First Water Change

Hi, I have setup a 200g FOWLR and is completing the cycling process. Everywhere I read, the suggestion is to change more than 50% water after completion on Nitrogen cycle. However, I do not find any particular reason anywhere. I have all the parameters at zero, i.e Ammonia, Nitrite and Nitrate. Is there any...

Add peppermint shrimp in the middle of cycling to kill Aptasia?

Ammonia 0.0 Nitrites 10 Nitrates 2 Spotted several Aptasia buds (most very tiny, one about the size of a dime). Is it ok to introduce peppermint shrimp at this point in the cycling to take care of the problem? Are the shrimp hardy enough to survive the remaining cycling? How many should I add for 115 gal...

protein skimmer question

My built-in proteins skimmer suddenly stop producing waste, this all started when i slowly drop the temp from 86 to 80, now my skimmer just doesn’t produce any waste.. do i need to purchase a new skimmer.. ?? help please View post:  protein skimmer...

Intro. and question on 75 gal. Stocking Options

Hi all! My name is Cristin and I’m new to this forum, though not new to saltwater aquariums. I’ve had a 12 gallon FOWLR nanocube for a couple years now. When it comes to larger SW Aquariums, though, I am a bit out of my league. I currently have a pair of OC Clownfish and a pair of neon...