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How do these random crabs appear in your tank? From the live rock? How are crabs a risk...most people have them in their tank to help clean up right?

I could move the tank around...my main concern was the fumes or any possible problem since there is already water and live rock in the tank. The tank has a top...but I was still worried.

Any thoughts? I'm dumb and decided to paint it too late.... I've searched for all the threads on this topic...however none of them deal with painting once the tank has water!!! I didn't think about painting the tank when I first got it...and now the cords hanging off the end look horrible. I'm...

UPDATE: I went to the LFS and brought 10lbs of Live Rock... It's not enough, however the store is moving in 2 weeks and he's cleaning everything up and he didn't have a lot of rock. The rock is pretty nice; great shapes, holes and plenty of flat surfaces to stack. He said the rock was cured...

I have about 3-4 months before I even buy a fish that I would like...can we just move on from this topic...??? The eel is a thought and only that. I'm not ignoring what anyone on here says. A Dwarf Lion fish is a great idea and thats what I would be buying. They have a few Lionfish that grow...

:unsure: Nothing is being ignored...I read what you wrote. I went over to 3 different lfs...and asked what's the best eel to get for a 30 gallon tank. I was told a snowflake eel would be perfect if it's small. I have no problem buying a bigger tank in 3 years...so I honestly don't see what...

:rofl: Show me where it says anything about sand or cured/uncured live rock in this thread.... :book: I sit at work and read all through this forum...everyday. Newer threads/older threads.... So if I "POST" a question...that obviously means I didn't find what I wanted - or I did find it...

Okay...few questions... KEEP IN MIND>>> I HAVE NO FISH IN MY TANK! Do I want cured rock...or uncured rock? Also...should I take out the blue rocks I currently have in my tank (under my crushed coral)? Should I add sand on top of the crushed coral, since I'm buying a Snowflake Eel? If...

Why would you have to remove the crab from the tank...ask SKI suggested? And where'd it come from? Did it just grow out of the live rock?

I'm not sure... Is there a central website you folks visit to get info on fish? I've seen: MarineDepotLive.com PremiumAquatics.com Tonmo.com Aquaspot.com I'm looking for a REAL ODDBALL TANK! I wish I could go with an Octopus...but that's way ahead of my league. So I'm thinking: eel, lion...

Thanks for the insight. I still have awhile before I purchase any fish or atleast any fish I like. I've been calling around for Live Rock...(that's expensive rock). Most places sell FIJI LIVE ROCK for $7.99 a pound...I found a place about 25 minutes away that sells it for $3.99 a pound...

Great looking tank! Truly sexy in all the pictures you've posted. The color is intense and there's a vast array of coral. 1 question: Why is your back glass your dirty? Is that algee? Should it be like that? Thanks,

Thanks. This was a concern of mine. I take it the filter wouldn't be enough of a waterflow...so I need to add a powerhead to my tank. Thanks SKI... I know...that's my problem I want a tank with a few of my favorite fish and it seems asthough they don't live well with crabs, snails and each...

That's right folks... PLEASE NOTE - I AM ON A BUDGET AND MONEY IS NOT SOMETHING THAT CAN BE SPENT WITHOUT CRYING... After having my tank for 3 weeks and reading a TON on this website and a few others...I've decided to go with a Marine Tank. I'm going Live Rock with Fish (FOWLR). I was...

Thanks SeaTurtle! But what am I missing? Should I just go out and buy Live Rock? Do I need sand or is the crushed coral ok? Once I buy the Live Rock, do I need to add anything into the water or just let it wait...what should i look for...how much rock for a 30gallon tank...etc.... I'm truly...

OK...I'll be a bit more specific... I own a 30 gallon tank. The tank is brand new and has never had fish in it. I've layed down the Crushed Coral, installed the filter and heater. I've mixed the salt and the salinity is on point. The temp is ok and the water is finally clear and settled. I...

I've added my Crushed Coral, 30 gallons of saltwater, filter and heater. My numbers are great, however I would like to add fish. It's going great, however now I need to add ammonia. I've tried reading...and I have no idea which ammonia to add or how much to add. There's a Wal-Mart right near...

So how would I keep the amount of detritus low? Water changes only remove surface water and add new water...right?

I brought a Hydrometer...and measured the salinty and also used Purified water...and also added declorinator... The water is good to go...it was just the rock that had me concerned... Please give more info...thanks,

Hi All, I was going to go Fresh Water...so I started putting Blue Rock in my tank (nothing special...just the regular Wal-Mart Rock)... However, I decided to go Salt Water before putting any fish into the tank...I mixed the salt with the water and then added Crushed Coral ON TOP of the Blue...

Great info. I was going to go with a Niger Trigger Fish... and after reading I was heartbroken when I found out the Violiet Lion Fish would be too big for my 30 gallon tank. They wanted $44.00 for him at Petco...the smaller dwarf Lion Fish don't look as nice which sucks... I have a standard...

I'm going Coral Rock for the ground, fake silk plants and 1 Lion Fish, 1 Trigger, Algae Blenny, 1 Snail and probably 1 Snowflake Eel in my 30 gallon tank. Would they all kill each other or would they play nice? Also...do I need live rock or can I go with fake rock so the fish can hide anyway?

I'm starting a 30 gallon Salt Water Tank. My tank came with a Water Heater, normal 20-40 filter and a tank. I went to Petco and met some lady that has two 55gallon tanks at her house. She explained to me everything that I need except for the skimmer. I came back home and read up and saw I...

Thanks for all the info. I'm going to buy the ammonia and test kit RIGHT NOW...I can't believe I have to work so hard for so long before I can even add fish...GEEZ 1 question...you said do a 90% water change and add around three quarters of your final stocking - what does that mean...that after...

I've set everything up. I built my stand, set my rocks, filled the tank with water, installed the heater and filter...but now I must cycle... I added a declorinator to the water the first night and it's been just been sitting there with the filter running for 2 days. I'm lost on how to...

I haven't figured out what type...I guess whatever type they have at the local fish store. ***I haven't cycled my tank yet...*** However, I will definitly do that before adding any fish. I'm still reading the stickies and trying to get a good understanding on that. So I guess I would want...

Hi all, I just finished setting up my tank and it's actually running for the first time right now. I just added a declorinator and I'm letting the tank run for awhile. It's a 30 gallon tank, blue rocks and it's about 78 degrees. I've read a ton on Puffer fish and so on...however I still...

What are brackish water fish? Aren't Fresh Water and Tropical Water fish alike? I know there is a diff in water temperture...but I thought that was it? I've read that Puffers are pretty mean so I'm thinking of keeping my tank open and having a few fish...no more than 5-6... I was confused...

Hi all, I've looked around this forum long enough...its time to finally say hi. I actually received a Starter Tank for my birthday and I'm super happy about starting my own tank. It's a 29gallon tank and includes: Lights, top, filter, food, etc... I wanted to go with a Salt Water tank and...