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  1. howejeremy

    New Tank Setup HELP

    Yes, I have told him many times about this site. It's wonderful how quick you get feedback! I didn't feel like it was too much waterflow either as I have about 1,700 gph on my 15 gallon tank. HAHA Yes I do agree that that "manager" doesn't know what she's talking about. We only do freshwater...
  2. howejeremy

    New Tank Setup HELP

    So, Ive got a friend interested in starting up a new 29 gallon tank. I don't feel quite qualified to help him with the advice on what he should do. The tank is a standard 29 gallon with a rena xp3 filter (350gph) and two koralia 425gph powerheads. I did help with lighting and know that is...
  3. howejeremy

    Problem Algae, Help!!

    Okay, I'm looking at about 625 gph with just the two powerheads in the 15 gallon. I do have one powerhead on each side of the tank blowing above the liverock sort of all pointing towards the middle and bouncing off of each other going in a chaotic pattern. The in-tank-filter also adds to that...
  4. howejeremy

    Problem Algae, Help!!

    Yes I do see the difference now. I would agree with you, akunochi, that Safeways standard for TDS is probably very very low. For now, I will find someone locally who can sell RODI water because I cannot afford an entire filter right now after setting up the tank so recently. My light cycle is...
  5. howejeremy

    Problem Algae, Help!!

    Thanks for all the input. I guess I'm not too sure on what the difference between RO/DI water and distilled really is? Could someone clear this up? I shouldn't have written "a few" fish because that is misleading. I have one false perc clownfish who is right at around 1 in. and one yellow...
  6. howejeremy

    Problem Algae, Help!!

    Yes, it hasn't been fun. I have avoided overfeeding, if anything I am underfeeding. From what I know, I am feeding a pretty high quality food (coral frenzy) only every 2-3 days a week. Especially with it being a new tank, I know the importance of not overfeeding. As for your questions: I have...
  7. howejeremy

    Problem Algae, Help!!

    I have a recently set up nano saltwater tank that has a few different corals, and a few fish. It is a 15 gallon tank, that has been setup for about 3 months. For the most part, my liverock is doing great, the coraline algae is starting to sprout up in a few spots, but there are a few problem...
  8. howejeremy

    Where to buy fish?

    I'm looking at getting back into the saltwater industry and setting up a nano tank (15 gallons), but don't want to travel too far for fish or corals. Does anyone have some good suggestions for stores near the Lake Stevens/Everett location that carry a good healthy selection of saltwater...
  9. howejeremy

    Nano Filtration

    Thanks everyone for all the feedback!! This will be very helpful. I wasn't looking to spend a whole lot on a skimmer so the 50-100 price range is pretty good. This was very very helpful! -Jeremy
  10. howejeremy

    Nano Filtration

    Thanks for all the feedback!! I already have the canister filter from a previous tank is the reason I ask about putting it on. It sounds like I'd be better of getting rid of that and buying a good HOB protein skimmer. Any suggestions for a 15 gallon tank that isn't hideous? -Thanks a ton.
  11. howejeremy

    Nano Filtration

    So, I'm setting up a 15 gallon nano tank to house a few smaller fish and some soft corals, not entirely sure yet. As for filtration I have around 15lbs of live rock and two koralia nano powerheads. One at 425-gph and the other at 240-gph. Would a Rena xp3 canister filter with the spray-bar...
  12. howejeremy

    15 gallon tank setup. Ideas?

    That wasn't the exact skimmer I had been looking at. It was this one here: Odyssea Protein Skimmer I will take a look at the site you gave me and even browse through the forums on here. Thanks so much!
  13. howejeremy

    15 gallon tank setup. Ideas?

    Yes, I thought about just using the HOB filter for a refugium and just doing some carbon in it and use it for water flow. I suppose I could always add that on down the road too. I went out and bought the powerheads and the lights today. I have a koralia 240gph and a 425gph. One or both might be...
  14. howejeremy

    15 gallon tank setup. Ideas?

    Krish, Thank you so much for your help. However, I now have more questions after reading your post. 1. Would you suggest doing a HOB filter at all? I was thinking the marineland without the biowheel, just for waterflow and carbon? 2. Is there a protein skimmer that you recommend for a tank that...
  15. howejeremy

    15 gallon tank setup. Ideas?

    I'm semi-new to this saltwater hobby. I've had a 75 gallon tank setup for quite some time now and am looking at setting up a nano tank. I want the tank to be low maintenance, and pretty cheap. I've got a standard 15 gallon tank, and I already have live sand & rock. For lighting, I'm looking at a...
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