/4 cap of Prime (water treatment) Add ~1-1/2 cups of salt Place powerhead and mix until water is clear and no salt on bottom Check with refractometer Remove water from tank Add new water Total...

Everything looks good. Don't forget a refractometer. I wouldn't skimp on the salinity test device. You will be glad to get a refractometer. It's much more accurate and less prone to user error. I can't comment on the tank since I have never purchased an all-in-one tank but the T5 lighting...

I doubt the clown is munching on them. They aren't really a coral muncher. Do you have any flat worms?

Yeah I'm not sure why he attacks the peppermint. He doesn't bother the 2 other shrimp that i have but I think it may be the order in which I added them. I added everything except the peppermint before I put in the 6 line so maybe he is getting territorial now that he isn't the newbie of the...

can you give a recipe for the home made version? I have it springing up all over my tank and my peppermint shrimp has taken refuge in my rockwork from my sixline wrasse and won't come out ;(

Welcome to Nanotank 1. A device to measure the salinity in the tank. There are many such devices ranging from a float hydrometer to a refractometer. I highly recommend the refractometer. They are very accurate and are less prone to user error. Most have temperature compensation so no...

I know this will depend on the fish's temperament but has anyone had any issues adding a peppermint shrimp with a sixline wrasse? I introduced the sixline after I had the following; 2 clowns, cleaner shrimp and a glass anemone shrimp. He faired well with them and only harassed the clowns...

Just so you know my target temp is 81-82°F. Although during the summer it stays between 80-84ish°F. Large temperature swings can be stressful but I wouldn't worry too much if they are self-propagating. If you want to bring your temp down you can install a fan in the hood. I have put...

You can keep a clown in an 8 gallon setup. I'm not sure with the anemone though. I would wait atleast 6 months after setting it up to add an anemone if you do add one. This will let your tank's parameters to settle out and be pretty easy to take care of by then. I have a typical clean up...

it appears that the baffles stop near the top of the pump and u-tube. From the photos, it looks like the water should flow up and over the baffle, through the filter. Dunno if that is right but that's the best I can suggest.

I finally came across a photo of this guy. It appears to be a Glass Anemone Shrimp. It's pretty hard to see in the photo but the claws match along with the color patterns. http://www.marinedepotlive.com/glass-an ... hrimp.html

http://www.championlighting.com/product ... bestseller that's one place you can get it. I've never used one so I can't say how useful they are or any feedback.

not all LFS's will carry RO/DI units. i don't think mine does

RO/DI Unit

you should be fine with any snail or crab.

I posted this in another thread but should help a bit here too Live rock - $3.50-6.00 per pound a 10g tank will need about 10lbs Sand - $30/50lb bag this will depend on how deep of a sand bed you want RO/DI unit - $100 most people need these RO/DI Holding tanks - $25 Heater - $10-$15 Filter...

most LED's only use like 20-30mA. It's been awhile since I have had to calculate the longevity of a battery so I would need my books again...lol

might also be the start of aptasia...dunno but some small ones in my tank kind of look like the bottom photo. Approximately how big is the object in the bottom photo.

nice photos

good job. the reason that it is suggested that a large tank is required is to make the tank self-sufficient. A large amount of live rock is needed to harbor the pods to reproduce and keep up with the mandarine's dietary requirements. If you can get one to feed as you have then you have done a...