To help you get started with your new tank, here is a checklist of parts, components and supplies that are needed for a basic saltwater aquarium set up, as well as other equipment and items that are considered optional when getting started.

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Forums: Aquascaping? Was just wondering if anyone has any ideas about aquascaping live rock?. I have seen a lot of tanks that look like ...

Your tank has cycled (maybe for years) and you start seeing spiking ammonia in your tests. You check your nitrites and find that the reading is above zero. Puzzling, isn't it? You might have a case of New Tank Syndrome. It's easy to prevent, but a little tougher to cure.

Forums: How Soon/ How Much? I recently set up a 29 gallon tank. I currently have 30 lbs of live rock, live sand, a Behn's Damsel, a Four-striped Damsel and a cleaner shrimp. How soon should you make new additions...

This Free Email course makes setting up an aquarium easy. You won't have to waste time surfing the net for information. All the links you will need for information are supplied in the lessons. Some of the topics we cover: choosing a tank, system, and substrate; DIY aquariums; fish diseases and treatments, and tank maintenance. Dive right in, have fun, and start learning today. You'll have your new aquarium set up in no time at all!

Now that your new saltwater aquarium has reached the end of the nitrogen cycling process and completed its task of establishing the beginning of your tank's biological filter base, what do you do next? If you are not careful, you could find yourself back on square one.

More: What is New Tank Syndrome? This anomaly can occur whether you have a new tank or a well established one. Find out what causes New Tank Syndrome and how to avoid it.

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If you are considering adding a protein skimmer to your tank, you will find this article by Don Carner well worth reading. Not sure which style skimmer to buy? Don describes each one, with details about In-Tank Co-Current and Counter-Current Styles, Hang-On Styles, and Summaries on both In-Tank & Hang-On Skimmer Styles.

Forums: Which Protein Skimmer??? I know what type equipment to get, but when it comes to protein skimmers, there are sooooo many to choose from...

The Dragon Eel is one of the rarest and most sought after eels in the world. Due to this eel's aggressive and predatory nature it is often difficult to keep with other marine life, including other eels.

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Progressing from a FO or FOWLR to a reef tank isn't as complicated or difficult as it may seem. Doing the preparation before you introduce corals to your tank will greatly reduce the problems you may later incur as well as save you a lot of money and frustration.

Forums: Losing Button Polyps? I seem to be getting some bare spots on my rock that has button corals on it and would like to figure out why before...

Forums: New to Coral. I have had a fish only system for a number of years and have been (and still am) very happy with the amazing fish that you can keep together, but I have heard recently that there are some species of coral that might be fine with the fish I have. Can anybody...

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Everyone knows saltwater aquariums and all of their components require maintenance in order to run properly and avoid problems, but what exactly should you do and how often should you do it? Since every tank is different, you will have to determine what is best for your tank. Here is a simple plan to guide you through performing Routine Scheduled Maintenance.

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The very best food you can give your tank critters is exactly what they ate in the wild. The Food Groups of Marine Fishes Table shows you what they ate in the wild and what they need to thrive in your tank.

More: Marine Fish Food Comparison shows you what the commercially prepared marine fish foods on the market contain.

Forums: Frozen food? I want to start to feed frozen mysis shrimp to my 2 clowns. I cannot find them at ...
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