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Well here is a picture. I really need to just redo the sump/refuge. I do plan on getting a 20 gallon tall (size limitations under stand) and doing it better. But for now it's doing well enough, my upgraded pump will solve my air bubble in the U tube problem. I just want to make sure my...

Well all seems to be going well now. You may want to try one turbo...just to get the hair algae in check. Besides, since it's so big you should be able to catch it when you don't need him anymore.

Yep, well, sanity took over and I took him back. The LFS was very cool about it and gave me a full refund. So I stuck to the fish I have already researched and designed the tank to have. So don't start on me :D Here he is... I have TONS of pods, a refuge, and prepared to supplement tank...

But think of the photo op! :lol3:

Or just don't limit due to tank size every once in a while. This is a nano tank site, but throw us a bone every so often. :) I do like the clean up crew idea.

Very nice tank indeed. Looks much bigger than it is.

Generally they should get enough from the water column. If you "feed the tank" you should be fine. Turn off any skimmers and almost if not all power-heads and feed the tank. Wait 5 or 10 minutes and then turn everything back on. They should make sure it eats. Just don't over do it as...

The general thought about the ceramic rings is that since there is so much surface area they work too well and then create nitrate very rapidly due to the high concentration of bacteria that convert nitrite to nitrate. for nano tanks it's normally not a good idea because of the rapid change in...

I trusted my LFS guy.... I am not too savvy on fish compatibility and asked if this Flame Hawk would pose a problem in my tank. Of course he said no, but I did some research and apparently I have a buffet for a Hawkfish. The tank is 55g but the current and future inhabitants will be/are: 2...

2nd that :) My nano is in pieces and my 55g is starting back up.

Slow and steady beats quick fix in marine hands down.

I would prefer to no have the sponge personally, but my sump building skills seem to be lacking. I added in a baffle but I am not happy with it, so I may just end up get a AGA 20 gallon tall (instead of the AGA 10g) so I have a more suitably sized return section. Pictures to come.

Yes an air tube normally is attached to the pump to inject air to make the bubble for the protein skimmer. Can you take a picture?

One last thing as far as testing your water with your lab equipment. PH will swing based on the O2 and CO2 concentration so I would recommend testing PH and ALK right at the tank and keep testing at the same time relative to lighting (i.e. middle of the light cycle). Not sure on the fish but I...

Dunno sorry.

I use Seachem and love them. But I don't have a lot of experience with other kits so I'm biased. :D

Well, It seems that my cycle has completed. But I will have to wait until I'm completely happy with my return pump situation. Anything look too out of whack for anyone on this sight. Keep in mind this is FOWLR. The tests were done one hour after lights turned off and moon lights turned on...

I'm not sure what it is. Have you checked your water parameters lately? I don't have any idea really. I would check water flow, type of light it had and now has, and if anything is messing with it (other corals, fish, or inverts?).

actually great sign on the crab!!

LOL I am so sorry Ann! I have a new skimmer and it's taking about 2-3 days before anything noticeable is coming out. The most difficult thing I am dealing with is water level in the skimmer.